Franklin in Heard County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Franklin Methodist Church
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Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2010
1. Franklin Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Franklin Methodist Church. →. This, the Franklin Methodist Church, erected in 1831, is one of the earliest permanent church buildings in this area. Constructed of 12x12 handhewn pine beams, the church has been extensively remodelled through the years except the steeple, which stands as first built. The slave balcony originally in this church, unlike most, was at the front behind the pulpit. Early members have told of Indians worshipping in this building in the days when the Indian population of this section was large. Among the leaders of the church 100 years ago were the Lane, Daniel, Hammond, McCutchen and Lipford families.
This, the Franklin Methodist Church, erected in 1831, is one of the earliest permanent church buildings in this area. Constructed of 12x12 handhewn pine beams, the church has been extensively remodelled through the years except the steeple, which stands as first built. The slave balcony originally in this church, unlike most, was at the front behind the pulpit. Early members have told of Indians worshipping in this building in the days when the Indian population of this section was large. Among the leaders of the church 100 years ago were the Lane, Daniel, Hammond, McCutchen and Lipford families.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Society. (Marker Number 059-2.)
Location. 33° 16.809′ N, 85° 5.744′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Georgia, in Heard County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Newnan Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin GA 30217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Franklin Baptist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in
More about this marker. Marker should be numbered 074-2 for Heard County (the 74th county). 059-2 would be in Franklin County, the 59th. Someone confused Franklin County in north Georgia with the City of Franklin in Heard County.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2010
2. Franklin Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2010
3. Franklin Methodist Church Marker
Looking west on Main Street toward downtown Franklin
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 674 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
