Conyers in Rockdale County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Conyers Methodist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, September 5, 2010
1. Conyers Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Conyers Methodist Church was organized in 1852 by Rev. John L. Stewart, Rev. Joel Stansell, Rev. David T. White. The present building, fourth on the site, was dedicated in 1902 by Bishop Warren A. Candler and Rev. M. L. Troutman, pastor. This church has always fostered good citizenship. In 1857 after a political meeting on the grounds a newspaper reported, “Alexander H. Stephens delivered a great speech that day.” A Women’s Foreign Missionary Society was organized in 1878, one of ten required in each conference for charter. Two missionaries ~ Rev. D. L. Anderson to China in 1882 and Miss Layona Glenn to Brazil in 1894 ~ and one minister, Rev. A. Lee Hale, ordained in 1920, have been given by this church.
Conyers Methodist Church was organized in 1852 by Rev. John L. Stewart, Rev. Joel Stansell, Rev. David T. White. The present building, fourth on the site, was dedicated in 1902 by Bishop Warren A. Candler and Rev. M. L. Troutman, pastor. This church has always fostered good citizenship. In 1857 after a political meeting on the grounds a newspaper reported, “Alexander H. Stephens delivered a great speech that day.” A Women’s Foreign Missionary Society was organized in 1878, one of ten required in each conference for charter. Two missionaries ~ Rev. D. L. Anderson to China in 1882 and Miss Layona Glenn to Brazil in 1894 ~ and one minister, Rev. A. Lee Hale, ordained in 1920, have been given by this church.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 122-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 33° 40.173′ N, 84° 1.129′ W. Marker is in Conyers, Georgia, in Rockdale County. Marker is on North Main Street, 0 miles north of Glade street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 921 North Main Street, Conyers GA 30012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 751 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
