Near Elberton in Elbert County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Falling Creek Baptist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
1. Falling Creek Baptist Church Marker
In 1788, Thomas Maxwell founded the Falling Creek Baptist Church. A Virginian, he was born September 8, 1742, and died December 12, 1837. Imprisoned a number of times for preaching the Baptist faith, he was able, once, to convert the jailer and his family. According to tradition, he rubbed away part of his prominent nose by preaching through the bars of the jails, and was defended by Patrick Henry when jailed in Culpeper County, Va.
In 1835 at Falling Creek Church, the Sarepta Baptist Association voted to join the State Baptist Convention, after 15 years consideration.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 052-11.)
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 month for this entry is September 1904.
Location. 34° 4.392′ N, 82° 52.116′ W. Marker is near Elberton, Georgia, in Elbert County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Post Road (Georgia Route 77) and Jack McVeigh Drive, on the right when traveling south on Old Post Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1020 Jack McVeigh Drive, Elberton GA 30635, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Christmas Tree House (approx. 2.4 miles
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Also see . . .
1. Rev. Thomas Maxwell (1742-1837). Find-a-grave entry. (Submitted on October 16, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Maxwell & Allied Families. Rev. Thomas Maxwell, son of Thomas Maxwell, Sr., and Keziah Blake and grandson of immigrant Joel Maxwell, was born on September 8, 1742, Middlesex County, Virginia. (Submitted on October 16, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Patrick Henry (1736–1799). Patrick Henry was an American attorney, planter and politician who became known as an orator during the movement
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 4, 2015
2. Falling Creek Baptist Church Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
3. Falling Creek Baptist Church Marker
Looking north on Old Post Road (GA 77) toward Elberton
Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
4. Falling Creek Baptist Church Marker
Looking south on Old Post Road (GA 77) toward Falling Creek
Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
5. Falling Creek Baptist Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 4, 2015
6. Falling Creek Baptist Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 4, 2015
7. Falling Creek Baptist Church Cornerstone
Destroyed by Storm
Dec. 1, 1942
Rebuilt June 1943
Photographed By George Bagby Matthews (1857-1943)
8. Patrick Henry
(1736–1799)
(1736–1799)
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 4, 2015
9. Falling Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 4, 2015
10. Falling Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 4, 2015
11. Falling Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 4, 2015
12. Falling Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,534 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 28, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on October 16, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 28, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on October 16, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
