Bremen in Carroll County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sacred Harp Singing
Sacred Harp singing or Fasola singing uses four shapes to identify the notes to be sung and is performed without the assistance of musical instruments. Traditionally the singers solmize or "sing" the notes, using the syllable "fa," "sol," "la" and "mi" prior to singing the words. The singers gather at "singings" and "conventions" to perform the music. These gatherings are usually great social events and once were often the center of rural community activity, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Holly Springs church very early became the site of what was to become one of the most popular of the 20th Century Sacred Harp singings in the country as the tradition spread far beyond the South.
Erected 1980 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 022-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion . In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 33° 40.992′ N, 85° 9.045′ W. Marker is in Bremen, Georgia, in Carroll County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Interstate 20, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 27. Marker is on the property of the Holly Springs Church at the southeast corner of US 27 and Interstate 20. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bremen GA 30110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hungarian Colony (approx. 4˝ miles away); Carrollton (approx. 8.3 miles away); University of West Georgia (approx. 8.4 miles away); Six Industrial Giants (approx. 8.4 miles away); Charles Carroll of Carrollton (approx. 8˝ miles away); Haralson County (approx. 8˝ miles away); Dixie Street (approx. 8.6 miles away); First “REA” Substation in Carroll County (approx. 8.6 miles away).
Also see . . . Sacred Harp Singing. (Submitted on August 8, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,763 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on August 8, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.