Merritt Island in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Georgianna United Methodist Church

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 31, 2013

1. Georgianna United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Georgianna United Methodist Church was built in the community of Georgiana on Merritt's Island in 1886. The ringing of the church bell still marks the beginning of worship as it has for many decades. Franklin C. Allen, Jr., a local homesteader, donated the land where the church stands. In the summer of 1886, led by Edwin Nelson, men of the Georgiana community started their building program. Lumber was brought in from St. Augustine by sailboat and unloaded along the Indian River shoreline then carried to the work site. By the end of September the roof was in place and Sunday school was held using chairs on loan from local households. Crafting of the pews was the next project. D.C. Munson crafted the pews by hand from rough lumber. The first service was held on Thanksgiving in 1886. With its dark wood, white pews, red carpet and bright stained glass windows, Georgianna United Methodist Church is one of the most unique worship centers on the east coast of Florida. Georgianna United Methodist Church has always been a vital part of its community and remains so today.

Erected 2005 by Brevard County Historical Commission

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and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-547.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.

Location. 28° 17.316′ N, 80° 40.525′ W. Marker is on Merritt Island, Florida, in Brevard County. It is at the intersection of South Tropical Trail (County Road 3) and Crooked Mile Road, on the right when traveling south on South Tropical Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3925 South Tropical Trail 32952, Merritt Island FL 32952, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s Space Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

Georgianna United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 31, 2013

2. Georgianna United Methodist Church and Marker

within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Georgiana Railway: 1892-1894 (within shouting distance of this marker); Provost Hall (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lawndale (approx. 3.8 miles away); The Thousand Islands (approx. 4 miles away); Valencia Historic District (approx. 4.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 4.3 miles away); First Buffalo Hunt (approx. 4.3 miles away); America’s Women Veterans (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Merritt Island.

Also see . . . Georgianna United Methodist Church. (Submitted on March 27, 2017.)

Georgianna United Methodist Church and Marker looking west image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, December 31, 2013

3. Georgianna United Methodist Church and Marker looking west

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,215 times since then and 120 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.