Near Eatonton in Putnam County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth

Photographed by David Seibert, April 12, 2014

1. The Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth Marker

Inscription. Thirteen members established the Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth on July 16, 1836. The original meetinghouse was completed by March 1837. Reverend Jesse H. Campbell served as the first pastor from 1836-1846. . Following the Civil War, the church was reconstructed in 1870. Serving from 1865-1900, Reverend Asa Monroe Marshall was the last known pastor. Services were held at the church until the early 1940s.

Restoration to the church began in May 2012. Supervised by Carling James Brackey, the work was completed in December 2012. The Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth played a significant part in the lives of people who live in Kinderhook and surrounding districts of southern Putnam County, Georgia. The restored church will continue to stand as a poignant reminder of the past.

The restoration was completed in honor of the original church members and in memory of their descendants, many of whom are buried in the adjoining cemetery.

Erected 2013 by Sandy Springs Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites

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• Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1836.

Location. 33° 12.683′ N, 83° 25.917′ W. Marker is near Eatonton, Georgia, in Putnam County. It is on Pierce Chapel Road SW half a mile north of Gray Road SW (U.S. 129), on the left when traveling north. The church can be seen from Pierce Chapel Road with slight difficulty. It is a short distance up a driveway from the road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eatonton GA 31024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

Photographed by David Seibert, April 12, 2014

2. The Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth Marker

are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cobb's Quarter, Sherman's Campsite (approx. 6.8 miles away); Howell Cobb Plantation (approx. 6.8 miles away); Blountsville (approx. 7.6 miles away); a different marker also named Blountsville (approx. 7.6 miles away); Uncle Remus Museum (approx. 8 miles away); The Smithy (approx. 8 miles away); The Town Well Shelter (approx. 8 miles away); Veterans Memorial Park (approx. 8.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatonton.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 12, 2014

3. The Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth Marker

The church is the building to the right.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 12, 2014

4. The Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth Marker

The marker is to the left of the church, somewhat difficult to see.

The Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 12, 2014

5. The Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth

This church building was reconstructed after the Civil War in 1870 and restored in 2012.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 603 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 27, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.