Kingston in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kingston Methodist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2008
1. Kingston Methodist Church Marker
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Kingston Methodist Church. . The original church, with another name and at another location, was built in 1845, rebuilt in Kingston in 1854, and dedicated by Rev. Lovick Pierce, a leading preacher of the nation and father of Bishop George F. Pierce. The only church remaining after Sherman's march through here, it opened its doors freely to all denominations, creating such a spirit of fellowship that children of the generation grew up feeling there was only one church. It was Kingston's schoolhouse, too. For many years Confederate Memorial Day services were held at the church. Among its ablest pastors have been Gen. Clement A. Evans, Simon Peter Richardson, Lovick Pierce, Bishop George F. Pierce, Dr. W. H. Felton. Sam P. Jones have preached here, while Mrs. Lem Gilreath and Mrs. Mary Harris Armor have held temperance rallies. , The large, handsome bell in this church, a gift of John Pendleton King, U.S. Senator, president of the W. and A. Railroad, for whom Kingston is named, for 100 years has been the town fire alarm and has announced the return of peace after four years. It can be heard over a radius of four miles. In 1906 the church was rebuilt on its present location.
The original church, with another name and at another location, was built in 1845, rebuilt in Kingston in 1854, and dedicated by Rev. Lovick Pierce, a leading preacher of the nation and father of Bishop George F. Pierce. The only church remaining after Sherman's march through here, it opened its doors freely to all denominations, creating such a spirit of fellowship that children of the generation grew up feeling there was only one church. It was Kingston's schoolhouse, too. For many years Confederate Memorial Day services were held at the church. Among its ablest pastors have been Gen. Clement A. Evans, Simon Peter Richardson, Lovick Pierce, Bishop George F. Pierce, Dr. W. H. Felton. Sam P. Jones have preached here, while Mrs. Lem Gilreath and Mrs. Mary Harris Armor have held temperance rallies.
The large, handsome bell in this church, a gift of John Pendleton King, U.S. Senator, president of the W. & A. Railroad, for whom Kingston is named, for 100 years has been the town fire alarm and has announced the return of peace after four years. It can be heard
over a radius of four miles. In 1906 the church was rebuilt on its present location.
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 008-49.)
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Location. 34° 14.117′ N, 84° 56.685′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and Elliott Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston GA 30145, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,891 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
