Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

Photographed By David Seibert, July 17, 2005

1. First Christian Church Marker

Inscription. The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) began in Kentucky in the early years of the nineteenth century. Dr. Daniel Hook and Captain and Mrs. Edward Campfield established Augusta’s First Christian Church in 1835, despite great suspicion and negativity from more established Protestant denominations. Philanthropist Emily Tubman aided the fledgling congregation by donating the first building (later Tubman High School for girls), convincing Georgia lawyer James S. Lamar to study and to become the church’s pastor in 1852, and donating new buildings for the church’s relocation to Greene and McIntosh Streets in 1874. Restoration of the structure began in 1989.

Erected 2005 by Georgia Historical Society and the Congregation of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). (Marker Number 121-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 33° 28.354′ N, 81° 57.834′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. Marker is on Greene Street (Georgia Route 28) near 7th (McIntosh) Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 629 Greene St, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Emily Tubman Monument (a few steps from this marker); Paul Fitzsimmons Eve (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph R. Lamar, Associate Justice (within shouting distance of this marker); Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); General George Washington (about 500 feet away); The First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Two Early Augusta Churches (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 2008

2. First Christian Church Marker

First Christian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud

3. First Christian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,603 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on December 31, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.