Crawfordville in Taliaferro County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Crawfordville Baptist Church

Photographed by David Seibert, January 19, 2009

1. Crawfordville Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. This, the first Protestant Church in the Taliaferro area and originally called Bethel, was established in 1802 by Rev. Jesse Mercer and Rev. James Matthews on land given by William Janes, one of Georgia's largest planters. The first pastor was Rev. James Robertson; first deacons were John Walker and Etheldred Wilder. Known widely for its liberalality, this church granted the use of its building to other denominations while their churches were being organized. Many fiery political speeches have been made in the church building. The present structure was erected in 1889.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 131-11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 33° 33.476′ N, 82° 53.691′ W. Marker is in Crawfordville, Georgia, in Taliaferro County. It is on Memorial Drive 0.1 miles north of Park Street NW, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crawfordville GA 30631, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Liberty Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Crawfordville Academy

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Liberty Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Childhood Home of Richard Malcolm Johnston (about 400 feet away); Roselle Mercier Montgomery (approx. ¼ mile away); Taliaferro County World Wars Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Crawfordville Confederate Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Tavern Site (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crawfordville.

Crawfordville Baptist Church (Marker is to the right in photo) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 19, 2009

2. Crawfordville Baptist Church (Marker is to the right in photo)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,362 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.