Union City in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Shadnor Baptist Church

Photographed By David Seibert, September 10, 2005

1. Shadnor Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1840 as New Hope Baptist Church; named changed to Shadnor, 1853. The original log structure that stood a short distance N. of present one, was a prominent landmark during the foray of Federal forces to cut the West Point R. R. in this vicinity, & the Macon R. R. at & near Jonesboro ~~ August 1864. On the 28th and 29th, several miles of the A. & W. P. R. R. were destroyed as was Shadnor Baptist Church.

On August 30, 31, the Federal armies moved E. towards Jonesboro; Howard’s Army of the Tenn. from Shadnor via Bethsaida Ch.; the 14th A.C. from Red Oak via Shoal Creek Ch.: the 4th & 23d from Red Oak to Rough and Ready

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-169.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.

Location. 33° 34.993′ N, 84° 32.959′ W. Marker is in Union City, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is on Flat Shoals Road, 0 miles north of Flat Shoals Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at the modern Shadnor Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 6683 Flat Shoals Rd, Union City GA 30291, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Campbell County (approx. 2.1 miles away); Site: Old Red Oak P.O. 1864 (approx. 2½ miles away); Howard's March to Jonesboro (approx. 5.3 miles away); Bethsaida Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 5.4 miles away); Hopeful Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 5.8 miles away); 14th A.C. at Shoal Creek Church (approx. 5.8 miles away); Site: Shoal Cr. Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); Mt. Gilead M. E. Church (approx. 6.2 miles away).

Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2010

2. Shadnor Baptist Church Marker

Shadnor First Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2010

3. Shadnor First Baptist Church

The marker stands in front of the current Shadnor Baptist Church building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,249 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 4, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.