LaFayette in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
La Fayette Presbyterian Memorial Park
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 27, 2022
1. La Fayette Presbyterian Memorial Park Marker
La Fayette Presbyterian Memorial Park was established in 2011 as part of the 175th Anniversary Celebration of La Fayette Presbyterian Church. A year-long commemoration culminated in a week of celebration of “175 Years of Faithful Service.” The park honors the anniversary and the pioneer members who gathered from scattered farms, primarily in the Burnt Mill/Bronco area, to organize a Presbyterian Church while the Cherokee were still in the area Likely, these families had been meeting in homes. There have always been descendants of these families in the congregation. During the development of the park in a joint effort by the church, the city, and the county, some memorial plaques were placed in memory of church or community members. Plaques are still being added. The park was dedicated and opened to the public on August 13, 2011. A clothing retail store (Abney's) once stood on the south front of the lot. A car dealership once occupied most of remainder of the lot. The park is available for picnics and small gatherings as a gift to the community from the church.The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work
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Psalm 19:1
Erected by Presbyterian Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 34° 42.337′ N, 85° 16.924′ W. Marker is in LaFayette, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 27) south of Withers Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 W Lafayette Square, La Fayette GA 30728, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Fayette Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Army of Tennessee (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of LaFayette (approx. 0.2 miles away); To Our Confederate Soldiers (approx. ¼ mile away); Bragg's Headquarters Shell Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Walker County (approx. ¼ mile away); General LaFayette (approx. ¼ mile away); John B. Gordon Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaFayette.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 27, 2022
2. La Fayette Presbyterian Memorial Park Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 27, 2022
3. La Fayette Presbyterian Memorial Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 7, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
