Laney Walker in Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rev. Essie Mae McIntyre
1912-1996
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
1. Rev. Essie Mae McIntyre Marker
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Rev. Essie Mae McIntyre. Believed to be the first female Baptist pastor in the South, Essie Mae McIntyre was born in Louisville, Ga. She helped to found and served as pastor of Good Shepherd Baptist Church from 1940-1996. During this period the church increased its membership from 17 to more than 600, acquired more than 20 acres of land, and built a strong outreach ministry that included services at the county's rehabilitation institution for inmates. She was the first woman to serve as vice-president and then president of the Augusta Lincoln League and her son Edward became the first African American Mayer of Augusta. In 1969 her service at Good Shepherd was highlighted in a television documentary, “The House That Essie Built.” Rev. McIntyre's legacy lives on in the thousands of people she influenced. Her stature and influence in the ministry encouraged large numbers of African-American women to go into the ministry.
Believed to be the first female Baptist pastor in the South, Essie Mae McIntyre was born in Louisville, Ga. She helped to found and served as pastor of Good Shepherd Baptist Church from 1940-1996. During this period the church increased its membership from 17 to more than 600, acquired more than 20 acres of land, and built a strong outreach ministry that included services at the county's rehabilitation institution for inmates. She was the first woman to serve as vice-president and then president of the Augusta Lincoln League and her son Edward became the first African American Mayer of Augusta. In 1969 her service at Good Shepherd was highlighted in a television documentary, “The House That Essie Built.” Rev. McIntyre's legacy lives on in the thousands of people she influenced. Her stature and influence in the ministry encouraged large numbers of African-American women to go into the ministry.
Erected by Augusta African American Historical Committee Sponsors.
81° 58.959′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is in Laney Walker. Marker is on Laney Walker Boulevard, 0.1 miles east of Blounts Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the Augusta African-American History Walk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1315 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . 1. Hidden History: The Shepherd and The Lamb: The Untold Story of Rev. Essie Mae McIntyre. A religious powerhouse emerged in 1940 mapping Augusta’s church future all while being a good shepherd. (Renetta DuBose, WJBF-TV, posted Feb. 12, 2018) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. History. Good Shepherd Baptist Church originated from a club called Neighborhood Union Club No. 2. This club was organized with a
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023
2. Rev. Essie Mae McIntyre Marker
major concern for the sick and needy. Several years later Sister Essie Mae McIntyre joined the club. (Good Shepherd Baptist Church) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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