Columbus in Muscogee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Liberty Hill Baptist Church

Photographed By David Seibert, December 29, 2006

1. Liberty Hill Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1869 by slaves, the first church building was built on land donated by Mrs. Emma Jones and Mrs. Nora Felton. The church was called the Bush Arbor Church because of the construction and materials used. Reverend Phil Owens was the first pastor. A permanent church was built in 1875. It was a white wooden structure that served as the first school in the area as well as the meeting place for the International Benevolent Society. Renamed Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Inc. in 1956, the church continues to grow and is known as “The Little Church with the Big Heart.”

Erected 2005 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and Liberty Hill Baptist Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 32° 29.291′ N, 84° 52.486′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Georgia, in Muscogee County. Marker is at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Omaha Drive, on the right when traveling east on Forest Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6804 Forest Avenue, Columbus GA 31907, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Samuel Cooper (approx. 3.4 miles away); Camp Benning (approx. 4.6 miles away); Carson McCullers

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