Near Carnesville in Franklin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Double Branches Baptist Church
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Photographed By David Seibert, January 12, 2010
1. Double Branches Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Double Branches Baptist Church. >>>-- 1/2 mi. -->. Constituted in 1801 this church had 19 charter members. First a member of the Serepta Association, it was one of 13 churches to form the Tugalo Association in 1818. Some members came many miles in wagons and buggies to attend its services. Among the early pastors were John Sandridge, Francis Calloway, John A. Davis, Samuel B. Sanders, John G. York, and W.F. Bowers. Davis and Bowers “departed the Association because of ladies wearing jewelry, and Free Masonry” to form the “Reformation Church,” a short lived group of churches in this area. This building was erected in 1911.
Constituted in 1801 this church had 19 charter members. First a member of the Serepta Association, it was one of 13 churches to form the Tugalo Association in 1818. Some members came many miles in wagons and buggies to attend its services. Among the early pastors were John Sandridge, Francis Calloway, John A. Davis, Samuel B. Sanders, John G. York, and W.F. Bowers. Davis and Bowers “departed the Association because of ladies wearing jewelry, and Free Masonry” to form the “Reformation Church,” a short lived group of churches in this area. This building was erected in 1911.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 059-6B.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 34° 22.517′ N, 83° 8.672′ W. Marker is near Carnesville, Georgia, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of New Franklin Church Road (Georgia Route 327) and Double Branches Church Road, on the right when traveling south on New Franklin Church Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carnesville GA 30521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured
Looking southeast on Double Branches Road, toward the church
Photographed By David Seibert, January 12, 2010
4. Double Branches Baptist Church Marker
Built in 1911, replacing an earlier building
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,273 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
