Near Rydal in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Historic Pine Log Methodist Church
Photographed by David Seibert, April 4, 2002
1. Historic Pine Log Methodist Church Marker
250΄ west of this marker stands, Historic Pine Log Methodist Church, Cemetery, tabernacle, and Camp Grounds, established in 1834. The oldest Church in continuous use in Cass/Bartow County. This Church area is on the national Register for Historic District.
This sign erected by the Pine Log Historical Society and the Men's Club of Historic Pine Log United Methodist Church, dedicated to the Glory of God and the Early Settlers of Pine Log Georgia.
Erected by Pine Log Historical Society and the Men΄s Club of Historic Pine Log United Methodist Church, dedicated to.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 34° 20.948′ N, 84° 43.497′ W. Marker is near Rydal, Georgia, in Bartow County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 411 and Pine Log Road (Old Georgia Route 140), on the left when traveling north on U.S. 411. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4379 U.S Route 411, Rydal GA 30171, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pine Log Church Historic District (here, next to this marker); Rev. J. N. Sullivan Prayer (a few steps from this marker); Historic Pine Log Church
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More about this marker. In July 2011 the marker pole has vanished, and the marker itself is sitting on the porch of the Pine Log Methodist Church addition, just to the east of the original church.
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Additional commentary.
1. My great grandfather was Rev. J. M Brown
He was Rev. J.M. Brown, husband of M.E. Brown (Green). I have family records that he was preacher of Pinelog methodist church. He was born March 25th, 1862, passed away June 29th, 1918. If anyone has any information of this, I would appreciate it. Thank you very much. Joan Ivers.
Editor's Note: You may contact Ms. Ivers through a note to the editor
Photographed by David Seibert, May 21, 2009
2. Historic Pine Log Methodist Church Marker
The church is just beyond the one-lane railroad bridge visible in the background.
— Submitted April 15, 2010, by Joan Ivers of Okc., Ok..
Photographed by David Seibert, July 14, 2011
3. Historic Pine Log Methodist Church Marker
The marker on the porch of the Pine Log Methodist Church in July 2011. (The buildging is an addition, immediately east of the original church.) The pole is missing.
Photographed by David Seibert, July 14, 2011
4. Historic Pine Log Methodist Church Marker
The marker on a porch rather than on a pole.
Photographed by David Seibert, May 21, 2009
5. Historic Pine Log Methodist Church
Note cabins to the left and the tabernacle to the right rear of the church, used for annual camp meetings.
Photographed by David Seibert, May 21, 2009
6. Family cabins behind Pine Log Methodist Church
Cabins are owned by families, who use them each year for an annual camp meeting (an old Southern custom, now dying out).
Photographed by David Seibert, May 21, 2009
7. Historic Pine Log Methodist Church Arbor
Located behind the church.
Photographed by David Seibert, May 19, 2009
8. Historic Pine Log Methodist Church Cemetery
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
9. Historic Pine Log Methodist Church Marker
Originally located at US Hwy 411, it is now located to the church property.
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
10. Historic Pine Log Methodist Church Marker. The sanctuary is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,860 times since then and 81 times this year. Last updated on May 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on November 1, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on May 21, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3, 4. submitted on July 19, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 21, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 9, 10. submitted on May 26, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
