Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Christian Science Church
Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010
1. Christian Science Church Marker
The Valdosta Episcopal Congregation, organized ca. 1871, held services in the courthouse until this building, originally a frame structure, was constructed in 1885. (Stucco was added in 1910.) The first service was held here on February 21, 1886, and the church was consecrated December 1887. The Christian Science Society acquired the property on June 1, 1952, after Christ Episcopal Church had moved into a new edifice on North Patterson Street in 1949.Erected 1993 by The Valdosta Town Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1839.
Location. 30° 49.981′ N, 83° 16.6′ W. Marker is in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. Marker is on East Central Avenue (U.S. 84) 0 miles east of North Lee Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 305 East Central Avenue, Valdosta GA 31601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valdosta City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Primitive Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By David Seibert, January 19, 2010
2. Christian Science Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 778 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
