Franklin in Heard County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Franklin Baptist Church
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Photographed By David Seibert, June 19, 2010
1. Franklin Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Franklin Baptist Church. <------<<<<. The Franklin Baptist Church was organized December 2, 1842 with 37 members. The founders included Elder Mitchell Bennett, Jesse Moon, James Davis and James Spurlin. Elder Robert Fleming served as pastor during the first year. The first church building was located in a grove east of Newnan Street near the home sites of R. M. Miller and J. W. Lane. About 1885 the Church building was moved and re-erected on Main Street. In 1908-1909 the old building was replaced, on the same site, by the present one. The brick annex was constructed in 1950.
The Franklin Baptist Church was organized December 2, 1842 with 37 members. The founders included Elder Mitchell Bennett, Jesse Moon, James Davis and James Spurlin. Elder Robert Fleming served as pastor during the first year. The first church building was located in a grove east of Newnan Street near the home sites of R. M. Miller and J. W. Lane. About 1885 the Church building was moved and re-erected on Main Street. In 1908-1909 the old building was replaced, on the same site, by the present one. The brick annex was constructed in 1950.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 074-3.)
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 date for this entry is December 2, 1934.
Location. 33° 16.805′ N, 85° 5.864′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Georgia, in Heard County. Marker is on Main Street, 0 miles east of Park Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin GA 30217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Heard County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heard County Jail (about 500 feet away); Franklin Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 693 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
