Near Ellijay in Gilmer County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cartecay Methodist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
1. Cartecay Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Cartecay Methodist Church. . This church, Cartecay Methodist (South), was organized and a building erected in August 1834 on the property of Lewis D. Ellington. The first preacher was William Ellington, ordained in 1805 by Bishop Asbury. The first Sunday School was organized April 20, 1851 and has operated continuously., The present building, erected in 1859, remains, in style and arrangement, as originally built. During the War Between the States, the building was guarded at night by groups of men to protect it from Union sympathizers who roamed the country-side. , Among the early preachers were: Rev. Bethel Quillian, Rev. John B. Robeson, Rev. A. J. Hughes, Rev. A. J. Hutchinson, Rev. C. M. Letbetter, Rev. John W. Quillian, Rev. M. L. Underwood, Rev. C. A. Jamison, Dr. John Watkins, Rev. W. O. Butler, Rev. A. D. Echols, Rev. Walter B. Dillard, Rev. R. B. O. England, Rev. G. W. Griner, Rev. W. L. Singleton, Rev. J. N. Myers, Rev. W. C. Hunnicut, Rev. John B. Pettit. As a young man, Bishop Warren Candler preached here.
This church, Cartecay Methodist (South), was organized and a building erected in August 1834 on the property of Lewis D. Ellington. The first preacher was William Ellington, ordained in 1805 by Bishop Asbury. The first Sunday School was organized April 20, 1851 and has operated continuously.
The present building, erected in 1859, remains, in style and arrangement, as originally built. During the War Between the States, the building was guarded at night by groups of men to protect it from Union sympathizers who roamed the country-side.
Among the early preachers were: Rev. Bethel Quillian, Rev. John B. Robeson, Rev. A. J. Hughes, Rev. A. J. Hutchinson, Rev. C. M. Letbetter, Rev. John W. Quillian, Rev. M. L. Underwood, Rev. C. A. Jamison, Dr. John Watkins, Rev. W. O. Butler, Rev. A. D. Echols, Rev. Walter B. Dillard, Rev. R. B. O. England, Rev. G. W. Griner, Rev. W. L. Singleton, Rev. J. N. Myers, Rev. W. C. Hunnicut, Rev. John B. Pettit. As a young man, Bishop Warren Candler preached here.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 061-5.)
. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1966.
Location. 34° 38.662′ N, 84° 23.4′ W. Marker is near Ellijay, Georgia, in Gilmer County. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 52 and Roy Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 52. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ellijay GA 30536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Looking west on Georgia Highway 52 on the left toward Ellijay; Roy Road is to the right.
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
3. Cartecay Methodist Church Marker
The marker overlooks the intersection of Georgia Highway 52 (left) and Roy Road (right)
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
4. Cartecay Methodist Church Marker
Looking east on Georgia Highway 52
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
5. Cartecay Methodist Church
The original church building, dating from 1859.
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
6. Cartecay Methodist Church
The original 1859 with the new church building in the distance.
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
7. Cartecay Methodist Church
The 1859 church building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
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