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
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.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil
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Location. 34° 38.662′ N, 84° 23.4′ W. Marker is near Ellijay, Georgia, in Gilmer County. It is at the intersection of Georgia Route 52 and Roy Road, on the right when traveling west on Georgia Route 52. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ellijay GA 30536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Oakland Academy (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ebenezer Baptist Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Fort Hetzel (approx. 5½ miles away); Gilmer County Union Soldiers Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles away); Honored Veterans of Gilmer County (approx. 6.3 miles away); Gilmer County Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles away); Gilmer County War Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles away); Gilmer County (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellijay.
Photographed by David Seibert, February 26, 2011
2. Cartecay Methodist Church Marker
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.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,314 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 26, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
