Cartersville in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site of Sam Jones' Tabernacle
Photographed By David Seibert, February 19, 2011
1. Site of Sam Jones’ Tabernacle Marker
For 20 years, thousands came annually to this site, attracted by the magnetic personality and forceful eloquence of Sam Jones, renowned Evangelist and Christian crusader.
Here he built, in 1886, at his own expense, a large open-air structure, called “The Tabernacle,” for the inter-faith meetings begun in 1884.
Until his death in 1906, he held services here each September, bringing to his hometown the co-workers who assisted him in the great revivals he held throughout the country.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 008-12B.)
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 year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 34° 9.794′ N, 84° 48.289′ W. Marker is in Cartersville, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and School Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cartersville GA 30120, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of Sam P. Jones (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bartow County (approx. half
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Also see . . . Sam Jones (1847-1906). New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on February 28, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, February 19, 2011
2. Site of Sam Jones’ Tabernacle Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, February 19, 2011
3. Site of Sam Jones’ Tabernacle Marker
Looking northeast at the intersection of West Main Street (foreground) and School Street, extending left
Photographed By David Seibert, February 19, 2011
4. Site of Sam Jones’ Tabernacle Marker
Looking northwest, with the Cartersville Library in the background
Photographed By David Seibert, February 19, 2011
5. Site of Sam Jones’ Tabernacle Marker
Looking east on West Main Street, toward downtown Cartersville
Photographed By Unknown
6. Samuel Porter Jones
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 941 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
