Near Ellijay in Gilmer County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
1. Ebenezer Baptist Church Marker
This church was established August 24, 1839 by 7 people (Samuel B. West, his wife, Nancy; Jacob Bearden, his wife, Winey; Wm. Kimzey, his wife Rebecca; John Pettit), while some Indians remained in this area. First officers were: Able Miles, pastor; J. D. Chastain, clerk; Robert Kincaid, treasurer; Samuel B. West, deacon. Attendance was stressed. At each service the clerk called the roll and any absence was checked carefully for cause. Among early pastors were Able Miles, Samuel B. West, William Kimzey, J. D. Chastain, James Adams, Jacob Cantrell, D. Blythe, and R. Jordan.Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 061-3.)
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 year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 34° 36.851′ N, 84° 21.709′ W. Marker is near Ellijay, Georgia, in Gilmer County. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 52 and Lower Piney Spur Road, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oakland Academy (approx. 2 miles away); Cartecay Methodist Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Appalachian Trail (approx. 7˝ miles away); Fort Hetzel (approx. 8 miles away); Springer Mountain (approx. 8˝ miles away); Gilmer County War Memorial (approx. 8.9 miles away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 8.9 miles away); Gilmer County (approx. 8.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellijay.
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
2. Ebenezer Baptist Church Marker
Lookng southeast on Georgia Highway 52
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
3. Ebenezer Baptist Church Marker
Looking northwest on Georgia Highway 52, toward Ellijay (nine miles west)
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
4. Ebenezer Baptist Church Marker
Looking north across Georgia Highway 52 at the old cemetery
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
5. Ebenezer Baptist Church and Marker
The marker stands in front of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, built in 1952.
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
6. Plaque at Ebenezer Baptist Church
This plaque, mounted in the front of the church, states that the church was established in 1839 and rebuilt in 1952.
Photographed By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
7. Stone at Ebenezer Baptist Church
This stone, which stands in front of the church near the marker, is inscribed "I Samuel Chapter 7 Verse 12"
In the King James Version of the Bible, that verse reads: "Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us."
In the King James Version of the Bible, that verse reads: "Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us."
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,017 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
