Gordon in Wilkinson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ramah Church
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Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2011
1. Ramah Church Marker
Ramah Primitive Baptist Church on the South Fork of Commissioner’s Creek was constituted June 10, 1809 by the Brethren Gaylord and McGinty with ten members. Educational, social, and cultural affairs of the community centered around affairs of the community centered around the church for years before the town of Gordon was established. The Ramah Guards, Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A., left for Virginia from the church after impressive ceremonies and a flag presentation. Many descendants of people prominent in Ramah District still reside nearby. The Sanders Association sponsored this marker as a memorial to the Christian spirit of Ramah’s founders.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 158-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 10, 1200.
Location. 32° 51.567′ N, 83° 20.462′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Stoneman Raid (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Evacuation of Gordon (approx. 1.6 miles away); In Memory of J. Rufus Kelly (approx. 1.6 miles away); The March to the Sea (approx. 1.6 miles away); He Wouldn't Run (approx. 1.6 miles away); Gordon Depot-Museum (approx. 1.6 miles away); Gordon (approx. 1.6 miles away); Myricks Mill (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gordon.
Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2011
2. Ramah Church Marker
The marker and the church in the background
Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2011
3. Ramah Church Marker
Looking west on Georgia Highway 57 toward Gordon
Photographed By David Seibert, April 1, 2011
4. Ramah Church Marker
Looking east on Georgia Highway 57 toward Irwinton
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 637 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 14, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
