The Enclave in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Historic Mt. Gilead
Methodist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, July 9, 2011
1. Historic Mt. Gilead Marker
Inscription.
Historic Mt. Gilead. Methodist Church. One of the first churches in Fulton County, Mt Gilead was founded April 23, 1824, by Rev. John M. Smith (1789-1863) who is buried here. It was organized by Rev. William J. Parks. Many early settlers worshiped here and their descendants still live nearby. During the War Between the States the church was used by Confederates and Federals as a hospital. Confederate cavalry under Ross were here, August 15-16, 1864; McDowell’s Confederate Scouts, August 22, 1864. On Sunday, August 28, 1864, a skirmish took place here as fragments of the Federal 2nd Div., Army of the Cumberland, moved toward Jonesboro. The church has been rebuilt several times.
One of the first churches in Fulton County, Mt Gilead was founded April 23, 1824, by Rev. John M. Smith (1789-1863) who is buried here. It was organized by Rev. William J. Parks. Many early settlers worshiped here and their descendants still live nearby. During the War Between the States the church was used by Confederates and Federals as a hospital. Confederate cavalry under Ross were here, August 15-16, 1864; McDowell’s Confederate Scouts, August 22, 1864. On Sunday, August 28, 1864, a skirmish took place here as fragments of the Federal 2nd Div., Army of the Cumberland, moved toward Jonesboro. The church has been rebuilt several times.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-111A.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1941.
Location. 33° 40.164′ N, 84° 30.926′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in The Enclave. Marker is on Fairburn Road SW, 0.1 miles north of Redwine Road SW, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3150 Fairburn Road SW, Atlanta GA 30331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Looking south on Fairburn Road (on the right) toward Jonesboro
Photographed By David Seibert, July 9, 2011
3. Historic Mt. Gilead Marker
Looking across Fairburn Road at a portion of the early cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.