Richland in Stewart County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richland Baptist Church Site
Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011
1. Richland Baptist Church Site Marker
Richland Baptist Church, constituted about 1830, was located on land given by Henry Audulph, first settler of Richland. A baptismal pool was built near a spring in the park. Here the Bethel Baptist Assn. was organized Nov. 23, 1833 by the Rev. Anderson Smith and Rev. Andrew Hood. 15 churches withdrew from the Columbus Assn., organized in 1828, to form the new association. After the split over missions in 1838 and the destruction of the building by a tornado, Richland Church was moved 3 miles S. on the Dawson Road. Later, it was moved a few miles E. on the old Leesburg Road.Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 128-12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 1911.
Location. 32° 5.481′ N, 84° 40.065′ W. Marker is in Richland, Georgia, in Stewart County. Marker is on Wall Street (Old U.S. 280) 0.1 miles north of Broad Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Richland (a few steps from this marker); First Post Office Site (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cedarwood Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Providence Chapel (approx. 3.6 miles away); Jackson Trail (approx. 4.8 miles away); Methodist Camp Ground (approx. 5.1 miles away); Gen. Evans’ Birthplace (approx. 6.4 miles away); Westville Symposium / Academic Pioneers (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richland.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011
2. Richland Baptist Church Site Marker
Looking north on Wall Street, Old US Highway 280.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011
3. Richland Baptist Church Site Marker
Looking south on Wall Stret, Old US Highway 280, toward the center of Richland.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on September 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
