Madison in Morgan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Early Religious Life
Photographed by David Seibert, June 13, 2011
1. Early Religious Life Marker
Replacing a frame chapel (1808, site unknown), Methodists used one of the original lots to erect this brick edifice (1844). In 1838, Baptists built their meetinghouse near the town spring; in 1859, they moved to S. Main Street. The Presbyterians built on S. Main Street (1842). Episcopalians organized in 1846 and built a chapel near the W. Central Avenue gate (razed 1939 and added to Old Cemetery).
Churches were centers for religious and social life, often hosting orations of the Morgan County Temperance Society, Martinean Society, and Masonic celebrations. By 1850, both the Baptist and Methodist congregations would also pioneer and fund advanced education institutions for women.
Erected 2011 by City of Madison, Madison BiCentennial Commission 1809-2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1807.
Location. 33°
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Formal Southern Landscapes (within shouting distance of this marker); Early Academies (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The March to the Sea (about 600 feet away); Madison Historic Cemeteries (about 600 feet away); The Stoneman Raid (about 600 feet away); Foundation to Consolidation (about 700 feet away); Joshua Hill Home (about 700 feet away); Advanced Education Center (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Photographed by David Seibert, June 13, 2011
2. Early Religious Life Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, June 13, 2011
3. Early Religious Life Marker
Looking (almost exactly due south) across Academy Street
Photographed by David Seibert, June 13, 2011
4. Early Religious Life Marker
The marker in front of the Church of the Advent
Photographed by David Seibert, October 7, 2011
5. The Episcopal Church of the Advent
The marker stands in front of the Church of the Advent, built in 1844 as a Methodist Church. When a new Methodist Church was built on S. Main Street this became an Episcopal Church.
Photographed by David Seibert, October 7, 2011
6. The Madison Presbyterian Church
Built in 1842 on South Main Street.
Photographed by David Seibert, October 7, 2011
7. The Madison Baptist Church
Built in 1858 on South Main Street in the same block as the Presbyterian Church, the steeple and facade (columns and portico) are later additions.
Photographed by David Seibert, October 7, 2011
8. The First United Methodist Church
The First United Methodist Church was built on South Main Street in 1914, diagonally opposite the Baptist Church. The Johnston-Jones-Manley House with its marker ("Antebellum Architecture"), moved to make room for the Methodist Church, is visible to the right
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 8, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 9, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
