Cuthbert in Randolph County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of First Church Building in Cuthbert, Georgia

Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011

1. Site of First Church Building in Cuthbert, Georgia Marker

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The first church building in Cuthbert was erected on this site in 1839. Deacons Stephen Lundy and Allen Moye bought this lot from Jane Reynolds in 1837. The congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, constituted in 1831, moved from their former location on Eufaula Road and constructed a frame building 30 feet by 40 feet with glass windows. In 1852 a new church was built facing College Street and renamed Cuthbert Baptist Church.

Erected 1980 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Randolph County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 31° 46.299′ N, 84° 47.186′ W. Marker is in Cuthbert, Georgia, in Randolph County. Marker is at the intersection of Gordon Street and Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north on Gordon Street. The marker is in Rosedale Cemetery on US Highway 82E, a short distance east of Gordon Street opposite Pearl Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuthbert GA 39840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Randolph County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Randolph County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Randolph County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andrew Female College (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Second Creek War in Randolph County (approx. 0.2 miles away); The City of Cuthbert and Early Randolph County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Frederick Davis Patterson, M.D. / Patterson Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Carnegie Library (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuthbert.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011

2. Site of First Church Building in Cuthbert, Georgia Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011

3. Site of First Church Building in Cuthbert, Georgia Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011

4. Site of First Church Building in Cuthbert, Georgia Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 20, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.