Near Hinesville in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gum Branch Baptist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, August 3, 2012
1. Gum Branch Baptist Church Marker
This church was organized in 1833 as the Gum Branch Primitive Baptist Church by members of Beard’s Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Among the charter members were Samuel and David Delk. The land for the church was given by Fashau Long, Jr.In 1838 a church building was erected to replace the brush arbor meeting place. Leaders at this time were James N. Mobley, Albert Mobley, A. B. Flowers, Evan Wells, J. N. Tatum, John and Jeremiah Baker, and Augustus Delk. The earliest known pastor was the Reverend Lewis Price, Jr., 1860- 61.
Gum Branch Church was a member of the Baptist Union Association until 1908 when it became a member of the New Sunbury Baptist Association. The church began having full time services in February 1949.
Erected 1996 by Liberty County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1949.
Location. 31° 51.544′ N, 81° 43.487′ W. Marker is near Hinesville, Georgia, in Liberty County. Marker is on Georgia Route 196, 0.1 miles west
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Taylors Creek Methodist Church and Cemetery (approx. 6.9 miles away); Bradwell Institute (approx. 7.1 miles away); Charlton Hines House (approx. 7.6 miles away); Old Liberty County Jail (approx. 7.6 miles away); Hinesville Methodist Church (approx. 7.6 miles away); Fort Morris Cannon (approx. 7.6 miles away); Bradwell Park (approx. 7.6 miles away); Liberty County (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hinesville.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 3, 2012
2. Gum Branch Baptist Church Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 3, 2012
3. Gum Branch Baptist Church and Marker
This brick church building replaced an earlier wood building, probably dating to 1883. A newer sanctuary stands just to the east of this building. The marker stands to the far right in the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
