Near Lavonia in Franklin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Poplar Springs Baptist Church

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Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012

1. Poplar Springs Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Established in 1805, Poplar Springs Baptist Church, "Mother Church" of the Tugalo Baptist Assn., began in May of that year. Some of the first members were Joseph Chandler, Thomas Wilkins, John Nail, John Mullins, and James Jackson. John Cleveland, Thomas Gilbert, Francis Calloway, Jr., were early pastors. Many landowners and slaves were members. The slave cemetery is to the right of the church on the Yow estate. On Sept. 12, 1818, delegates from 13 churches met here to form the Tugalo Baptist Assn. of the Southern Baptist Convention. The present auditorium was erected in 1873. The educational building was built in 1955.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 059-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1818.

Location. 34° 30.35′ N, 83° 6.649′ W. Marker is near Lavonia, Georgia, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Gum Log Road (Georgia Route 328) and Poplar Springs Church Road, on the left when traveling west on Gum Log Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 Poplar Springs Church Road, Lavonia GA 30553, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. 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

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9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The State of Georgia Salutes (approx. 3.3 miles away); Red Hollow Road (approx. 4½ miles away); Veteran's Walk (approx. 4.8 miles away); Shoal Creek (approx. 6.3 miles away); Tugalo Baptist Church and Cemetery (approx. 6.6 miles away); Beaverdam Baptist Church (approx. 7.6 miles away in South Carolina); Capt. Samuel Earle (approx. 8 miles away in South Carolina); Stephens County High School (approx. 8.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lavonia.

Other markers no longer nearby. Vandiver Bridge (was approx. 4.9 miles away in South Carolina but has been confirmed missing); Parkertown - 1832 (was approx. 5 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Eastanollee Baptist Church (was approx. 7.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Cross Roads Baptist Church / Cross Roads School (was approx. 7.9 miles away in South Carolina but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012

2. Poplar Springs Baptist Church Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012

3. Poplar Springs Baptist Church Marker

Looking west on Gum Log Road (Georgia Highway 328) toward the town of Avalon.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012

4. Poplar Springs Baptist Church Marker

The new Poplar Springs Baptist Church is in the background.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012

5. Poplar Springs Baptist Church Marker

The marker with the old (1873) church building behind it, and the cemetery to the right.

The Old Poplar Springs Baptist Church Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012

6. The Old Poplar Springs Baptist Church Building

Built in 1873

The New Poplar Springs Baptist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 22, 2012

7. The New Poplar Springs Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,064 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 27, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.