Palmetto in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Ramah Baptist Church

Photographed by David Seibert, December 2, 2012

1. Ramah Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. The first Baptist Church established in Campbell County in 1828, it became the mother church for many Western and Fairburn Baptist Association churches. James Rainwater (1795 - 1871) was the first known pastor, serving for 26 years, and is buried in the church cemetery. Also buried there is William Brewster, a Revolutionary soldier, (1757 – 1847). Land was donated by Robert Jackson and a log cabin was the first house of worship which also served as a school. This was replaced by a frame building in 1851 and the present sanctuary of Stone Mountain granite was complete in 1906 for the sum of $3,000.00.

Erected 1983 by Old Campbell County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1828.

Location. 33° 31.617′ N, 84° 39.683′ W. Marker is in Palmetto, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is on Ramah Drive 0.1 miles south of Roosevelt Highway (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the front of the old Ramah Baptist Church (a newer church has been built closer to Roosevelt Highway). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 Ramah Drive, Palmetto GA 30268, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

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 6 miles of this marker,

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measured as the crow flies: Confederate Monument (approx. half a mile away); Confederate Army of Tennessee (approx. 0.8 miles away); Palmetto (approx. 0.8 miles away); Willis Pentecost Menefee (approx. 0.8 miles away); Campbell County World War Monument (approx. 4.7 miles away); Palmer Family Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away); The History of This Bell (approx. 5.3 miles away); Celebrating Fairburn's History (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palmetto.

Photographed by David Seibert, December 2, 2012

2. Ramah Baptist Church Marker

The marker is just above the church cornerstone, which reads: "1828 1906 Ramah R. O. Rhodes, Pastor."

Photographed by David Seibert, December 2, 2012

3. Ramah Baptist Church Marker

The marker and the cornerstone

Photographed by David Seibert, December 2, 2012

4. Ramah Baptist Church Marker

The old Ramah Baptist Church, built in 1906, is now used by the Ramah Student Ministry.

Photographed by David Seibert, December 2, 2012

5. Ramah Baptist Church Marker

Gravesite of Rev. James Rainwater, first known pastor of Ramah Baptist Church, referenced in marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 17, 2025

6. Gravesite of Rev. James Rainwater, first known pastor of Ramah Baptist Church, referenced in marker

Grave of Revolutionary War Soldier William Brewster, referenced in the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, September 17, 2025

7. Grave of Revolutionary War Soldier William Brewster, referenced in the marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,001 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 6, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6, 7. submitted on October 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.