Grooverville in Brooks County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Liberty Baptist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, January 10, 2005
1. Liberty Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Liberty Baptist Church. . Between 1837 - 1841 the Baptists in this section were stirred on Missions, Sunday Schools and ministerial support. In 1841 the Ocklochnee anti-Missionary Baptist Assn. passed a ruling to dismiss members believing in the “new fangled institutions of the day.” Disagreeing, Sister Nancy Hagen asked for her letter from Mt. Moriah Church and, at her request, was excommunicated. With Elisha Pack Smith, R. T. Stanaland, James I. Baker, Mrs. Sarah Ann Groover, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Amanda Denmark, and Sam Whitfield, she organized this church. The first pastor was Elder R. May. Mt. Moriah Church ceased to exist long ago.
Between 1837 - 1841 the Baptists in this section were stirred on Missions, Sunday Schools and ministerial support. In 1841 the Ocklochnee anti-Missionary Baptist Assn. passed a ruling to dismiss members believing in the “new fangled institutions of the day.” Disagreeing, Sister Nancy Hagen asked for her letter from Mt. Moriah Church and, at her request, was excommunicated. With Elisha Pack Smith, R. T. Stanaland, James I. Baker, Mrs. Sarah Ann Groover, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. Amanda Denmark, and Sam Whitfield, she organized this church. The first pastor was Elder R. May. Mt. Moriah Church ceased to exist long ago.
Erected by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 014-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Women. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 30° 43.328′ N, 83° 43.699′ W. Marker is in Grooverville, Georgia, in Brooks County. Marker can be reached from Liberty Church Road (County Route 94) 0 miles north of Grooverville Road (County Route 275), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Boston GA 31626, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,919 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on August 12, 2008, by Edwin C. King of Ormond Beach,, Florida. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 15, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
