Norcross in Gwinnett County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of Norcross Presbyterian Church

Circa 1899

Photographed By David Seibert, July 14, 2007

1. Site of Norcross Presbyterian Church Circa 1899 Marker

Inscription.

Originally chartered in 1833 by the Fairview Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, the church was originally located at the intersection of Beaver Ruin Road and Hopkins Mill Road on land donated by Thomas H. Jones and was known as the Goshen Presbyterian Church. Reverend John Simpson Wilson was the first pastor and also served the Fairview Church as well. He remained until 1844 when he was succeeded by Dr. James Patterson. Contemplating a union with the Methodist church around the corner, the Goshen church sold their land and building and built the existing facility in 1899. For reasons not recorded the union never materialized. Over time the name “Goshen Church” began to fade and the church became known as the Norcross Presbyterian Church. The church purchased a larger tract of land on Medlock Bridge Road in 1965 and has since relocated.

Erected by City of Norcross, Gwinnett County, Georgia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 33° 56.51′ N, 84° 12.726′ W. Marker is in Norcross, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. Marker is at the intersection of Jones Street NW and Lawrenceville Street NW, on the left when traveling east on Jones Street NW. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Norcross GA 30071, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Elm (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ball Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); Lillian Hicks Webb (within shouting distance of this marker); National Register of Historic Places – City of Norcross (within shouting distance of this marker); 9 South Peachtree Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 15 South Peachtree Street (about 300 feet away); 15B South Peachtree Street (about 300 feet away); 19 South Peachtree Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norcross.

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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022

2. Site of Norcross Presbyterian Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 14, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on January 23, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.