Lakeland in Lanier County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Union Baptist Church
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The original members were: William A. Knight, his wife, Sarah; Jonathan Knight, his wife, Elizabeth; Joshua Lee, his wife, Martha; James Patten, his wife, Elizabeth; Mary Knight; Josiah Sirmans, deacon.
The Rev. Matthew Albritton served the church as its first minister.
Erected 2000 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 086-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 21, 1825.
Location. 31° 1.589′ N, 83° 3.963′ W. Marker is in Lakeland, Georgia, in Lanier County. Marker is at the intersection of College Street and Burnt Church Road (Route 135), on the left when traveling south on College Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lakeland GA 31635, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Union Church Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Burnt Church (approx. one mile away); The Milltown Air Line Locomotive (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Hotel Milltown (approx. 1.1 miles away); M. E. Johnson (approx. 1.1 miles away); Oaklawn Baptist Academy (approx. 1.1 miles away); Stapleton's Grocery (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lanier County (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeland.
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