Alpharetta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church
circa 1834
Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012
1. Alpharetta First United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Alpharetta First United Methodist Church. circa 1834. The Methodist Church was part of the Forsyth Circuit of the Cherokee District. Methodist camp meetings were held near this spot in the early 1830s, and there was a meeting house as early as 1834. On April 1, 1871, Isham Teasley, one of the original Milton County Inferior Court Justices, donated land on which the brick chapel now stands. At that time, there was already a church building on the property. This building may have been the white frame church, known to have stood on this site until 1931 which was replaced with the current brick chapel. The church parsonage lot, purchased in 1882, was across North Main Street just south of the chapel.
The Methodist Church was part of the Forsyth Circuit of the Cherokee District. Methodist camp meetings were held near this spot in the early 1830s, and there was a meeting house as early as 1834. On April 1, 1871, Isham Teasley, one of the original Milton County Inferior Court Justices, donated land on which the brick chapel now stands. At that time, there was already a church building on the property. This building may have been the white frame church, known to have stood on this site until 1931 which was replaced with the current brick chapel. The church parsonage lot, purchased in 1882, was across North Main Street just south of the chapel.
Erected 2008 by City of Alpharetta. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1912.
Location. 34° 4.65′ N, 84° 17.65′ W. Marker is in Alpharetta, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Georgia Route 9 at milepost 25) and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 North Main Street, Alpharetta GA 30009, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Norman House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lewis-Manning House
More about this marker. The marker is part of the Alpharetta “History Walk,” a walking tour of historic sites in the city.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012
2. Alpharetta First United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2012
3. Alpharetta First United Methodist Church Marker
The marker stands in front of the chapel, built in 1931.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.