Collection
Historic Rural Churches Archive
Historic Rural Churches of Georgia (HRCGA) was founded in 2012 by Sonny Seals and George Hart with a mission to research, document and ultimately preserve historic rural churches across the state. The items in this collection constitute mostly church histories of various rural churches documented by the Historic Rural Church Archive (HRCA).
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Still imageOld Wesley Chapel
An illustration of the original building of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, including the bell tower. -
TextA Memorial of Wesley Chapel, Atlanta's First Church
Forsyth, W. H.A brief history of Wesley Chapel Methodist Church including details of the founding, construction of the first and second buildings, situation during the Civil War, and a list of members from 1867. -
TextZebulon Methodist Church
Mitchell, Frances G.A history of the Zebulon Methodist Church including details of the founding, construction of a building, original trustees, early members, list of preachers, involvement in the Conference, composition of the Circuit, membership, the church schools, members who went into the clergy, presiding elders, pastor salaries, and an additional section on the Womens Missionary Society. -
Still imageUnidentified neoclassical church building
An unidentified church building in the neoclassical style with a view of the front doors and steeple. The church sign is visible in front of the building, but illegible. -
Still imageUnidentified church building
An unidentified church building with a view of the front door beneath the steeple and the large front window. -
Still imageUnidentified church building
An unidentified church building with a view of the front doors and the bell tower in the back. -
Still imageInterior of an unidentified church
The interior of a sanctuary looking towards the pulpit and chior from behind the rows of pews. -
Still imageUnidentified church from the Atlanta-Decatur-Oxford Charge
An unidentified church building in the neoclassical style with a view of the large front porch with columns. -
TextHistory of Douglasville Charge: Winston Church
A brief history of the Winston Methodist Church including details of the founding, charter members, the destruction of the original building by fire, and a list of Pastors and Presiding Elders. -
TextHistory of the Sugar Hill Methodist Church
A brief history of Sugar Hill Methodist Church including details of the founding, construction of the building, description of the community, and the pastor. -
TextHistory of Subligna Methodist Church
White, Mrs. M. J.A brief history of Subligna Methodist Church including details of the founding, construction of the first and second buildings, charter members, the Dirttown Camp Ground, list of pastors, notable members, and plans for construction of a new building. -
TextHistory of Striplin's Chapel M. E. Church
A brief history of the Stripling's Chapel Methodist Church including details of the founding, original worship services, the building, rennovations to the building, a list of pastors, members who went into the clergy, and current worship practice. -
Still imagePoplar Springs Camp Ground
The main arbor at the Poplar Springs Camp Ground, with a view of the covered gathering space tucked behind several large trees. -
Still imagePoplar Springs Camp Ground
Several outbuildings that make up a part of the Poplar Springs Camp Ground with a view through the covered porch areas of a row of the buildings. -
TextThe History of Johnson Chapel Church, Armuchee Circuit---Rome District
A brief history of the Johnson Chapel Church including notes on the location, organization, membership, property value, and the current preacher. -
TextHistory of the John Wesley Methodist Church
A brief history of the John Wesley Methodist Church including details of the founding, construction of a building, early pastors, and the character of the membership. -
TextHistory of Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church (1909-1951)
A brief history of the Young Harris Memorial Methodist Church including details of the founding, early pastors and members, construction of a building, repair and remodeling of the building, move to a second building, a list of pastors, and mentions of notable members. -
Still imageAlpharetta Methodist Church
The Alpharetta Methodist Church building with a view of the front door. -
TextEton Methodist Church
Hartley, Mrs. Johnnie P.A brief history of the Eton Methodist Church including details of its founding and a list of pastors. -
TextHistory County Line Methodist Church 1869-1969
A brief history of the County Line Methodist Church including details of the church's founding, the construction of the church building, and a chronological list of important dates in the church's history.