Culloden Primitive Baptist (Monroe County, Ga.)

Culloden Primitive Baptist is part of the Culloden Historic District placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The church has an active congregation and is well maintained. The area around Culloden was first settled by Scottish Highlanders dating back to 1739, but the town of Culloden was not incorporated until 1887. It was first called Cullodenville to honor William Culloden, a merchant who settled there in 1780. The following history was given by the church: "Culloden Primitive Baptist was constituted on Saturday, April 10, 1909 with 28 members, all by letter. These opening words from the minutes mark the beginning of our church. Of the original 28 members, 25 came from Sharon Church and three from Mount Carmel Church in Crawford County. Sister Amanda Pierce Chatfield is the only surviving charter member. The Presbytery at the constitution consisted of Elders M. F. Stubbs (Moderator), F. H. Sills (Clerk), W. W. Childs, Morgan Brown, H. Bussy, B. H. Pierson and F. L Fuller. The Culloden Primitive Baptist Church began with services once a month. In 1957 half-time services were begun. The church went to full-time service in 1961. Bible Study was started in 1959 with the organization of the Fannie C. Holmes Bible Study. The present annex was completed in 1963. It is of interest to note that this Church has entertained two sessions of the Southern States Bible Conference: 4th Session, October 24-26, 1922; 10th Session, November 13-15, 1928."