Historical Marker

Franklin Methodist Church

Franklin · Heard County · Erected 1956

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Raised in 1831 from hand-hewn pine beams, this is among the area's oldest church buildings. Its slave gallery sat unusually behind the pulpit, and early members recalled Creek Indians worshipping here when their population was still large.

About this site

Franklin Methodist Church is a historical marker in Franklin, Heard County, erected in 1956. It is one of 3 historical markers documented in Heard County, among 93 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.2801, -85.0957 near Franklin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Franklin Baptist Church (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Heard County Courthouse, Franklin City Cemetery, and Heard County Jail.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.2801, -85.0957 · Franklin, Heard County

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