FAITH · HISTORICAL MARKER
Chickasawhatchee Primitive Baptist Church
Faith
6
Chickasawhatchee Primitive Baptist Church was organized on September 28, 1858, with two men and five women as charter members, and it is the oldest church in Terrell County on its original site. Haley Johnson of Dawson gave three acres of land, and later Sharpe and Crouch of Dawson gave an additional acre. The church building was under construction at the time of organization. Elder William Hubbard was the first pastor and served during the War Between the States, 1861-1865. Elder J.J. Davis was pastor after the war until his death in 1875. Other pastors included Elders Elijah Blackshear, W. T. Everett, R. H. Jennings, S. H. Whatley, A. R. Crumpton, V. F. Agan, J. H. Chapman, George R. Daniels, W. E. Price, and F. Arthur DeVane. Deacons included Joel Harrell, Wm. Jennings, J. E. Boseman, J. J. Adams, M. E. Jennings, R. S. Everett, W. R. Garrett, George D. Jennings, and J. L. Hudson. Clerks since organization were William Hubbard, J. E. Boseman, J. H. Pierce, R. H. Jennings, J. L. Adams, Miles Blackshear, James H. Kennedy, Floyd Jennings, J. B. Brim, R. E. L. Hammond, George D. Jennings, Mrs. Marian J. Agan, Mrs. Myra Daniels, and Henry S. Jennings.
FIND IT
Dawson, Georgia
CITY · 6 STOPSExplore Dawson, Georgia
Hear every story as you drive
4.8 Stars · 800+ Ratings
© 2026 MainEngine