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-Georgia, Churches and Temples

Acworth Christian Church: Historical Restoration Success Story in Acworth, Georgia

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The Acworth Christian Church congregation began in 1858 as the Mt. Zion Church of Christ. The current structure was built in 1875, replacing a previous structure that had been lost to fire.

Located in downtown Acworth, the church fell into disrepair. Congregation members sought funding from Save Acworth History Foundation (SAHF) to restore their church, and they were able to fully restore the building by 2022.

The Cobb Landmarks & History Foundation recognized the SAHF and the church with an “outstanding contribution to the preservation of our heritage.”

-Georgia, Black History, Churches and Temples

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church-Acworth, Georgia

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Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church sits next to a large park and new homes in the revitalized downtown area of Acworth, Georgia. Founded in September 1864, the church was founded within a few months of Acworth being captured by the Union troops but before the end of the Civil War in 1865, making it an early freedmen’s church.

The current church building was built in 1914.

-Georgia, Churches and Temples, Schools

Mars Hill School-Acworth, Georgia

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Built in 1873 by the Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, the school was deeded to Cobb County schools in 1902. It was used for public education until 1938.