Located in McIntosh County on Highway 17, Christ’s Chapel is better known as the “Smallest Church in America.” Initially constructed in 1940, the current church was rebuilt after it was destroyed by arson in 2015.
Christ’s Chapel-Townsend, Georgia
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Darien United Methodist Church-Darien, Georgia
From the historic marker, “On November 29, 1841, the cornerstone was laid for Darien Methodist Church on Vernon Square. This church, set afire twice by Federal troops in 1863, did not burn and became the rallying site for the rebuilding of Darien. Destroyed in 1881 by a hurricane, it was replaced in 1883 by the present sanctuary. The Women’s Society, begun in 1878, raised funds for rebuilding.”
First African Baptist Church-Darien, Georgia
Built in 1868, the First African Baptist Church in Darien is a replica of an earlier-built 1834 church on the same site. It was burned during the 1863 burning by Federal troops during the Civil War.
Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin-Sharon, Georgia
Built in 1883, the Church of the Purification is tied to the oldest Catholic congregation in Georgia. Started in 1790 by several families from Maryland, the congregation began in Locust Grove in Taliaferro County. This church is the third building of the church. The church no longer hosts regular services.
Emanuel House of Prayer-Darien, Georgia
Once known as Grace Baptist Church, this Gothic Revival building always gets my attention when I drive through Darien. In researching this church, it is also listed as the Imanuel House of Prayer. It is a contributing property to the local historic district.
Georgetown United Methodist Church-Georgetown, Georgia
