Darien United Methodist Church
N 31° 22.126 W 081° 25.995
17R E 458799 N 3470552
Darien United Methodist Church is on Vernon Square in the Vernon Square-Columbus Square Historic District.
Waymark Code: WM2609
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2007
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The historical marker reads:
"John Wesley, founder of Methodism, spent January 2 & 3, 1737, among the Scots in Darien where he first prayed extempore.
In 1836 after many efforts, circuit riders aided by layman F. R. Shackelford organized a Society. 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."
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Vernon Square-Columbus Square Historic District
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]
Address:
Vernon Square
PO Box 681
Darien, GA USA
31305
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Plaque on building (Photo in gallery)
Optional link to narrative or database: Not listed
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