The story
The Mother Church of Georgia, founded with the colony in 1733. John Wesley served as rector (1736-37) before returning to England and founding Methodism. The current Greek Revival building dates to 1838. George Whitefield, the great evangelist, also preached here.
Everything that was here
- 1838–present · still open
Christ Churchchurch
The Mother Church of Georgia, founded with the colony in 1733. John Wesley served as rector (1736-37) before returning to England and founding Methodism. The current Greek Revival building dates to 1838. George…
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Christ Church (Second Building)Church
A new church was built in 1838 but damaged by multiple fires and storms. The building evolved through several renovations before being replaced.
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Christ Church Parish (Founded with Colony)Church
Established with the founding of the Georgia colony by James Oglethorpe. The original wooden church stood on this site; John Wesley, founder of Methodism, served as rector from 1736-1737 during his troubled Georgia…
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Connected places
Johnson Square
Trustees' Garden (Colonial Agricultural Experiment)
Wormsloe State Historic Site
Congregation Mickve Israel (Founded)
Christ Church Burial Ground
Wesley Chapel (Original)
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Nearby history
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