Gethsemane Baptist Church Collection
Collection
Identifier: SMC 40
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a two-page typed history of the church, covering from its founding in 1920 to the 1980s.
Dates
- Creation: 1989
Biographical / Historical
According to the church’s history, it was organized in 1920 under the leadership of Rev. Michael Williams. It was located on 15th Avenue at Cusseta Road. That building was destroyed by fire in 1923 and replaced in 1925. The church was incorporated in 1955 and the building renovated in 1956. In 1978 the present location was purchased at 242 Kendrick Avenue and occupied on November 13, 1978, its 59th anniversary.
Full Extent
1 Folder
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Gift of the church in 1989
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States