Pitts Chapel

Pitts Chapel (HMRUM)

Location: Macon, GA 31217 Jones County
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Country: United States of America
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N 32° 55.717', W 83° 30'

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The first record of Pitts Chapel dates back to October 13, 1860 when three and three-fourths acres of land was purchased from James Wells for $130 for the purpose of erecting a Methodist Episcopal Church. Upon this land was erected the largest and finest church of that time in Jones County. This church located at the Cross Roads in the southern part of the county was named Pitts Chapel for Peyton T. Pitts, Sr. who built it of his own means, and who was its main support until his death on July 1, 1885. The original frame building is of choice material and shows the skill and workmanship of Owen Bostic, master carpenter and slave. Several additions have been added through the years. In 1864, Pitts Chapel was commandeered by the Union Army as an advanced surgical hospital. The first trustees were Peyton T. Pitts, Sr., Thomas J. Stewart, Albert O. Blanks, Washington Kelly, and Giles Griswold.
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HM NumberHMRUM
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Placed ByJones County History and Heritage
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Date Added Monday, September 1st, 2014 at 11:03am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 266241 N 3646146
Decimal Degrees32.92861667, -83.50000000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 32° 55.717', W 83° 30'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds32° 55' 43.02" N, 83° 30' 0.00" W
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Area Code(s)478, 912
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 123-199 Pitts Chapel Rd, Macon GA 31217, US
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