About Our Church

The Eatonton Presbyterian Church had its beginning in the old Union Church building, which was constructed in 1819, and actually housed four denominations - Baptist, Christian, Methodist and Presbyterian.

In 1895 the Baptist sold their interest in the building to the Presbyterians for $200. The Christians and the Methodists had already moved out of the building. The building was torn down to avoid desecration.

Through a land exchange with the Mayor and aldermen of the city of Eatonton, the Presbyterians obtained an 80’ x 100’ lot on Madison Avenue in exchange for the land on which the Union Church had stood.

The old tenor-voiced bell, the cornerstone (dated 1819) and the twenty-four foot granite steps from the Union Church were saved and used in the new church. The bell, which was cast in Philadelphia in 1824, is still in its original cradle and can be heard every Sunday to announce the start of church service.

The beautiful chandelier, which is original, was purchased in 1896 and was presented to the church by the “Young Peoples Society.” The chandelier was originally an oil lantern type and could be lowered from the ceiling to replenish the oil. In 1940 the chandelier was restored and converted to electric lights.

On November 24, 1991 ground was broken for the start of the construction of the Callaway Fellowship Hall and Educational Building. Architectural drawings were prepared by church member, William Durham.

During the Winter and Spring of 1992 the building and first floor were completed by contractor Ezekial Williams. The second floor was finished later by the Men of the Church. Dedication of the new addition was held on May 24, 1992.

The sanctuary was renovated in 2000 and was re-dedicated on December 10, 2000.