Dorchester Presbyterian Church

Dorchester Presbyterian Church by L. Quarterman

This church, built in 1854 on a lot of four acres donated by B. A. Busbee, was first used for summer services only. On January 6, 1871, it was admitted into the Savannah Presbytery as an organized church of 14 members. The Rev. J. W. Montgomery was the first pastor. L. J. Mallard was the first ruling elder. The bell, from old Sunbury, was once used for church, school, market and town. The font and communion service are from Midway Church. The font was a gift from Dr. William McWhir, the tankard from John Lambert, the communion service from Simon Monroe, Esq. Elders contributing most in later years – Preston Waite and Charles B. Jones.

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2 thoughts on “Dorchester Presbyterian Church

  1. Lois Fleming Hand (Mrs John Screven Hand) says:

    Good web site,very informative

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