Jackson Chapel Explained

Jackson Chapel is a historic A.M.E. church in Washington, Georgia. It is more than 150 years old.[1] It located at 318 Whitehall Street, formerly known as Freedmen Road.[1] [2] The church was built in 1867 by former slaves[2] including those owned by Robert Toombs. Family members of William Gaines and his brother Wesley John Gaines continue to be active in the church.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jackson Chapel to celebrate 150 years in special service with Bishop Jackson - www.news-reporter.com - News-Reporter. 2018-02-11. 2018-02-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20180210062203/http://www.news-reporter.com/news/2017-09-21/Front_Page/Jackson_Chapel_to_celebrate_150_years_in_special_s.html. dead.
  2. Web site: Backroads & Byways of Georgia (First Edition) (Backroads & Byways). David B.. Jenkins. 6 June 2017. The Countryman Press. Google Books.

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