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HISTORIC CLARKESVILLE CHURCHES |
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Bethlehem Baptist Church 624 Highway 197 North Bethlehem Baptist holds the distinction of being the oldest church in Habersham County as well as the largest. Founded in 1818, the church met in various locations until the present building was erected in 1978. |
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Grace Calvary Episcopal Church Green and Wilson Streets, downtown Grace Calvary was founded in 1838. The beautiful Greek Revival building is the oldest church structure in Habersham County, completed in 1842. It was built by Jarvis Van Buren, nephew of President Martin Van Buren. The huge multi-paned windows contain most of the original hand-blown glass. The boxed pews are probably the most distinguishing feature of the interior, and the black walnut Erben organ is the oldest working pipe organ (1848) in Georgia. |
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First Presbyterian Church, North Washington Street This mid-nineteenth century Greek Revival style church is historically significant as a major public work by Jarvis Van Buren, nephew of President Martin Van Buren. As a Presbyterian Church, it was relatively rare in North Georgia. The church was organized in 1832 and built in 1848. In 1907 it was turned around to face Washington Street instead of Jefferson Street. Houston-Franklin House, Washington and Marion Streets This late nineteenth century Gothic Revival-style house was moved to its present location from Turnerville, Georgia, around 1900, and was a boarding house. The Presbyterian Church purchased it in 1983 to use as a library, classroom and meeting area. It was the home of Mitchell Franklin, early 20th century Ordinary of Habersham County. |
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