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History of Princeton United Methodist Church 175 th Celebration – May 2, 2010 HISTORY OF PRINCETON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Princeton United Methodist Church began in l835 as a mission of the Watkinsville Methodist Church. Worship services and Sunday School are thought to have been held in a vacant warehouse owned by the textile mill. The mill was established in 1836 and later in 1845, was called the Princeton Manufacturing Company. George White in his Statistics of the State of Georgia, published in l849, said about the Princeton Manufacturing Company”…make arrangements to have divine service at the factory twice a month, and have provided a library for the operatives. This establishment reflects credit upon the spirited owners.” The first house of worship was called “The Meeting House” and was located on the West side of the Oconee River near the old covered bridge, some ¼ mile from the present location. George and Elizabeth Williams, on May 5, l851 gave the land to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South “…to locate a meeting house near the Princeton Factory bridge on land containing an acre more or less.” Trustees were: Albon Chase, John Allison, Sam C. Couch, William Center, Alsa Moore, Thomas Parrish, William I. Archer. This deed was recorded August 18, 185l. Princeton was on the charge known as the Factory Mission, which was moved from the Watkinsville Charge to the Athens Charge many times. From 1854-1860 we were on the Watkinsville Charge. In 1860 and 1861 we were on the Athens Charge. In 1862 till 1866 back on the Watkinsville Charge. Then from 1867 till 1878 we were back on the Athens Charge. 1879-1880 found Princeton back on the Watkinsville Charge. In 1881 we became the Oconee and Factory Mission Charge. In the Annual Conference of 1864, Meeting January 5-10, 1865, the four churches on the Factory Mission were mentioned: High Shoals, Princeton, Georgia Factory, and Paper Mill. At the Annual Conference of 1871, meeting in Athens on November 29-December 5, Princeton is mentioned as having 84 members. Princeton is mentioned in the Quarterly Conference Minutes of the Watkinsville Methodist Episcopal Church, South. On June 2, 1855 mention is made of the Sunday School at Princeton is in a very prosperous condition and is well attended by teachers and pupils. Again in February of 1863 Princeton is said to be in “a good spiritual state” and John Allison is listed as being elected as a steward. 21
History of Princeton United Methodist Church 175 th Celebration – May 2, 2010 HISTORY OF PRINCETON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - 1883 In 1883 Marion L. Dunaway gave the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, five acres of land “… forever to be used for a church & Burrying [sic] ground.” A white framed church was constructed adjacent to the Princeton Manufacturing Company. The President of the Princeton Manufacturing Company at this time was James S. Hamilton. Charge Conference Records indicate that the church was called The Hamilton Church at Princeton Factory. It may have been named after the President of the factory. An article in the Wesleyan Christian Advocate dated October 10, 1883 stated: “The new Methodist Church at Princeton Factory is now nearly completed and will be ready for services by the second Sabbath in October, at which time the house will be dedicated. We have not been advised, as yet, what minister will officiate on that occasion. The church is a very handsome frame building, and is sufficient large to accommodate the congregation which usually assembles at that place. We believe there is yet lacking enough funds to pay the indebtedness. Let those friendly to the church make an effort to pay all debts. And let the church start its career of usefulness, free from financial embarrassment. “Athens Watchman” The church was dedicated on October 14,1883 by the Rev. Samuel (Sam)P. Jones, a popular evangelist of that day. HISTORY OF PRINCETON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1883 - 1889 1883 Oconee Circuit: Princeton (Georgia Factory), Rays, Veals, Mt. Carmel, Paper Mill. Thomas O. Rorie, P.C., George W. Yarbrough, P.E.. William J. Hale was the Recording Steward, S.S. Superintendent, and Class Leader 1884 Oconee Circuit and Factory Mission: Princeton, Rays, Temple, Bethel, New Hope, Paper Mill, Veals, Powell’s Mill, Ga. Factory. J.L. Lupo, P.C.; Dr. Jesse Boring, P.E. W.J. Hale, S.S. Superintendent Stewards: W.J. Hale & M.L.Dunaway At 4 th Q.C. “…Upon motion of Bro. Dunaway Conference agreed to permit Factory Mission to use it (Stanley Chapel) as a parsonage if preacher in charge (P.C.) of work was willing to live there.” Suggestions made by 4 th Q.C. to make circuit of Watkinsville,Tigers, Rays, New Hope, Farmington, 22
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