National Register of Historic Places

Faith Chapel

Jekyll Island, Glynn County, Georgia
Listed
July 13, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000277

About this property

Faith Chapel is a historic chapel on Old Plantation Road in Jekyll Island, Georgia and was built in 1904. It was used as a non-denominational chapel until 1942. The state of Georgia purchased it along with Jekyll Island in 1947. It is administered by the Jekyll Island State Park Authority and was opened to the public in 1970. It has a wood "A" frame and a brick foundation. The interior and exterior walls are shingled, with gargoyles that are replicas of the ones at Notre Dame Cathedral. The chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971 and it is open to the public.

Location

Jekyll Island, Glynn County, Georgia
31.06083, -81.42159

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Faith Chapel listed on the National Register?

Faith Chapel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 13, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Faith Chapel?

Faith Chapel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Faith Chapel?

The period of significance for Faith Chapel is recorded as the industrial era.

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