1800 Emanuel United Methodist Church

Begun in the year 1800 as New Hope Methodist Church on Laurel Grove Plantation 2 miles S present site. In 1833, the original building moved to this site, and its name changed to Emanuel. Hand hewn pillars and wooden pegs are visible. In 1799, George Clark, sent by Bishop Asbury to St. Mary`s, started Methodist Societies in Glynn Co. The 1829 Quarterly Conf. for St. Mary`s and St. Illa Ct. was held here. W Wm. Gassoway- pastor; James Helveston- class leader. In 1841, St. Illa Ct. (Satilla) became the Brunswick Ct. with Emanuel as one of 11 preaching points. Since 1799, Emanuel has been in continuous service.