The Incredible Church In Georgia That Has Been Left In Ruins

In a place with as much history as the Peach State, it's not much of a surprise that there are plenty of abandoned places in Georgia. Often, these no-longer-used destinations become eyesores to the surrounding community, and it's not uncommon to see shuttered buildings being overtaken by nature and graffiti. The spot we're featuring today may no longer be used for its intended purpose, but it's now a beautiful art piece that speaks to the history of the area. The Nesbitt-Union Chapel in Marietta, GA is a historic church that's no longer standing, but is still a landmark of the community.

The Nesbitt-Union Chapel was originally just a single room constructed in 1886, and it was unique in that it served as a chapel for several different denominations.

This is a pretty busy area today, but in the late 1800s, this was located on Marietta's outskirts. The church was an important place of worship for those who lived just outside of the city and would have had to travel many miles to reach Marietta for service.

Some of the early history surrounding the church has been lost to time. At some point, there was a fire that burned down a wooden structure on the property.

It's likely that this was a prior building that served as a chapel before the construction of the stone building whose remains still stand here today.

By the early 1900s, all that remained of the church was a single wall.

Recently, a "ghost frame" has been erected to memorialize the history of the site and help you better imagine what stood here.

It may look a bit bizarre from the side of the road, but I think this is such a neat art piece and a beautiful tribute to a piece of history!

For more information about these church ruins in Marietta, GA, check out the Friends of Nesbitt Union Chapel Facebook page.

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