Faith Chapel, Jekyll Island

Name: Faith Chapel
Address: Jekyll Island, United States
Telephone: +1 912-635-3400

#5 among attractions in Jekyll Island

Top attraction, Historical place, Church, Shingle style architecture

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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. ()

Built: 1904 (120 years ago)Coordinates: 31°3'38"N, 81°25'18"W

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Jekyll Island United States

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+1 912-635-3400

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Faith Chapel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Simons Island Light, Summer Waves, Jekyll Island Club, Jekyll Island Museum.

5.3 miN
Museum, History museum
St. Simons Island Light, Saint Simons Island
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Watersports, Water park, Swimming
Summer Waves, Jekyll Island
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~60 ftW
Golf
Jekyll Island Club, Jekyll Island
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~1430 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Natural history museum
Jekyll Island Museum, Jekyll Island
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Bridge
Sidney Lanier Bridge, Golden Isles of Georgia
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History museum, Museum
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Neptune Park Fun Zone, Saint Simons Island
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Shingle style architecture
Walter Rogers Furness Cottage, Jekyll Island
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Neighbourhood
Horton House, Jekyll Island
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