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Smallest Church in America

US Hwy. 17 South, Darien, Georgia 31305 USA

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“1 of the tiniest churches in America”

The Smallest Church in America was built in 1949 by Mrs. Agnes Harper and is "deeded to Jesus Christ." It is located on US 17 north of South Newport. It's probably not the smallest.. but it's pretty darn small. Signs help you find the place. Area nearby to sit and have lunch. This small church has chairs that will sit 6 on each side. The church is a small white building about 10'x20'. A bell tower (proportional in size to the church) was added to the church in 1998. There are stained glass windows on either side and the back wall. 

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Reviewed by
teddykleisner

  • 1 Review
  • 7 Helpful
April 02, 2015
Rated

Neat stop right off I95. I concur with Ms. Jenkins. The church is no where near the icon on the mobile app map. It is located off the northbound lane of HWY 17 just about a mile south of I95 exit 67. There is also a geocache at the site.

7 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
kinseygrands

  • 1 Review
  • 4 Helpful
December 19, 2015
Rated 5.0

Great roadside stop. Unfortunately, recent vandalism caused original church to burn down;however, God's people are stepping up and rebuilding it!!
We met Pat Young, the church caretaker, super nice man! We also met several volunteers there who welcomed us with Gods love, smiles, and warm chili. Can't wait to visit again and see this beautiful place rebuilt! Should be ready 1/1/16.

4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
lensitude

  • 6 Reviews
  • 4 Helpful
April 06, 2015
Rated 5.0

Seeing America's smallest, biggest, best, worst, weirdest, etc, should be a no brainer for all roadtrippers so be sure to mark this one on your map (correction: app). Plus, you get to ring the cool bell beside the church.. try resisting that temptation!

4 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
randomrose88

  • 4 Reviews
  • 3 Helpful
March 11, 2018
Rated 5.0

Easy to find (lights and security cameras at night)! Super cute church you can even walk inside & sign the guest book! Watch out for mosquitos though!

3 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
76VeeDub

  • 38 Reviews
  • 16 Helpful
April 08, 2018
Rated 5.0

We visited this little roadside wonder both before some jackwagon burned it down, and now again since it has been rebuilt in all its miniscule glory. This place is exactly what you thought it was when you clicked on it... A tiny church, with a tiny bell you can ring, in a beautiful setting, only a mile from the interstate. If you dont stop here then you must not love the fat little baby Jesus!

2 people found this review helpful
  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
February 18, 2018
Rated 5.0

Definitely worth the stop! Very cute and cool. Down I95 south, get off at exit 67. Make your first left. Go under I95 and travel 3/4 of a mile. See sign on left.

1 person found this review helpful
  • 2 Reviews
  • 1 Helpful
January 17, 2018
Rated 5.0

Quick, cute and nestled amongst some gorgeous Southern Live Oaks.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
AlexandraDoherty

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
December 14, 2017
Rated 5.0

So adorable. We made a ten minute stop with the kids on our road trip. Wrote a prayer in a prayer book and got a few pics. Worth it!

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
rebeccavanhoof

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
August 03, 2017
Rated 5.0

This was a lovely little stop - and barely a mile off 95. Worth the trip. : )

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
jcarteris74

  • 2 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
September 17, 2014
Rated 4.0

Easy to get to from I-95. Great place to stretch your legs & take some photos.

1 person found this review helpful

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Smallest Church in America

US Hwy. 17 South
Darien, Georgia
31305 USA
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