Episcopal Church of the Messiah
Feb 06, 03:13 PM
Episcopal missionaries reached Murphy in 1853. By 1860 a one-fourth acre of land had been purchased. The current Carpenter Gothic sanctuary was completed in 1896. The William Beal family was instrumental in the construction of this church. By 1902 the church was consecrated a mission and named Church of the Messiah.
The features of the exterior that research suggests are original are the building's frame, bell tower, porch and sacristy. Those of the interior that are likely original are the altar, bell, floor, and the incredible herringbone paneling made of heart-of-Georgia pine.
The features of the exterior that research suggests are original are the building's frame, bell tower, porch and sacristy. Those of the interior that are likely original are the altar, bell, floor, and the incredible herringbone paneling made of heart-of-Georgia pine.