Georgia is packed with churches that have been standing for over 100, 150, even 200 years and they’re still looking amazing.
We’re talking towering steeples, hand-painted ceilings, stained glass that lights up the pews, and even a few spaces that feel untouched by modern time.
Some were rebuilt after fires, others still have their original wooden beams, and a few once welcomed famous preachers in the past.
If you love old buildings, Georgia history, or just want to see some beautiful places, let’s check out these 10 churches across the state that have stood the test of time.
1. Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Savannah
The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Savannah was dedicated in 1876 and stands tall at 222 East Harris Street, crowned by twin 214-foot spires.
Packed with jaw-dropping details, this French Gothic-style church features Austrian stained glass, hand-painted ceilings, and a white marble altar from Italy.
Step inside and you’ll see 81 stained glass panels glowing with color, gold leaf accents, and walls straight out of a European castle.
2. Christ Church (Episcopal), Savannah
Just a few blocks away, Christ Church (Episcopal) is another beauty and is even known as the “Mother Church of Georgia,” dating back to 1733.
At 28 Bull Street, this classic white building looks like something from Ancient Greece with it’s big columns out front.
Inside, it’s all polished wood pews and simple chandeliers, plus a history that includes John Wesley (founder of Methodism) preaching here.
3. Saint Paul’s Church, Augusta
Head up to Augusta and you’ll find Saint Paul’s Church which is the city’s oldest church, initially founded in 1750 and rebuilt after a fire in 1919.
It sits right on the Savannah River at 605 Reynolds Street, with red brick walls, towering white columns, and a steeple that rises gracefully above the trees.
Walk inside and you’re met with the glow of stained glass, a huge pipe organ with over 2,700 pipes, and a peaceful courtyard.
4. Old Church, Oxford
Tucked away in the tiny town of Oxford, the Old Church is a time capsule from 1841 that still stands at Wesley Street and Fletcher.
It’s a simple wooden structure—no frills, just white clapboard walls, a gabled roof, and rows of tall sash windows.
This place, built for Emory College students, feels frozen in time with wooden pews, creaky floors, and morning light spilling across the room.
5. Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Atlanta
Now jump into Atlanta and you’ll find the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, a landmark completed in 1873 at 48 M.L.K Jr. Drive SW.
This brick Gothic Revival church has pointed arches, tall stained glass windows, and a tower that cuts through the city skyline.
It’s surprisingly peaceful inside, with deep wood tones, colorful stained glass, and an altar that fits nicely into the calm setting.
6. First Presbyterian Church, Marietta
Next up is First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, founded in 1835 and still anchoring the corner of 189 Church Street with its small-town charm.
This red-brick church features a white steeple, large arched windows, and a sanctuary that has served the local community for generations.
Inside, you’ll find rows of wooden pews, stained glass from the early 1900s, and a cozy vibe that makes it feel like Sunday mornings have never skipped a beat.
7. St. Peter’s Catholic Church, LaGrange
Down in LaGrange, St. Peter’s Catholic Church is a bit more modern, with parish roots dating back to 1936.
The current building at 200 Lafayette Parkway was completed in 1988, showcasing antique white brick and stained-glass windows.
Step inside and you’ll find a bright, open sanctuary designed to serve a growing community.
8. Church of the Holy Family, Columbus
Swing over to Columbus and you’ll find the Church of the Holy Family, Georgia’s oldest active Catholic church, built in 1880.
It’s located at 320 12th Street, with stucco-over-brick walls, a steep roof, and a spire that rises above the rooftops, as if keeping watch over downtown.
It’s homey and classic, with wood-trimmed details, ornate stained-glass windows, and colorful sanctuary paintings and stenciling overhead.
9. Zion Episcopal Church, Talbotton
Just outside the bustle, Zion Episcopal Church in Talbotton was built in 1848 and still rests quietly beneath the mossy trees.
This tiny wooden church was handmade with local heart pine and wooden pegs, and it still has its original glass windows.
No modern features here—just pure 1800s beauty with a pipe organ you pump by hand.
10. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Macon
Finally, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Macon wraps things up with some serious wow factor.
Completed in 1903, it towers over downtown at 830 Poplar Street with twin spires that stretch 200 feet into the air.
This Romanesque Revival beauty is built from red brick with limestone trim and has over 60 stained glass windows imported from Germany.
Inside, it stuns with vaulted ceilings, marble columns, a 1,000-pipe organ, and detailed murals that transport you far from Georgia.
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