Faith Chapel
Why it's listed
Faith Chapel is a small wood frame church with a brick foundation on Old Plantation Road, Jekyll Island, Georgia. Built in 1904, it has shingled exterior and interior walls and a belfry above the narthex, with gargoyles modeled on those of Notre Dame in Paris under the eaves. Inside, angled king post trusses form an A-frame roof, and hand carved animal heads mark the ends of the center post struts. The nave holds about 120 people. Two notable stained-glass windows are set in the east and west walls, one by Maitland Armstrong and his daughter Helen and the other by Louis Comfort Tiffany. From 1904 to 1942 the non-denominational chapel served the wealthy members of the Jekyll Island Club, with club waiters forming the choir. Later it served island residents until restoration began in 1970. No record of the architect or builder survives. The chapel is valued as a distinguished example of Shingle Style Gothic Revival.
Significance in brief: From 1904 to 1942 the chapel provided religious services for the millionaires who wintered at the Jekyll Island Club, and later served island residents. Its major architectural features are original stained-glass windows by Maitland Armstrong and Louis Comfort Tiffany. It is described as a quiet and distinguished example of what might be called Shingle Style Gothic Revival.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 71000277, listed July 14, 1971. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Old Plantation Rd., Jekyll Island |
|---|---|
| County | Glynn County |
| Listed | July 14, 1971 |
| Reference number | 71000277 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1904 |
| Architectural style | Shingle Style Gothic Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Excellent condition and unaltered, on its original site. Restored by the Jekyll Island State Park Authority and opened to the public in November 1970. |
| Acreage | 2.4 |
| Within district | Jekyll Island Club |
| Coordinates | 31.06083, -81.42159 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 71000277.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5431160
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.