Saint Mark United Methodist Church, Atlanta

One of the few granite churches in Atlanta built in the Gothic Revival style, Saint Mark was constructed between 1902 and 1903 and boasts intricate details, including the use of Stone Mountain granite, a triple entrance portal, and pot-metal stained-glass windows. Willis F. Denny, the architect, is also responsible for constructing two other granite Methodist churches that still stand today.

The building's significance is not only in its architecture but also in its history. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a historic building by the City of Atlanta. The congregation chose the location for Saint Marl for more space and to move away from the "Tight Squeeze" area beyond the city limits, which was considered dangerous. Over the years, the church has undergone significant changes. The twelve pictorial stained-glass works that depict scenes from the life of Jesus were installed gradually from 1909 to 1959.

In the early 1990s, Saint Mark United Methodist Church was on the brink of closure, but thanks to its congregation, it now boasts more than 1700 members. In 2008, a fifteen-year series of renovations to the main sanctuary was completed, restoring its beauty for all to see.