The land on which Hillcrest Chapel sits was originally a 202 ½ acre lot won in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery. After a few different property owners, John. B Wilcoxon purchased the land.
Willcoxon (1823-1896) came to Newnan from his father’s farm in the county in 1843 to practice law. Willcoxon headed a company of cavalry from Coweta during the Civil War. Both before and after the war he managed a large plantation from this property. In 1867, Colonel Willcoxon built a cotton yarn factory and became one of Coweta County’s most successful businessmen. He also served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1875-1876 and was described in 1895 as “one of Coweta County’s best and wealthiest citizens.”
In 1913, the property was purchased by the children of Samuel James Arnold and Monterrey Houston Arnold. The Arnold children owned the house for nearly 40 years. In 1950, Daniel B. Blalock Sr purchased the property and a funeral home opened in the house in 1953.
Hillcrest Chapel was nominated for a 1991 Georgia Trust for
Historic Preservation Award. On May 20, 1991 the Willcoxon-Arnall House was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Hillcrest Chapel has been continuously serving the community for 60 plus years. The Hillcrest Chapel owners and staff are proud to not only carry on this tradition of excellence in funeral service but also preserve this historic structure for future generations.