Historic District - North in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Wesley
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
1. John Wesley by Sculptor Marshall Daugherty
South face:
Minister
Of The
Church of England
In Savannah
1736-1737
East face:
My hearts desire
for this place
is not that it be
a famous or rich
but that it may be
a religous colony
and then I am sure
it cannot faile [sic]
of the
blessing of God
John Wesley
North face:
Wesley lived, loved,
and labored here
as God led him toward
higher dedication and
a larger ministry.
Erected
by the
Methodists of Georgia
and
Citizens of Savannah
in 1969
West face:
I felt my heart
strangely warmed
While we live,let
us live in earnest.
I look upon
all the World as
my Parish.
The best of all is
God is with us.
John Wesley
Erected 1969 by Methodists of Georgia and Citizens of Savannah.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 32° 4.758′ N, 81° 5.361′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wesley Chapel Trinity / John Wesley's American Parish (a few steps from this marker); Savannah: Colonial Capital and Birthplace of (within shouting distance of this marker); Italians in Georgia's Genesis (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Filature (within shouting distance of this marker); John Wesley, 1703 - 1791 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lucas Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ Church Parish House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oliver Sturges House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.
Regarding John Wesley. preacher, theologian and founder of the Methodist Church
Also see . . .
1. John Wesley. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on October 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. John Wesley. Christian Classics Ethereal Library website entry:
At a small religious meeting in Aldersgate Street, London, on May 24, 1738, John Wesley had an experience in which his "heart was strangely warmed." (Submitted on January 26, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 16, 2008
2. John Wesley Marker, South face
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 16, 2008
3. John Wesley Marker, East Face
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 16, 2008
4. John Wesley Marker, North Face
Photographed By Mike Stroud, November 16, 2008
5. John Wesley Marker, West face
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,048 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 26, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
