Waynesboro in Burke County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Presbyterian Church
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 30, 2011
1. First Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
First Presbyterian Church. »—→. Scotch Presbyterians of St. George's Parish, now Burke County, by 1760 had organized churches at Brier Creek, Old Church (formerly Episcopalian) and Walnut Branch. In 1771 Rev. Josiah Lewis became the first permanent pastor, sent by the Synod of New York and Philadelphia, the nearest Synod at that time. In 1810, after Waynesboro had become a town, the Brier Creek and Walnut Branch churches united, moved to town and formed this church. The present church building, dedicated in 1884, is the third on this site. Among the early ministers were Rev. John Boggs, Rev. E.B. Caldwell, Rev. S.K. Talmadge.
Scotch Presbyterians of St. George's Parish, now Burke County, by 1760 had organized churches at Brier Creek, Old Church (formerly Episcopalian) and Walnut Branch. In 1771 Rev. Josiah Lewis became the first permanent pastor, sent by the Synod of New York and Philadelphia, the nearest Synod at that time. In 1810, after Waynesboro had become a town, the Brier Creek and Walnut Branch churches united, moved to town and formed this church. The present church building, dedicated in 1884, is the third on this site. Among the early ministers were Rev. John Boggs, Rev. E.B. Caldwell, Rev. S.K. Talmadge.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.
Location. 33° 5.626′ N, 82° 1.014′ W. Marker is in Waynesboro, Georgia, in Burke County. Marker is at the intersection of Myrick Street and Williams Street, on the right when traveling north on Myrick Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waynesboro GA 30830, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shell Bluff (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burke County's 8 Governors
4. First Presbyterian Church Marker, looking south along Myrick Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, January 30, 2011
5. First Presbyterian Church Marker at Myrick and Williams Streets
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 761 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
