St. Simons Island in Glynn County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The World Is My Parish
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 22, 2013
1. The World Is My Parish Marker
General James Oglethorpe
to this island in 1736 were
John and Charles Wesley
leaders in the Evangelical Movement
and founders of
The Methodist Church
Their faith and fidelity are known
throughout the world
Erected by Association of Methodist Historical Societies.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 31° 13.422′ N, 81° 23.364′ W. Marker is on St. Simons Island, Georgia, in Glynn County. Marker can be reached from Mimosa Drive, 0.1 miles west of Frederica Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the grounds of the Fort Frederica National Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6515 Frederica Drive, Saint Simons Island GA 31522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Frederica (within shouting distance of this marker); Strong Walls From Refuse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Defender (within shouting distance of this marker); Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Town Wall (within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . . Fort Frederica National Monument. (Submitted on November 13, 2013.)
Photographed By Don Morfe, September 22, 2013
2. The World Is My Parish Marker
This marker is near the Fort Frederica National Monument Visitor Center
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 333 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
