Sunbury in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sunbury Cemetery
Among these were the Rev. Wm. McWhir, D.D., and his wife. the Rev. Mr. McWhir was for 30 years the Principal of the famous Sunbury Academy. Born in Ireland, September 9, 1759 he was graduated from Belfast College and was licensed to preach by the presbytery of that City. He died in Georgia, January 30, 1851. Some burials were made in this plot in Colonial and Revolutionary Days, but most of the markers had been destroyed before the 1870s.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 089-20.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 30, 1758.
Location. 31° 46.182′ N, 81° 17.034′ W. Marker is in Sunbury, Georgia, in Liberty County. Marker is on Dutchmans Cove Road. Left 0.2 mile from fork at Sunbury; Marker at the Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midway GA 31320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named The Sunbury Cemetery (here, next to this marker); The Old Sunbury Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sunbury (approx. 0.2 miles away); Saint John's Lodge Number Six (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dead Town Of Sunbury (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Famous Sunbury "Masonic" Oak (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Morris (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dorchester Village (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sunbury.
Regarding Sunbury Cemetery. No evidence of Sunbury Academy to be seen in area
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