Near Dewy Rose in Elbert County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Stinchcomb Methodist Church
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Photographed By Brian Scott, October 16, 2014
1. Stinchcomb Methodist Church Marker
Stinchcomb Methodist Church was one of the first churches in this section of the state. On Dec. 30, 1794, Middleton Wood granted to Absalom Stinchcomb, John Gatewood and John Ham, the "privilege to erect a meeting house on his land on waters of Dove Creek". The first building was a log structure. By 1850's the church acquired surrounding property. The present building has been in continuous use for over 100 years. The sills are handhewn, 14 inches square. Among the old graves in the churchyard cemetery is that of Dionysius Oliver, Revolutionary soldier.
Erected 1996 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 052-8B.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1884.
Location. 34° 8.274′ N, 82° 56.61′ W. Marker is near Dewy Rose, Georgia, in Elbert County. Marker is on Stinchcomb Road, half a mile south of Deep Creek Road, on the right when traveling south. The marker is at the church, hidden behind the granite sign for the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2069 Stinchcomb Road, Dewy Rose GA 30634, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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More about this marker. This marker replaces an early marker with the same title and almost identical text, which was located at Ga Highway 17 and Deep Creek Road. That marker, which was mounted on a monopole, had disappeared in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
Also see . . .
1. Stinchcomb Methodist Church Cemetery Listing. The transcription was made by Larry R. Butler and Janice B. Turner May 2001. (Submitted on November 6, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Find-a-Grave Entry for Dionysius Oliver. Served in the Revolutinary War as captain of a privateer. Served with General Lincoln at the sieges of Savannah and Augusta. It is said that he also served with General Marion. He was captured
Photographed By David Seibert, February 10, 2002
2. Stinchcomb Methodist Church Marker
3. Stinchcomb Methodist Church. (Submitted on February 15, 2017, by Bruce Evans of Elberton, Georgia [GA].)
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 16, 2014
3. Stinchcomb Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, February 10, 2002
4. Stinchcomb Methodist Church Marker
How to hide a marker in plain sight: This is one of the very few Georgia Historic Commission and DNR Markers not mounted on a monopole.
Photographed By David Seibert, October 11, 2010
5. Stinchcomb Methodist Church Marker and Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 16, 2014
6. Stinchcomb Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 16, 2014
7. Stinchcomb Methodist Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 16, 2014
8. Stinchcomb Methodist Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 16, 2014
9. Stinchcomb Methodist Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 16, 2014
10. Stinchcomb Methodist Church
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 16, 2014
11. Stinchcomb Methodist Church Cemetery
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 16, 2014
12. Stinchcomb Methodist Church Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,723 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 6, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2. submitted on December 12, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on November 6, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on December 12, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on October 28, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on November 6, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
