Near Dry Branch in Twiggs County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rev. Vincent A. Tharp Home (1809)
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 143-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 32° 46.869′ N, 83° 29.851′ W. Marker is near Dry Branch, Georgia, in Twiggs County. Marker is on U.S. 80, half a mile south of Parker Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map . Marker is in this post office area: Dry Branch GA 31020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stone Creek Baptist Church - 1808 (approx. 1.4 miles away); Camp Wheeler (approx. 3.3 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville (approx. 5.2 miles away); The Cavalry Skirmish (approx. 6.2 miles away); Griswoldville (approx. 6.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of Griswoldville (approx. 6.2 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville The Deployment and Assaults (approx. 6.2 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville The Advance from East Macon (approx. 6.2 miles away).
Regarding Rev. Vincent A. Tharp Home (1809). The house, still standing, has been modified over the years.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,383 times since then and 24 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 23, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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