Near Wrens in Jefferson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ways Baptist Church and Stellaville School
Photographed By David Seibert, July 17, 2005
1. Ways Baptist Church and Stellaville School Marker
Ways Baptist Church was established in 1817. Originally known as Darcy’s Meeting House, the church was formed by members of the Brushy Creek Church. In 1868 Ways Church organized the Stellaville School, which was active until the mid 1940s. The only high school in the county outside of Louisville, Stellaville drew students from as far away as South Carolina. The school’s faculty included some of Georgia’s leading educators at that time, such as Professor V.T. Sanford of the Sanford family of Mercer University. These instructors were brought to Stellaville by Reverend W.L. Kilpatrick, who served as
chairman of Mercer’s trustees, and led the Ways Baptist Church congregation from 1866-1891.Erected 2004 by Georgia Historical Society and the Ways Baptist Church. (Marker Number 81-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 33° 10.961′ N, 82° 20.013′
Photographed By David Seibert, June 7, 2011
2. Ways Baptist Church and Stellaville School Marker
Looking north, with Campground Road on the right
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William John Wren (approx. 3˝ miles away); Old Quaker Road (approx. 3.7 miles away); Sylvan Grove (approx. 7.3 miles away); Dr. Alexander Avera (approx. 11.2 miles away); Hopeful Baptist Church (approx. 11.7 miles away); Carswell (approx. 11.7 miles away); Louisville, Georgia (approx. 13.4 miles away); Abbot & Stone Building 1890 (approx. 13.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wrens.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,738 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 6, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on September 16, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
