Near Glennville in Tattnall County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Shiloh Cemetery
Photographed By David Seibert, March 4, 2002
1. Old Shiloh Cemetery Marker
Shiloh Methodist Church, the second oldest Methodist Church in Tattnall County, was organized c. 1810 by Rev. William Eason and remained at this site until the 1850’s when it was moved a short distance north. Unlike at other churches in the area at the time, a
cemetery was maintained beside the Meeting House. Six generations of area residents are buried here in likely the first public cemetery in Tattnall County. Burials include area pioneer Michael McKenzie Mattox, Methodist ministers, Confederate veterans, and state
elected officials and numerous other whites and blacks-both free and slave. The last burial occurred in 1942.Erected 2001 by The Georgia Historical Society, Trustees of Old Shiloh Cemetery, and Friends of Old Shiloh Cemetery Inc. (Marker Number 132-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 32° 2.331′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Alexander Hotel (approx. 4.3 miles away); Tattnall County (approx. 4.3 miles away); Tattnall Campground (approx. 7 miles away); Love's Chapel Primative Baptist Church (approx. 8.1 miles away); Bellville (approx. 9.7 miles away); The DeLoach House (approx. 11.4 miles away); Beards Creek Church (approx. 12˝ miles away); Claxton First United Methodist Church (approx. 12.6 miles away).
Photographed By David Seibert, August 4, 2012
2. Old Shiloh Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 4, 2012
3. Old Shiloh Cemetery and Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 4, 2012
4. Old Shiloh Cemetery and Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 4, 2012
5. Shiloh United Methodist Church
The church, a short distance from the Old Shiloh Cemetery, was organized in 1812.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 4, 2012
6. Shiloh United Methodist Church Sign
While the marker states the church was established "c.1810," the sign at the church states 1812.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,485 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 22, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 23, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
