Near Eatonton in Putnam County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Concord Methodist Church

Photographed By David Seibert, February 19, 2005

1. Concord Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The oldest Methodist Church west of the Oconee River, Concord, first called Victory, was established in 1810, when William B. Pritchard and Thomas Johnston built a little log church on the Stage Coach Line from Milledgeville to Athens, on land donated by Thomas Johnston. The first pastor was Drury Powell. The first presiding elder was Dr. Lovick Pierce, the father of Bishop George F. Pierce. The named was changed to Concord after 1812.

A very strong church in its early days, Concord's membership included the Harrison, Arnold, Baugh, White, Wilson, and many other families.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 117-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 33° 16.769′ N, 83° 18.198′ W. Marker is near Eatonton, Georgia, in Putnam County. Marker is on Pea Ridge Road, one mile south of Crooked Creek Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Eatonton GA 31024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mrs. Beall's Mill (approx. 3.4 miles away); Site of First Log Courthouse

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(approx. 4.6 miles away); Hillsborough (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Town Well Shelter (approx. 5.7 miles away); Uncle Remus Museum (approx. 5.7 miles away); Rockville School (approx. 5.9 miles away); Branch Bank of the State of Georgia at Eatonton (approx. 5.9 miles away); Putnam County Veterans Monument (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatonton.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 7, 2022

2. Concord Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,300 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.