Laney Walker in Augusta in Richmond County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rev. Jesse Peters Galphin

circa. 1740-1814

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

1. Rev. Jesse Peters Galphin Marker

Inscription. He was born on the Galphin Plantation near Beech Island, S.C. Freed by his slave-master father, he became an ordained minister and co founded Silver Bluff Baptist Church in 1773. He dropped the Galphin name when he moved to Augusta in 1783.

His gift, holding Springfield together for 27 years while working well with all facets of the community, allowed the church to leave its distinguished legacy. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and generally regarded as the oldest black church in America, Springfield is where the Georgia Republican Party began, where the first Sunday School for blacks began in 1859, and where prestigious Morehouse College was founded, 1867.

Erected by The Augusta African American Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia - Augusta African-American History Walk series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.

Location. 33° 27.962′ N, 81° 58.835′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Georgia, in Richmond County. It is in Laney Walker. Marker is on Laney Walker Boulevard. Marker is on the Augusta African-American History Walk, in

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front of A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1237 Laney Walker Blvd, Augusta GA 30901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carrie J. Mays (here, next to this marker); Thelma “Butterfly” McQueen (here, next to this marker); Dr. Channing H. Tobias (a few steps from this marker); Sidney “Beau Jack” Walker (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Samuel Butler Wallace (a few steps from this marker); Frank Garvin Yerby (a few steps from this marker); Atty. Judson Whitlocke Lyons (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. John Hope (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

Also see . . .
1. Jesse Peter. He chose slavery instead of freedom in order to continue preaching. (Thomas Ray, Baptist Bible Tribune, posted Oct. 25, 2012) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Springfield Baptist Church. Springfield Baptist Church in Augusta traces its roots to the year 1773, bolstering its claim to be the oldest African American congregation in the United States. (Edward J. Cashin, New Georgia Encyclopedia) (Submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 10, 2023

2. Rev. Jesse Peters Galphin Marker

Featured marker is third from left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.