Oxford in Newton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Emory Church
Built 1841
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 14, 2024
1. Old Emory Church Marker
A Confederate Hospital 1862-1864.
Wings and Stage added by Bishop A.G. Haygood 1878.
Restored 1932 by Bishop W.A. Candler
Erected 1936 by Works Progress Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 33° 37.503′ N, 83° 52.281′ W. Marker is in Oxford, Georgia, in Newton County. Marker is at the intersection of Wesley Street and Fletcher Street, on the right when traveling south on Wesley Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1011 Wesley St, Oxford GA 30054, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kitty's Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Oxford Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Church - 1841 (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Oxford, Georgia Historic Shrine of the United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town of Oxford and Emory College (approx. 0.3 miles away); Garrard’s Cavalry Raid (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Stoneman Raid (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oxford.
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, April 14, 2024
2. Old Emory Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2024, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
