Near Union Point in Greene County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
1. Bethany Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
Bethany Presbyterian Church. . Organized in 1786, Bethany Presbyterian Church was the first church in Greene County. Dr. Francis Cummins, Dr. Francis Goulding, and other great ministers preached here. In 1886, Dr. James Woodrow was tried for heresy here in the first “monkey trial” of record. Around this church grew the first white settlement, while this was Washington County. Here was Dr. Moses Waddell’s first school, and the homes of William Greer, William Daniel, the Baldwins, Loves, Kings, and other pioneer families. It was the inspiration for Thomas E. Watson’s “Bethany,” and around it William H. Sparks’ “Memories of Fifty Years” begins.
Organized in 1786, Bethany Presbyterian Church was the first church in Greene County. Dr. Francis Cummins, Dr. Francis Goulding, and other great ministers preached here. In 1886, Dr. James Woodrow was tried for heresy here in the first “monkey trial” of record. Around this church grew the first white settlement, while this was Washington County. Here was Dr. Moses Waddell’s first school, and the homes of William Greer, William Daniel, the Baldwins, Loves, Kings, and other pioneer families. It was the inspiration for Thomas E. Watson’s “Bethany,” and around it William H. Sparks’ “Memories of Fifty Years” begins.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 066-10.)
Location. 33° 33.378′ N, 83° 0.918′ W. Marker is near Union Point, Georgia, in Greene County. Marker is on Bethany Church Road, 0.3 miles north of Bethany Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union Point GA 30669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles
2. Bethany Presbyterian Church Marker and the Church
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
3. Bethany Presbyterian Church Marker
Looking northwest toward Union Point on Bethany Church Road
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
4. Bethany Presbyterian Church Marker and the Church
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
5. Bethany Presbyterian Church
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
6. Bethany Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Graves date to the early days of the church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,096 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
