Sandersville in Washington County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rev. J. D. Anthony

1824 ~ 1899

— United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 164 —

Rev. J. D. Anthony Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 28, 2009

1. Rev. J. D. Anthony Marker

Inscription. James Danelly Anthony entered the Methodist ministry at the 1847 Georgia Conference and after 50 years of service retired in 1897. He had 12 different charges and was 4 times Presiding elder for separate districts, one being the Sandersville District in 1866. His ministry saw new congregations formed along the railroad from Brunswick to Macon and thousands converted, labors which earned him the affectionate title “Bishop of the Wiregrass.” He served Sandersville twice, 1862-65 and 1876-78. He is to be remembered for his great love, devotion and service to this community and his Church.

Erected by Sandersville United Methodist Church and South Georgia Commission on Archives and History. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 32° 58.909′ N, 82° 48.859′ W. Marker is in Sandersville, Georgia, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and West Church Street (Georgia Route 24), on the right when traveling south on Virginia Avenue. The marker is in the Old City Cemetery, just inside the fence on

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Virginia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandersville GA 31082, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old City Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County (GA) Confederate Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masonic Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor Thomas W. Hardwick (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington County Viet Nam War Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Washington County Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pvt. Willie Lee Duckworth Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandersville.

Repainted marker. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, April 30, 2017

2. Repainted marker.

Rev. J. D. Anthony's Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 28, 2009

3. Rev. J. D. Anthony's Grave

Rev. J. D. Anthony Grave in the Old City Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 28, 2009

4. Rev. J. D. Anthony Grave in the Old City Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,114 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on May 12, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.