Sharon in Taliaferro County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
South Liberty Presbyterian Church
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
1. South Liberty Presbyterian Church Marker
Inscription.
South Liberty Presbyterian Church. . In 1820, several members of Liberty Church, Wilkes County, petitioned to form a new church, South Liberty, because of “distance, bad roads, high water in winter.” A log church was built in 1828 about 4 miles east of Sharon on land given by Joshua Morgan. Services began in May 1828 and were held continuously except during the War Between the States when the minister and members were on military duty. In 1855 the log church was replaced by a frame building and, in 1877, that was moved to the present location in Sharon. First elders were Moses Alexander, C. C. Mills and Joshua Morgan. Dr. Carlyle P. Beman was the first minister.
In 1820, several members of Liberty Church, Wilkes County, petitioned to form a new church, South Liberty, because of “distance, bad roads, high water in winter.” A log church was built in 1828 about 4 miles east of Sharon on land given by Joshua Morgan. Services began in May 1828 and were held continuously except during the War Between the States when the minister and members were on military duty. In 1855 the log church was replaced by a frame building and, in 1877, that was moved to the present location in Sharon. First elders were Moses Alexander, C. C. Mills and Joshua Morgan. Dr. Carlyle P. Beman was the first minister.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 131-12.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1828.
Location. 33° 33.305′ N, 82° 47.687′ W. Marker is in Sharon, Georgia, in Taliaferro County. Marker is on Barnett Road SE (Georgia Route 269) 0.1 miles south of Davidson Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sharon GA 30664, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 844 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
