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

Site of Presbyterian Poplar

Photographed by David Seibert, November 14, 2009

1. Site of Presbyterian Poplar Marker

Inscription. 200 feet east here was held the first ordination of a Presbyterian minister in Georgia, July 22, 1790, when John Springer was ordained and installed pastor of Smyrna, Providence and Washington churches by a Commission of the Presbytery of South Carolina composed of Rev. Robert Hall and Rev. Francis Cummins.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 22, 1790.

Location. 33° 44.35′ N, 82° 43.933′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. It is on Poplar Drive (Georgia Route 17) 0.1 miles south of Alexander Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington GA 30673, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s 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: First Presbyterian Ordination in Georgia (here, next to this marker); Gilbert-Alexander House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wisteria Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tarver-Maynard House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Dugas Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); K.A. Wilheit House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dyson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sims-Beggs House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

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Photographed by David Seibert, November 14, 2009

2. Site of Presbyterian Poplar Marker

The monument is next to a Georgia Historic Marker commemorating the same event.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 849 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.