Sautee Nacoochee in White County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
White Methodist Church
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Photographed By David Seibert, August 3, 2008
1. White Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
White Methodist Church. <------<<<<. A Methodist Church has stood on this site since the early 1820’s when one was built by the first white settlers in Nacoochee Valley. Six acres of land to be used for the church and cemetery were deeded to the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1836 by Major Edward Williams at the death of his wife. Maj. Williams came to the Valley in 1822, purchased a large tract of land, built the home known as “Starlight” and lived there until his death in 1856. The first permanent building, with its gallery for slaves to worship with their masters, was painted white. Since that day the church has been known as the “White Church.”
A Methodist Church has stood on this site since the early 1820’s when one was built by the first white settlers in Nacoochee Valley. Six acres of land to be used for the church and cemetery were deeded to the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1836 by Major Edward Williams at the death of his wife. Maj. Williams came to the Valley in 1822, purchased a large tract of land, built the home known as “Starlight” and lived there until his death in 1856. The first permanent building, with its gallery for slaves to worship with their masters, was painted white. Since that day the church has been known as the “White Church.”
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 154-8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 34° 40.876′ N, 83° 41.299′ W. Marker is in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, in White County. Marker is on Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17) 0 miles east of Rabun Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1371 Highway 17, Sautee Nacoochee GA 30571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Regarding White Methodist Church. The church is now the Nacoochee United Methodist Church
Photographed By David Seibert, August 3, 2008
2. White Methodist Church Marker
Looking east on Georgia Highway 17, the Unicoi Turnpike
Photographed By David Seibert, August 3, 2008
3. Nacoochee United Methodist Church
This is the Methodist church now on the site of the original White Methodist Church.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,073 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 30, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
