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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It is on Unicoi Turnpike (Georgia Route 17) 0 miles east of Rabun Road, on the left when traveling

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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.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

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: Bishop Marvin A. Franklin (a few steps from this marker); Early Trading Post (approx. 0.6 miles away); Nacoochee Valley (approx. 0.7 miles away); Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.8 miles away); Emancipation Wall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Slave Garden (approx. 0.8 miles away); African American Heritage Site (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cooling Vat (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by David Seibert, August 3, 2008

2. White Methodist Church Marker

Looking east on Georgia Highway 17, the Unicoi Turnpike

of all markers in Sautee Nacoochee.

Regarding White Methodist Church. The church is now the Nacoochee United Methodist Church

Nacoochee United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

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 1,289 times since then and 22 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.