Danville, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. George Green
First Southern Baptist Missionary To Africa
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 19, 2024
1. Dr. George Green Marker
These magnolias planted in memory of Dr. George Green First Southern Baptist missionary to Africa and Lydia Williams Green his wife who served the people of Ogbomosho, Nigeria as medical evangelists from 1907-1944
Sabbatical residents of Danville and members of First Baptist Church at their deaths
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall give me in that day." (II Timothy 4:8)
Placed by Circle No. 12 of the Women's Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church April 3, 1977
Erected 1977 by Circle No. 12 of the Women's Missionary Union Of The First Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 36° 34.945′ N, 79° 23.941′ W. Marker is in Danville, Virginia. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Virginia Route 293) and Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Southside Virginia and specifically in Central Virginia. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in 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: The Penn-Wyatt House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anne Eliza Johns (about 500 feet away); The Last Capitol of the Confederacy (about 500 feet away); Halifax County, VA (about 500 feet away); Caswell County, NC (about 500 feet away); The John T. Watson, Jr. House (about 500 feet away); Pittsylvania County (about 500 feet away); Danville Attractions (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 19, 2024
2. Dr. George Green Marker
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 19, 2024
3. The three magnolia trees were planted in memory of Dr. George Green
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, November 19, 2024
4. First Baptist Church of Danville
Photographed by C. Ryan Dodson, December 7, 2024
5. First Baptist Church
Dr. George Green was a member of First Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 6, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. 5. submitted on December 8, 2024, by C. Ryan Dodson of Danville, Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
