Talbotton in Talbot County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Zion Episcopal Church

Founded 1848

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, March 4, 2025

1. Zion Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription.
Zion Episcopal Church, an example of English Tudor and Carpenter-Gothic architecture, has served as a testament to the eleven founding families of Talbot County for over 170 years. The original boxed pews are a classic feature of the interior. A Pilcher organ. installed in 1850, is the oldest of its kind in continuous use in the United States.

Erected 2023 by Major Peter Field Chapter National Society Colonial Dames 17th Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 32° 40.508′ N, 84° 32.357′ W. Marker is in Talbotton, Georgia, in Talbot County. It is at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and East Polk Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Jackson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Washington Avenue, Talbotton GA 31827, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

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is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep 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: A different marker also named Zion Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bartram Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Talbotton United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Elizabeth Evelyn Wright (about 700 feet away); First Session Supreme Court of Georgia (about 700 feet away); Talbot County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Straus Home Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Straus Home Site (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Talbotton.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, March 4, 2025

2. Zion Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.