Near Fortson in Harris County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Bartlett's Ferry Dam; Antioch Baptist Church

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Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010

1. Bartlett's Ferry Dam; Antioch Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Rev. Simpson Wilson Barley (1827-1884), minister and doctor, operated a ferry, known as Bartley’s Ferry, 1 ½ miles west on the Chattahoochee River. He preached at the nearby Antioch Baptist Church, one of the earliest in this section, and is buried in the churchyard. The first known pastor (1839) was Rev. Jacob White David (1790-1871) and first Clerk, Fortunatus Webb.

In 1926, Barley’s Ferry Dam (misspelled Bartlett), largest in the middle Chattahoochee group, was built and a hydroelectric plant erected to furnish power to City of Columbus.

Erected 1992 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 072-10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 32° 40.423′ N, 85° 3.507′ W. Marker is near Fortson, Georgia, in Harris County. It is at the intersection of Georgia Route 219 and Bartlett's Ferry Road, on the right when traveling north on Georgia Route 219. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fortson GA 31808, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Columbus.

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 10 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mountain Hill District Consolidated School (approx. 2½ miles away); Camp McKenzie (approx. 5.9 miles away); Fortson General Store (approx. 8.4 miles away); Fortson House / The Fortson Community (approx. 8½ miles away); The Alabama - Georgia Manufacturing Company (approx. 9½ miles away in Alabama); The Jones Store (approx. 9.7 miles away in Alabama); Line 32° 28´ North Latitude (approx. 10 miles away in Alabama); Whitesville (approx. 10.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fortson.

More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker of the same title and text, erected by the Georgia Historical Commission at this location.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010

2. Bartlett's Ferry Dam; Antioch Baptist Church Marker

Looking north, with Georgia Highway 219 on the left

Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010

3. Bartlett's Ferry Dam; Antioch Baptist Church Marker

Georgia Highway 219 is in the foreground; the road to Bartlett's Dam is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,419 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.