Macon in Jones County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Pitts Chapel

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

1. Pitts Chapel Marker

Inscription. The first record of Pitts Chapel dates back to October 13, 1860 when three and three-fourths acres of land was purchased from James Wells for $130 for the purpose of erecting a Methodist Episcopal Church. Upon this land was erected the largest and finest church of that time in Jones County. This church located at the Cross Roads in the southern part of the county was named Pitts Chapel for Peyton T. Pitts, Sr. who built it of his own means, and who was its main support until his death on July 1, 1885. The original frame building is of choice material and shows the skill and workmanship of Owen Bostic, master carpenter and slave. Several additions have been added through the years. In 1864, Pitts Chapel was commandeered by the Union Army as an advanced surgical hospital. The first trustees were Peyton T. Pitts, Sr., Thomas J. Stewart, Albert O. Blanks, Washington Kelly, and Giles Griswold.

Erected by Jones County History and Heritage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1861.

Location. 32° 55.717′ N, 83° 30′ W.

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Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Jones County. It is on Pitts Chapel Road 0.2 miles south of Georgia Route 49, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 Pitts Chapel Road, Macon GA 31217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Antebellum Trail

and in the Piedmont.

It 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The 15th Corps (approx. 0.2 miles away); Griswoldville (approx. 4 miles away); Confederate Pistol Factory (approx. 4 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville The Advance from East Macon (approx. 4 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville (approx. 4 miles away); a different marker also named Griswoldville

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

2. Pitts Chapel Marker

(approx. 4 miles away); Battle of Griswoldville The Deployment and Assaults (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Cavalry Skirmish (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Garrison Road (was approx. 3.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

3. Pitts Chapel Marker

Looking north toward Georgia Highway 49

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

4. Pitts Chapel Marker

Looking south, at the entrance to a large kaolin mining operation

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

5. Pitts Chapel Marker

The marker and Pitts Chapel

Pitts Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 1, 2011

6. Pitts Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,312 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 9, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.