Milledgeville in Baldwin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
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Cemetery Square
Photographed By Charles Smith, October 23, 2006
1. Cemetery Square Marker
Inscription.
Cemetery Square. . This square was reserved for public use in the city's original survey and became the site of early church buildings. One hundred yards south of this point is a stone marking the site of the first Methodist Church erected in Georgia west of the Oconee River, in 1805. The earliest graves date from this period. Near the church site is a lot containing graves of legislators who died during legislative sessions in Milledgeville. None appear after 1845 when rail transportation became available. Those legislators who died in Milledgeville were: Senators, William W. Baker, Liberty Co., 1826; Nathaniel Bradford, Crawford Co., 1841; Robert Brown, Murray Co., 1838; Jonathan Lewis, Burke Co., 1834; George Galphin Nowlan, Effingham Co., 1816; Alexander M. Sanford, Bryan Co., 1843; James Thompson, Walker Co., 1840; and Representatives, John Bell, Decatur Co., 1827; Jacob Hentz, Baker Co., 1845; Aaron Jones, Lee Co., 1834; McLin Lunday, Screven Co., 1834; James Spalding, McIntosh Co., 1820; and Horatio Webb, Jackson Co., 1840.
This square was reserved for public use in the city's original survey and became the site of early church buildings. One hundred yards south of this point is a stone marking the site of the first Methodist Church erected in Georgia west of the Oconee River, in 1805. The earliest graves date from this period. Near the church site is a lot containing graves of legislators who died during legislative sessions in Milledgeville. None appear after 1845 when rail transportation became available. Those legislators who died in Milledgeville were: Senators, William W. Baker, Liberty Co., 1826; Nathaniel Bradford, Crawford Co., 1841; Robert Brown, Murray Co., 1838; Jonathan Lewis, Burke Co., 1834; George Galphin Nowlan, Effingham Co., 1816; Alexander M. Sanford, Bryan Co., 1843; James Thompson, Walker Co., 1840; and Representatives, John Bell, Decatur Co., 1827; Jacob Hentz, Baker Co., 1845; Aaron Jones, Lee Co., 1834; McLin Lunday, Screven Co., 1834; James Spalding, McIntosh Co., 1820; and Horatio Webb, Jackson Co., 1840.
Erected 1961 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 005-28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location.
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Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 4.566′ N, 83° 13.78′ W. Marker was in Milledgeville, Georgia, in Baldwin County. Marker was on Franklin Street (Bypass Route 441), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 7, 2022
2. Missing Cemetery Square Marker Site
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 29, 2012, by Charles Smith of Milledgeville, Baldwin Georgia. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on February 29, 2012, by Charles Smith of Milledgeville, Baldwin Georgia. 2. submitted on May 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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