Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wesleyan College
First College Chartered to Grant Degrees to Women
— December 23, 1836 —
Photographed By David Seibert, March 31, 2012
1. Wesleyan College Marker
Led by the Methodist Community, a citizens’ committee in the city of Macon founded Wesleyan as the first baccalaureate college for women. The Georgia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church accepted the college from the committee, appointed a Board of Trustees with Bishop James O. Andrew as Chairman, and named the Reverend George Foster Pierce as first President. From that beginning, Wesleyan has maintained close ties with the church. Bishops, ministers, laywomen and laymen have served as trustees and faculty. Trustees, presidents, and faculty have in turn served as ministers and bishops. Alumnae of the college have enriched the church as members, musicians, teachers, missionaries, diaconal ministers, and clergy.
Erected 1992 by Shrine General Conference The United Methodist Church. (Marker Number 226.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Women.
Location. 32° 50.433′ N, 83° 38.3′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia
Photographed By David Seibert, March 31, 2012
2. Wesleyan College Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site: Wesleyan College (a few steps from this marker); Wet Willie House (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph-Whittle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hatcher-Groover-Schwartz House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walter T. Johnson House (about 300 feet away); Gresham-Adams House (about 500 feet away); Emmett Miller Home (about 600 feet away); The Bell House / Robert McDuffie Center for Strings (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Photographed By David Seibert, March 31, 2012
3. Wesleyan College Marker
A Georgia Historical Marker (Site: Wesleyan College) and the Post Office are visible in the background.
Photographed By David Seibert, March 31, 2012
4. Wesleyan College Marker
Looking north at the intersection of College Street (on the right) and Georgia Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
