Union Point in Greene County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Two Committees
Photographed By David Seibert, November 1, 2011
1. The Two Committees Marker
The Two Committees
Who alternated weekly
In carrying on the Wayside Home
Mrs. Jas. B. Hart Mrs. P. W. Printup
Mrs. M. L. Watson Mrs. L. Bynum
Mrs. Martha E. Forester Mrs. Ira Brown
Mrs. Dr. B. F. Carlton Mrs. Richard Dilworth
Mrs. Philip Yonge Mrs. E. A. Wagnon
Mrs. Dr. W. A. Moore Miss Julia Wagnon
Mrs. J. C. Deal Mrs. Susan Hutchins
Mrs. Dr. B. F. Carlton Secy. Mrs. Jas. B. Hart Treas.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 33° 36.933′ N, 83° 4.518′ W. Marker is in Union Point, Georgia, in Greene County. Marker is at the intersection of Carlton Avenue and Thornton Street, on the right when traveling east on Carlton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Union Point GA 30669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Confederate Wayside Home 1862-64 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Wayside Home (about 600 feet away); First Regimental Reunion of Confederate Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away); Great Buffalo Lick (approx. 1.4 miles away); Bethesda Baptist Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Bethany Presbyterian Church
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Regarding The Two Committees. The Union Point Wayside Home, run by these 14 women, served over one million meals to sick and wounded Confederate soldiers.
Photographed By David Seibert, November 1, 2012
2. The Two Committees Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, November 1, 2012
3. The Two Committees Marker
Looking south across the railroad tracks to the business district of Union Point. The W.P.A. marker for the Wayside Home can be seen (with difficulty) in the far distance, to the left of The Two Committees marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
