Historic District - South in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Centennial
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 2008
1. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Centennial Marker
1868 - 1968
Wesley Monumental
United Methodist Church
Originally Wesley Church, was founded January 19, 1868. The cornerstone for this building was laid August 10, 1875, but has not since been located. In this centennial year a new cornerstone has been placed in this wall......
[A smaller marker, immediately below the main marker, reads]:
The Centennial Plaque given in the memory of Horace Andrew Ernst 1900-1968 by his family.
Erected by Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1848.
Location. 32° 4.24′ N, 81° 5.581′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - South. Marker is at the intersection of Abercorn Street and E. Wayne St., on the right when traveling south on Abercorn Street. At Calhoun Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 429 Abercorn St, Savannah GA 31401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church (here, next to this marker); Massie Common School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregation Mickve Israel
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Regarding Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Centennial. A memorial to John and Charles Wesley. Savannah's first Methodist Church, established in 1807. Gothic in architectural style, the stained glass "Wesley Window" contains life size busts of John and Charles Wesley, and at the top of the window a globe bears John Wesley's famous utterance, "The World is my parish."
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 2008
2. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,533 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
