Historic District - South in Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 1, 2008
1. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Marker
as Wesley Church
renamed Wesley Monumental, 1875
and built as a monument
to John and Charles Wesley
Founders of the
Methodist Movement
Sanctuary cornerstone laid
August 10, 1875
completed and dedicated
March 30, 1890
Educational Building
completed February 20, 1927
Erected by United Methodist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is January 19, 1868.
Location. 32° 4.24′ N, 81° 5.581′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It is in the Historic District - South. It is at the intersection of Abercorn Street and E. Wayne Street, 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.
Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, 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 walking distance of this marker: Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Centennial (here, next to this marker); Massie Common School House (within shouting distance of this marker); Congregation Mickve Israel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Casimir Pulaski (about 600 feet away);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Armstrong Junior College (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. An identical Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Marker is posted about eight feet up on the rear wall of the church on the Drayton Street side (Coordinates are 32.070881, -81.093750).
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 1, 2008
2. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Marker at the rear of the church on Drayton Street
This marker is located 8 foot up on the rear wall at 32.070881, -81.093750.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 2008
3. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church and Marker
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 1,544 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
