Springfield in Effingham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Ebenezer
»— .5 mi. →
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
1. Old Ebenezer Marker
About .5 miles East on this Road is the site of Old Ebenezer, the first settlement of the Salzburgers in Georgia. They selected this location and named it Ebenezer -- the stone of help. General Oglethorpe marked out their town, and soon they erected homes and some public buildings. The settlers remained at this site two years, despite many hardships, including the difficulty in navigation of the stream upon which their town was situated. In February, 1736, the Salzburgers, now 200 in number, asked for and received permission to abandon this site and move to a more desirable location, one now known as New Ebenezer.
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 051-14.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1736.
Location. 32° 20.775′ N, 81° 16.064′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Georgia, in Effingham County. Marker is on State Highway 21 near Log Landing Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Springfield GA 31329, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured
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Also see . . . Old Ebenezer. Georgia Salzburger Society website entry (Submitted on March 19, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 2008
2. Old Ebenezer Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Old Ebenezer Marker
Photographed By Don Hogan, September 6, 2011
4. Old Ebenezer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,755 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 1, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on September 9, 2011, by Don Hogan of Milton, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
