Midway in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Midway Church
Photographed by David Seibert, November 14, 2004
1. Midway Church Marker
Erected 1930 by Atlantic Coastal Highway Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 31° 48.335′ N, 81° 25.828′ W. Marker is in Midway, Georgia, in Liberty County. It is at the intersection of North Coastal Highway (U.S. 17) and Martin Road, on the right when traveling north on North Coastal Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Midway GA 31320, 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: Kilpatrick and Mower at Midway Church (here, next to this marker); Edward Ball (here, next to this marker); Dr. Lyman Hall (a few steps from this marker); Button Gwinnett (a few steps from this marker); Nathan Brownson (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Sunbury Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Road to Sunbury (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.
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Also see . . . Midway Presbyterian Church and Cemetery. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 13, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Midway Church Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 6, 2008
3. Midway Church Marker left side of the bushes, Road to Sunbury Marker at right
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 6, 2008
4. Midway Church Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, January 23, 2006
5. Midway Church
Cemetery wall can be seen to the left in photo. The cemetery is on the opposite side of US Highway 17.
J. J. Prats Postcard Collection
6. Midway Church, Midway. Erected in 1792 on U.S. Highway 17, South of Savannah, Ga.
Undated Tichnor Bros. Quality Views card was published by Coastal News Co of Savannah, Ga. The legend on the back reads “Midway Church: Midway — On U. S. Highway 17, south of Savannah. Founded by Congregationalists in 1752. Present building erected in 1792. This church with its cemetery was a hallowed spot to many men and women who have helped to shape the destiny of America.”
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
7. Midway Church
additional markers can be seen next to the left door. The interior layout of the church has been changed from its original configuration, according to the docent a the Midway Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,114 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 9, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on November 19, 2012. 3, 4. submitted on July 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on June 17, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6. submitted on December 9, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 7. submitted on April 15, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
