Appling in Columbia County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jabez Pleiades Marshall
Born in Columbia County, GA, c. 1794. The son of Abraham and Ann (Waller) Marshall. Followed his father as pastor of this church, which he served until his death. He was educated as the University of Georgia. Notable positions include clerk, Georgia Association 1821-1831, a representative from the Association at organizational meeting of the Georgia Baptist Convention, Powelton, 1822 (elected First Clerk), pastor of Sharon (Columbia County) and first pastor of Salem (Lincoln County). He was a thoroughgoing missionary and his sermons were "clear, zealous, and touching." Died March 29, 1832, and buried here.
Erected 1995 by Historical Commission of the Georgia Baptist Convention.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1832.
Location. 33° 34.683′ N, 82° 17.5′ W. Marker is in Appling, Georgia, in Columbia County. Marker can be reached from Tubman Road. Marker is located near the east side of the Old Kiewee Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Appling GA 30802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Baptist Church in Georgia (approx. 2.4 miles away); Religious Liberty in Georgia (approx. 2.4 miles away); Columbia County (approx. 2.6 miles away); Woodmen of the World Veterans Monument (approx. 2.6 miles away); Rev. Daniel Marshall (approx. 2.6 miles away); Basil Neal - Soldier of '76 (approx. 5.4 miles away); Damascus Baptist Church (approx. 6.2 miles away); Sharon Baptist Church (approx. 6.3 miles away); William Few (approx. 6.6 miles away); Shiloh Methodist Church (approx. 7.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appling.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 589 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 13, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.