Midway in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Rev. Mr. John Osgood

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2, 2008

1. The Rev. Mr. John Osgood Marker

Inscription. This is the grave of Rev. Mr. John Osgood, who came to Midway with the first settlers in 1754 from Dorchester, S.C., and served them faithfully as their minister and friend until his final sermon, May 5, 1773. born in Dorchester, one of their own people, Mr. Osgood received part of his education from their old pastor, the Rev. Mr. Fisher, and was graduated from Harvard in 1733. Ordained to the pastoral charge of the Congregational Church November 24, 1735, the Rev. Mr. Osgood ministered to these people, in Dorchester and in Midway, for 38 years. He died on august 2, 1773.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 089-12B.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1736.

Location. 31° 48.36′ N, 81° 25.849′ W. Marker is in Midway, Georgia, in Liberty County. It is at the intersection of Ocean Highway (U.S. 17) and Martin Street, on the right when traveling south on Ocean Highway. Opposite Midway Church. 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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Brigadier General James Screven (a few steps from this marker); Midway Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); James Screven and Daniel Stewart (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General Daniel Stewart (within shouting distance of this marker); Kilpatrick and Mower at Midway Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Lyman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2, 2008

2. The Rev. Mr. John Osgood Marker

The Rev. Mr. John Osgood Marker with Tomb image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008

3. The Rev. Mr. John Osgood Marker with Tomb

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011

4. The Rev. Mr. John Osgood Marker

Marker was broken during a recent storm when a large tree limb fell. I was told at the Midway Museum that the marker and pole protected many of the historical graves from severe damage.

Midway Church, 1792 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Brown

5. Midway Church, 1792

This church, built in 1792, replaced the one burned by the British not long after Reverend Osgood's death.

Midway Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011

6. Midway Church

Seen from near Rev. Osgood's grave.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,634 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on July 8, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on April 14, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 5. submitted on January 16, 2010, by Brian Brown of Fitzgerald, Georgia. 6. submitted on April 14, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.