Midway in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Midway Cemetery
Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 2008
1. Midway Cemetery Marker
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Erected by U.S. Department Of The Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Places.
Location. 31° 48.347′ N, 81° 25.839′ W. Marker is in Midway, Georgia, in Liberty County. It is on N .Coastal Hwy (U.S. 17) near Martin Rd, on the right when traveling south. 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Midway Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rev. Mr. John Osgood (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Ball (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Lyman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); James Screven and Daniel Stewart (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Sunbury Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General James Screven (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Midway.
Regarding Midway Cemetery.
this page online
Also see . . . Midway, Georgia. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. The Crack in the Wall
In the Midway cemetery across from the old church while building the brick wall around the cemetery two slaves got into a fight. One killed the other with a brick and then buried him. Later he told his master that the other slave ran away. But the spot in the wall over where the slave was buried cracked. They took that part of the wall apart and found the body then fixed the wall. The wall cracked again and they fixed it after it cracked again and was fixed one more time and after it cracked again. It was decided that it would never be fixed again.
[Source: Wikipedia entry for Midway, Ga.]
— Submitted July 26, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
2. Midway, Georgia
According to a sign in the cemetery listing 'Famous Facts of the Midway Cemetery', "Midway got its name from being "midway" between Savannah and Darien. There was a big well out near the church and everyone would stop and rest and
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
2. Midway Cemetery Wall and Monument to Generals Screven and Stewart
— Submitted April 15, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.
3.
The only man to commit suicide in Midway Georgia was named Dr. Abner Porter. He was in love with two women. One was beautiful, the other was smart. He couldn't have both so he decided he would kill himself. He severed his femoral artery. It was decided that because he committed suicide he would be buried under the old oak tree to be cursed for what he did.
- Submitted on July 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
— Submitted January 13, 2021.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Midway Cemetery Wall
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Midway Cemetery Marker
Georgia Society
of
Colonial Dames of America
1915
In Commemoration of the Virtues
and Valor of the Early Settlers
of Midway
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
5. Midway Cemetery
Midway Church on the left across US-17. Reverend Osgood marker and grave can be seen just to the left of the 'kiosk' in the center of the picture.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
6. General Daniel Stewart and wife grave
graves of General Daniel Stewart and his wife. Fort Stewart, GA, is named for him.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
7. Dr. Abner Porter grave
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
8. Dr. Abner Porter
Doctr Abner Porter
A Virginian
who died February 6 1808
in the 34 Year of his Age
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
9. Dr. Abner Porter grave
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
10. Charlton Hines grave
Grave of Charlton Hines, for whom Hinesville, GA, is named.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
11. The 'crack in the wall' story
Located on the kiosk in the cemetery.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
12. Bacon family graves
Reverend Augustus O. Bacon and his family. Rev. Bacon was Associate Pastor of the Baptist Church in Liberty County. He died at 23, six months after his ordination.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,217 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 23, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on April 15, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
