Appling in Columbia County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Columbia County
Columbia County, named for Christopher Columbus, was created by Act of Dec. 10, 1790 from Richmond County. Originally, it contained parts of McDuffie and Warren Counties. Settled by Quakers before the Revolution, it has been the home of many prominent Georgians. Here were Carmel Academy and Kiokee Baptist Church, "Mother Church" of Baptists in Georgia. First officers of Columbia County, commissioned Dec. 15, 1790, were: John Pearre, Coroner; John Walton, Surveyor; Daniel Marshall, Tax Col.; Anderson Crawford, Tax Rec.; Edmund B. Jenkins, Sheriff.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 036-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Quakerism series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1855.
Location. 33° 32.793′ N, 82° 18.975′ W. Marker is in Appling, Georgia, in Columbia County. Marker is on Appling Harlem Road (US 221,State Road 47) near Shucraft Road, on the left when traveling north. Located at the Courthouse. 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. Woodmen of the World Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Daniel Marshall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lonnie O. Morris, Sr. Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Religious Liberty in Georgia (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church in Georgia (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jabez Pleiades Marshall (approx. 2.6 miles away); Basil Neal - Soldier of '76 (approx. 5˝ miles away); Sharon Baptist Church (approx. 6.2 miles away); William Few (approx. 6.3 miles away); Shiloh Methodist Church (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Appling.
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