Near Thomson in McDuffie County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Wrightsboro Methodist Church

Photographed By David Seibert, May 14, 2011

1. Wrightsboro Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The Wrightsboro Methodist Church of the Thomson Circuit, on the site of the now dead town of Wrightsboro, has been an active organization for over 125 years. In its historic churchyard are buried several veterans of the Revolutionary War and some who died at Gettysburg, Shiloh and Fredericksburg in the War Between the States. The founders of some of the oldest and most prominent Georgia families are buried here. Among them are Theodosius Erwin Massengale, grandfather of St. Elmo Massengale, and the ancestors of Bishop Warren A. Candler, Judge John S. Candler and Asa G. Candler.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 094-6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.

Location. 33° 33.05′ N, 82° 34.336′ W. Marker is near Thomson, Georgia, in McDuffie County. Marker is on Wrightsboro Road, half a mile west of Stagecoach Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thomson GA 30824, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wrightsboro Friends Meeting House (within shouting distance of this

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marker); William Bartram Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Wrightsboro (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rock House (approx. 4.8 miles away); a different marker also named The Rock House (approx. 4.8 miles away); Ansley Family Cemetery (approx. 4.9 miles away); Hickory Hill (approx. 6.6 miles away); Home of Thomas E. Watson (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thomson.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 14, 2011

2. Wrightsboro Methodist Church Marker

Looking east on Wrightsboro Road

Photographed By David Seibert, May 14, 2011

3. Wrightsboro Methodist Church Marker

The marker with the church in the background

Wrightsboro Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 14, 2011

4. Wrightsboro Methodist Church

Photographed By David Seibert, May 14, 2011

5. Wrightsboro Methodist Church

A plaque stands between the doors of the church.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 14, 2011

6. Wrightsboro Methodist Church

The plaque details the history of the Wrightsboro Methodist Church building from its founding in 1799 as the Wrightsboro Friends Meeting House to its ownership since 1967 by the Wrightsboro Foundation, Inc.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 946 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 23, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.