Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
George Whitefield
George Whitefield (1714-70) was a noted evangelist, born in Gloucester, England. He met John and Charles Wesley at Oxford and with them formed the Holy Club. Ordained deacon in 1736, he followed the Wesleys to Georgia in 1738 and founded Bethesda Orphanage (oldest in American) at Savannah (1740).
After doctrinal differences with the Wesleys he founded the Calvinistic Methodists.
He made seven trips to America, preaching in Georgia, Pennsylvania and New England. He died while holding a meeting in Newburyport, Mass., and is buried there.
Whitfield County (1851), created from Murray, originally Cherokee county, was named for him.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 155-28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 34° 46.317′ N, 84° 58.283′ W. Marker is in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County. Marker is on North Thornton Avenue (U.S. 41) just north of West Crawford Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker stands at the south edge of the Whitfield County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dalton GA 30720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William C. Martin House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tristram Dalton (about 700 feet away); Western and Atlantic Railroad Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); The Huff House (approx. ¼ mile away); General Cleburne’s Proposal to Arm Slaves (approx. ¼ mile away); Our Textile Legacy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Dalton! (approx. 0.3 miles away); Campaign for Atlanta: Johnston's Review (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dalton.
Also see . . .
1. George Whitefield. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. Bethesda. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on July 24, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,107 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 19, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.