Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mercer University
Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2011
1. Mercer University Marker
Founded in Penfield, Georgia, January 14, 1833, as Mercer Institute, Mercer University, the “oldest child” of the Georgia Baptist Convention, has been the chief source of Baptist ministerial and lay leaders through the years. Among the many notable Baptists who established this institution, three stand out: Josiah Penfield, whose legacy launched the movement; Jesse Mercer, who nurtured and supported the project; Billington M. Sanders, who, which Cynthia Holiday Sanders (Old Miss), fostered it through the first seven years. Mercer was one of the few colleges in the South that remained open during the War Between the States and the only one for men in Georgia. It was moved to Macon in 1871.
Erected 1959 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 011-18.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 14, 1826.
Location. 32° 49.883′ N, 83° 38.833′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is at the intersection of Coleman Avenue and College Street, on the right when traveling east on Coleman Avenue. The marker stands just inside
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. R. Kirby Godsey Administration Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Cottage (approx. half a mile away); Monroe Street Apartments (approx. half a mile away); Philip Walden, Jr., Childhood Home (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mike Mills and Bill Berry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Paragon Booking Agency (approx. 0.6 miles away); Birthplace of Sidney Lanier (approx. ¾ mile away); H&H Restaurant (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Also see . . . Mercer University website. (Submitted on July 28, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2011
2. Mercer University Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, July 4, 2011
3. Mercer University Marker
The entrance to the Historic Quad North at Mercer University, with representations of the old buildings in metal, and the marker.
circa 1915
4. Mercer University, Macon, Ga.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 24, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on November 3, 2015. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
