Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Wesleyan College
First College Chartered to Grant Degrees to Women
December 23, 1836
— United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 228 —
Photographed By David Seibert, March 31, 2012
1. Wesleyan College Marker
From that beginning, Wesleyan has maintained close ties with the church. Bishops, ministers, laywomen and laymen have served as trustees and faculty. Trustees, presidents, and faculty have in turn served as ministers and bishops. Alumnae of the college have enriched the church as members, musicians, teachers, missionaries, diaconal ministers, and clergy.
Erected 1992 by Shrine General Conference The United Methodist Church. (Marker Number 228.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the United Methodist Church Historic Sites series list.
Location. 32° 50.433′ N, 83° 38.3′ W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. Marker is at the intersection of College Street and Georgia Avenue, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site: Wesleyan College (a few steps from this marker); Wet Willie House (within shouting distance of this marker); Randolph-Whittle House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hatcher-Groover-Schwartz House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walter T. Johnson House (about 300 feet away); Gresham-Adams House (about 500 feet away); Emmett Miller Home (about 600 feet away); The Bell House / Robert McDuffie Center for Strings (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Photographed By David Seibert, March 31, 2012
2. Wesleyan College Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, March 31, 2012
3. Wesleyan College Marker
A Georgia Historical Marker (Site: Wesleyan College) and the Post Office are visible in the background.
Photographed By David Seibert, March 31, 2012
4. Wesleyan College Marker
Looking north at the intersection of College Street (on the right) and Georgia Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
