Isle of Hope Methodist Church

Isle of Hope Methodist Church (HMAE1)

Location: Savannah, GA 31406 Chatham County
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 58.902', W 81° 3.554'

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The Isle of Hope Methodist Church was organized in 1851. The first Trustees were George W. Wylly, Simeon F. Murphy, John B. Hogg, William Waite, Theodore Goodwin, Thomas J. Barnsley and the Rev. William S. Baker.

The church building that stands here was erected in 1859 on land given by Dr. Stephen Dupon. Its architecture is similar to that of the early churches at Midway and Ebenezer. The gallery at the rear of the church was built primarily for accommodations of slaves.

Symbolic of the hospitality extended by the Church to all faiths is the large key that hangs outside the entrance.

During the War Between the States a Confederate battery stood on the church lot, mounting two 8-inch columbiads and two 32-pounder cannon. The church was used as a hospital for Confederates stationed in the area, the pews (still in existence) serving as beds. Thirty-three Effingham County soldiers sleep in the adjoining churchyard.
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HM NumberHMAE1
Series This marker is part of the Georgia: Georgia Historical Society/Commission series
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Marker Number025-83
Year Placed1962
Placed ByGeorgia Historical Society
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 7:05am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17R E 494403 N 3538408
Decimal Degrees31.98170000, -81.05923333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 58.902', W 81° 3.554'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 58' 54.12" N, 81° 3' 33.24" W
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Area Code(s)912
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 400-498 Parkersburg Rd, Savannah GA 31406, US
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