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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRWT_charlton-hines-house_Hinesville-GA.html
One of the first houses built in Hinesville after the town was established and became the county seat of Liberty County in 1837 was that of Charlton Hines, a state senator and for whom the town was named. This house, considerably altered, was buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB9O_the-old-sunbury-road_Midway-GA.html
The bustling seaport of Sunbury wasonce the largest city of this region ofGeorgia. Sunbury was the destination for many trading ships loaded with cargo from regions around the world. Rum,sugar, and slaves arrived from the WestIndies. Clothes, tea,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAHF_skirmish-in-bulltown-swamp_Townsend-GA.html
In November of 1778, Lieut. Col. James Mark Prevost, with 100 British Regulars, and 300 Refugees and Indians under McGirth, crossed the Altamaha River and moved into Georgia, killing or taking prisoner all men they found, and ravaging the plantati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAH4_general-james-screven_Midway-GA.html
On November 24, 1778, General James Screvenwas mortally wounded in a battle fought near this spot.
With General Screven in the actionwere Major James Jackson, Colonel John White,Capt. Celerine Brusard and Capt. Edward Young,with 100 Continental…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMABN_the-bacon-fraser-house_Hinesville-GA.html
The Bacon-Fraser House was built on a 23 acre tract situated on the eastern boundary of the town of Hinesville in 1839 by Mary Jane Bacon, widow of Major John Bacon. The house has been owned and lived in by their heirs until the present time.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAAQ_city-of-walthourville-history_Allenhurst-GA.html
( Front text )Walthourville, GeorgiaIncorporated in 1974"Organized by Women, Supported by Men" Honoring Mayor Lyndol AndersonThe first mayor of the city of Walthourville,who was appointed by Governor Jimmy Carterin 1974.On April 10,1974 in the pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAAF_walthourville-baptist-church_Allenhurst-GA.html
Founded in 1809, the North Newport Baptist Church has had several homes over the years. In 1923 the Church moved to this location and in 1952 the Church voted and renamed the church Walthourville Baptist Church.
The original church did not have…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAAD_flemington-presbyterian-church_Hinesville-GA.html
Organized in 1815 as the Church and Society of Gravel Hill, this was a branch of Midway Church. the Rev. Robert Quarterman was the first pastor. The first edifice was built in 1836 on land donated by Simon Fraser. This one was completed in 1850 ho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA8W_taylors-creek-methodist-church-and-cemetery_Fort-Stewart-GA.html
Taylors Creek Methodist Church was organized in 1807, by the Rev. Angus McDonald, with seven members, including James Darsey, Mrs. James Darsey, and Robert Hendry. A village soon grew up around the church, and was for many years a trading center f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA81_pleasant-grove-african-methodist-episcopal-ame-church-and-camp-meeting_Hinesville-GA.html
Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church was organized June 29, 1869 at Taylors Creek, GA. Rev. Piner Martin was the first pastor. The first church, a small frame house, was named A.M.E. Church of the U.S.A. Sixteen acres of land were later purchased to build…