Concord Methodist Church-GHM 117-8-Putnam Co
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N 33° 16.767 W 083° 18.192
17S E 285502 N 3684633
On Pea Ridge Road between US 441 and Ga 16 SE of Eatonton
Waymark Code: WM6ZQZ
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2009
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The oldest Methodist church west of the Oconee River, Concord, first called Victory, was established in 1810, when William B. Prichard and Thomas Johnston built a little log church on the Stage Coach Line from Milledgeville to Athens, on land donated by Thomas Johnston. The first pastor was Drury Powell. the first presiding elder was Dr. Lovick Pierce, the father of Bishop George F. Pierce. The named was changed to Concord after 1812.
A very strong church in its early days, Concord´s membership included the Harrison, Arnold, Baugh, White, Wilson and many other families.
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 117-8
Date: 1957
Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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