#199 - First United Methodist - Waycross, GA
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N 31° 12.565 W 082° 21.367
17R E 370815 N 3453603
Located on Gilmore Street between Williams Street and Reed Street in Waycross, Georgia.
Waymark Code: WM41D9
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2008
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A historical marker in front of the church states:
This church, known as Junction on the Blackshear Ct., began with three women members. Its first building was erected in 1874. A full-time pastor came in 1884. By 1892 the 500 members began a new brick building at this site of many "tent revivals". On October 15, 1893 the first service was led by Rev. W. H. Thomas, retired "circuit rider" and "spiritual father of Waycross". The 1972 Sanctuary and Arthur Moore Chapel were dedicated in 1975. In the chapel is the 1893 altar at which Bishop Arthur J. Moore was converted and licensed to preach in 1909. More than 27 men and women have been licensed to preach by this church.
Type of marker: Numbered
UMC Historic Site #: 199
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