Historical Marker

First Presbyterian Church

Waynesboro · Burke County · Erected 1956

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The Story

Formed in 1810 when colonial-era congregations united and moved into the new town of Waynesboro, this church traces Scottish Presbyterian roots in Burke County back to the 1760s. The present sanctuary dates to 1884.

About this site

First Presbyterian Church is a historical marker in Waynesboro, Burke County, erected in 1956. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Burke County, among 109 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.0938, -82.0169 near Waynesboro. The nearest cataloged historic site is Shell Bluff (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Burke County Courthouse, Burke County's 8 Governors, and Burke County Courthouse.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.0938, -82.0169 · Waynesboro, Burke County
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