Historical Marker

Claxton First United Methodist Church

Claxton · Evans County

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Organized in 1893, this was the first church in the brand-new railroad town of Claxton; its congregation predated Evans County itself and built a brick sanctuary in 1912 as the community grew up around the depot.

About this site

Claxton First United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Claxton, Evans County. It is one of 7 historical markers documented in Evans County, among 36 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.1613, -81.9110 near Claxton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Dedicated to All Who Served (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Evans County Courthouse, Evans County, and Daniel, Dr. James W., House.

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

📍 32.1613, -81.9110 · Claxton, Evans County

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Nearby in Evans County

Historical Marker

Dedicated to All Who Served

Claxton

Courthouse

Evans County Courthouse

Daniel, Dr. James W., House

DeLoach, George W., House