Historical Marker

Liberty-Salem-Woodstock-Philomath

Philomath · Oglethorpe County · Erected 1958

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The Story

One Presbyterian congregation under four names across four counties: organized as 'Liberty' about 1788, it became Salem, then Woodstock, finally Philomath, a village Alexander Stephens helped rename for its love of learning.

About this site

Liberty-Salem-Woodstock-Philomath is a historical marker in Philomath, Oglethorpe County, erected in 1958. It is one of 13 historical markers documented in Oglethorpe County, among 71 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.7275, -82.9921 near Philomath. The nearest cataloged historic site is Clarks Grove Baptist Cemetery (cemetery), about 7.5 miles away. Others within a short drive include Adkins Cemetery, Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, and Bethesda Cemetery.

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

📍 33.7275, -82.9921 · Philomath, Oglethorpe County

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