Historical Marker

Methodism Came To Waycross

Waycross · Ware County · Erected 1987

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The Story

Methodism took root in Waycross in 1874 with a small congregation begun by three women. From its tent revivals grew the church where future bishop Arthur J. Moore was converted and licensed to preach in 1909.

About this site

Methodism Came To Waycross is a historical marker in Waycross, Ware County, erected in 1987. It is one of 10 historical markers documented in Ware County, among 40 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 31.2093, -82.3563 near Waycross. The nearest cataloged historic site is The Wildes Massacre (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Ware County Georgia World War I Memorial, Phoenix Hotel, and Co. F 121st Infantry.

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

📍 31.2093, -82.3563 · Waycross, Ware County

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