Site of Presbyterian Poplar

Here stood the giant tulip poplar under which Rev. John Springer was ordained in 1790, Georgia's first Presbyterian ordination. Wood from the long-lived tree was later carved into furnishings for Washington Presbyterian Church.

Site of Presbyterian Poplar is a historical marker in Washington, Wilkes County. It is one of 63 historical markers documented in Wilkes County, among 123 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.7392, -82.7322 near Washington. The nearest cataloged historic site is First Presbyterian Ordination in Georgia (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Gilbert-Alexander House, Wisteria Hall, and Toombs, Robert, House.

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