Washington Presbyterian Church Explained

Washington Presbyterian Church
Location:206 E. Robert Toombs Ave., Washington, Georgia
Coordinates:33.7356°N -82.7361°W
Architecture:New England Wren-Gibbs
Added:April 11, 1972
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:72000412

Washington Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church at 206 E. Robert Toombs Avenue in Washington, Georgia. The church was founded in 1790, with the building constructed in 1825. It was added to the National Register in 1972.

According to a Georgia state historical marker at the site the church was organized in 1790 as part of the Presbytery of South Carolina. The Rev. John Springer was the first pastor. The South Carolina and Georgia Synod met in Washington in 1821 and organized the Georgia Presbytery. In 1826 the Synod met in the new church building. Pastors have included the Revends Alexander H. Webster, the S. J. Cassels, Francis R. Goulding, John Brown, H. W. Petrie, Nathan Hoyt, J. K. S. Axson]], and Thomas Dunwoody. Church members have included Alexander H. Stephens and Duncan G. Campbell.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Washington Presbyterian Church. Washington, Georgia Historical Markers. 14 May 2015.