Wesley, Georgia Explained

Wesley is an unincorporated community in Emanuel County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

History

A post office called Wesley was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1950.[1] The community was believed to be named after John Wesley (1703–1791), the Anglican cleric and theologian, and founder of Methodism.[2]

The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Wesley as a town in 1913.[3] The town's municipal charter was repealed in 1995.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 June 2019.
  2. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 250 . 0-915430-00-2.
  3. Book: Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. 1913. State printer. 1244.

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