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Site of First Church Building in Cuthbert, Georgia

The first church building in Cuthbert was erected on this site in 1839. Deacons Stephen Lundy and Allen Moye bought this lot from Jane Reynolds in 1837. The congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist...

The first church building in Cuthbert was erected on this site in 1839. Deacons Stephen Lundy and Allen Moye bought this lot from Jane Reynolds in 1837. The congregation of Mt. Zion Baptist...

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Shady Grove 1843-1851

1843 - 1851 ORIGINAL SITE OF CUTHBERT METHODIST CHURCH CUTHBERT UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Ken Moser.

1843 - 1851 ORIGINAL SITE OF CUTHBERT METHODIST CHURCH CUTHBERT UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Ken Moser.

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Patterson Hospital (Side 2)

On this site, in this house, Dr. Frederic Patterson established the first hospital in this section of Georgia, January, 1916. It contained an operating room and four beds for inpatients. Joined by...

On this site, in this house, Dr. Frederic Patterson established the first hospital in this section of Georgia, January, 1916. It contained an operating room and four beds for inpatients. Joined by...

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Old Carnegie Library

[Side 1] The first formal meeting to organize a library association was held at Andrew College in April 1878 with Dr. A. L. Hamilton presiding. The thirteen members of the Cuthbert Library Club...

[Side 1] The first formal meeting to organize a library association was held at Andrew College in April 1878 with Dr. A. L. Hamilton presiding. The thirteen members of the Cuthbert Library...

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Henderson Home

Fletcher H. Henderson (1857-1943), pioneer Georgia educator, built this home in 1888 and lived here until his death. Principal of nearby Howard Normal-Randolph School 1880-1942, his contributions...

Fletcher H. Henderson (1857-1943), pioneer Georgia educator, built this home in 1888 and lived here until his death. Principal of nearby Howard Normal-Randolph School 1880-1942, his contributions...

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Frederick Davis Patterson, M.D. (Side 1)

Dr. Fred Patterson was born in Stewart Co., GA., attended South Georgia Agriculture College, Cuthbert, graduated Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1890. He practiced in Lumpkin four years...

Dr. Fred Patterson was born in Stewart Co., GA., attended South Georgia Agriculture College, Cuthbert, graduated Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1890. He practiced in Lumpkin four years...

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Randolph County

Randolph County was created by Act of Dec. 20, 1828 from Lee County. Originally Randolph County included all of what is now Stewart and Quitman and part of Terrell and Clay Counties. It was named...

Randolph County was created by Act of Dec. 20, 1828 from Lee County. Originally Randolph County included all of what is now Stewart and Quitman and part of Terrell and Clay Counties. It was named...

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Battleground of Echowanochaway Creek

Five miles NE is the Battleground of Echowanochaway Creek, site of the last engagement between Randolph County settlers and hostile Creek Indians on July 27, 1836. Captain Thomas Stapleton was...

Five miles NE is the Battleground of Echowanochaway Creek, site of the last engagement between Randolph County settlers and hostile Creek Indians on July 27, 1836. Captain Thomas Stapleton was...

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Mother of Georgia's Pecan Industry

Recognized officially and designated in 1923 by the American Tree Association as "The Mother of Georgia´s Pecan Industry", the giant seedling just west of this marker was planted in 1848 in the...

Recognized officially and designated in 1923 by the American Tree Association as "The Mother of Georgia´s Pecan Industry", the giant seedling just west of this marker was planted in 1848 in...

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Vilulah Settlement

This marker is erected in memory of those pioneer settlers who laid the foundation of Vilulah Community and built its early progress upon the principles and practices of its Church. Meeting under...

This marker is erected in memory of those pioneer settlers who laid the foundation of Vilulah Community and built its early progress upon the principles and practices of its Church. Meeting under...

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Andrew College

Cuthbert is the site of Andrew College, founded here January 1854, named in honor of Bishop James O. Andrew whose refusal to free his Wife´s slaves separated the Northern and Southern Methodist...

Cuthbert is the site of Andrew College, founded here January 1854, named in honor of Bishop James O. Andrew whose refusal to free his Wife´s slaves separated the Northern and Southern...

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Andrew Female College

This institution was founded in 1854 and conducted under the auspices of the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church. It was named for Bishop James E. Andrew (1794-1871), a noted pioneer...

This institution was founded in 1854 and conducted under the auspices of the South Georgia Conference of the Methodist Church. It was named for Bishop James E. Andrew (1794-1871), a noted...

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Randolph County's First "College for Females"-1852

The Baptist Bethel Association, meeting in Benevolence in 1851, resolved to undertake "The Creation of an Educational Institution for Females, , to be called "THE BAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE OF...

The Baptist Bethel Association, meeting in Benevolence in 1851, resolved to undertake "The Creation of an Educational Institution for Females, , to be called "THE BAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE OF...

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Benevolence Baptist Church

This church, constituted May 16, 1840, succeeded Walnut Grove, NW of here, (called Mt. Paran when organized, Nov. 1831, with 9 members). In 1840, Missionary Baptists, feeling a need for a separate...

This church, constituted May 16, 1840, succeeded Walnut Grove, NW of here, (called Mt. Paran when organized, Nov. 1831, with 9 members). In 1840, Missionary Baptists, feeling a need for a...

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Confederate Dead and Hospitals

Twenty-four Confederate soldiers are buried here. These men, veterans of many hard fought battles, died in the Confederate hospitals located here, 1863-1865. They were the Hood, Hill, Lumpkin, and...

Twenty-four Confederate soldiers are buried here. These men, veterans of many hard fought battles, died in the Confederate hospitals located here, 1863-1865. They were the Hood, Hill, Lumpkin,...

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Tallulah Falls Railway and Depot

Construction of Tallulah Falls Railway began in 1871 at Cornelia, GA, reached Tallulah Falls in 1882, and extended to Franklin, NC, by 1907. As the northern terminus of the rail line for over...

Construction of Tallulah Falls Railway began in 1871 at Cornelia, GA, reached Tallulah Falls in 1882, and extended to Franklin, NC, by 1907. As the northern terminus of the rail line for...

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

In 1775 William Bartram wrote in `Travels` of the flora and fauna of this area as he gathered specimens to ship to London. Erected by Laurel District of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. In...

In 1775 William Bartram wrote in `Travels` of the flora and fauna of this area as he gathered specimens to ship to London. Erected by Laurel District of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc....

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Lake Rabun Lakemont, Georgia (2 sided marker)

Side 1 The Lake Rabun Association, first chartered in 1928, emphasizes property security and water safety; and sponsors events which foster community spirit- wooden boat parades, flea markets,...

Side 1 The Lake Rabun Association, first chartered in 1928, emphasizes property security and water safety; and sponsors events which foster community spirit- wooden boat parades, flea markets,...

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Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

One of Rabun County`s first college graduates, Andrew Jackson Ritchie received his B.A. and M.A. from Harvard University before returning to his native county to devote his life to the education...

One of Rabun County`s first college graduates, Andrew Jackson Ritchie received his B.A. and M.A. from Harvard University before returning to his native county to devote his life to the...

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Rabun County

This County created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 21, 1819, is named for William Rabun, 11th Governor of Georgia who was elected in 1817 and died in 1819. Self-educated by reading he served as a...

This County created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 21, 1819, is named for William Rabun, 11th Governor of Georgia who was elected in 1817 and died in 1819. Self-educated by reading he served as a...

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