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MACON, Georgia in the 1840s: 1 through 2 of 2

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  1. Methodist Split
    date January 7, 1843 to January 7, 1844map MACON, Georgiatags Church/Religious-Activity

    The Methodist Episcopal Church was founded by John Wesley in 1784, during which time it was opposed to slavery. Later in the 19th century the church weakened its position on slavery, although clergy were still expected not to own slaves. It was only when a southern bishop marries a woman who owned slaves, thus becoming a slave owner himself, that conflict arouse. During a general conference in 1844,...

  2. Mayor of Macon advises of disease risks
    date May 24, 1847map MACON, Georgiatags African-Americans, Health/Death, Urban-Life/Boosterism

    The mayor of Macon, Georgia issued a health warning at the suggestion of the Board of Health about the dangers of stagnant water. The proclamation details the danger of leaving water to lay stagnant on one's property because of the risk of mosquito born diseases like yellow Fever and malaria. The mayor states that the city has gone to considerable expense to remove stagnant water from public lands,...