Wesley Memorial Monument

Directly across the street from the entrance to the Fort Frederica National Monument which is maintained by the National Park Service, is the Wesley Church at Frederica. The church, along with the Episcopal Church, Christ Church Frederica, which is located down the street, was donated 20 acres of land, divided equally, by Alfred W. Jones, Jr., in 1984.

The two churches created the Wesley Memorial Garden where the Wesley Memorial Monument is located. The monument was erected in honor of John and Charles Wesley who served as clergymen at Fort Frederica for 2 years.

John Wesley, who is said to have coined the phrase, "Agree to disagree," is best known as the creator of Methodism. His brother, Charles Wesley, is the writer of hymns still sung today, including the Christmas song, "Hark! The Harold Angels Sing."

The memorial is a Celtic cross that is 18 feet high, weighs 15 tons, and was built with granite from Georgia.