Tobias Gibson (1771-1804) was the first Methodist Circuit Rider to reach Mississippi in 1799. Gibson, a native of the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina, made an amazing journey from Charleston to Nashville, up the Cumberland River to the Ohio River, and then to the mighty Mississippi down to Natchez.
Gibson served his appointment to The Natchez Circuit, which encompassed the Wesleyan churches and communities from Natchez to Vicksburg. His nearest colleague was more than 500 miles away. He also traveled by horseback to annual conferences in Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas until his premature death in 1804.
This blog is dedicated to telling his amazing story of dedication, perseverance, and pioneering spirit. He was indeed a true American trailblazer.
Gibson served his appointment to The Natchez Circuit, which encompassed the Wesleyan churches and communities from Natchez to Vicksburg. His nearest colleague was more than 500 miles away. He also traveled by horseback to annual conferences in Kentucky, Tennessee and the Carolinas until his premature death in 1804.
This blog is dedicated to telling his amazing story of dedication, perseverance, and pioneering spirit. He was indeed a true American trailblazer.
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