The John Wesley tree on St. Simons Island, Georgia. Sign on tree reads : Do not mutilate or cut tree. Tree under which John Wesley preached his first sermon. 1908. Photo by Huron H. Smith. Location: St. Simons Island, Glynn County, Georgia, U.S.A., North America Original material: 5x7 inch glass negative Digital Identifier: CSB29535 Learn more about The Field Museum's Library Photo Archives.