Roswell Factory Marker

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Roswell in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Roswell Factory
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By David Seibert, August 15, 2009

1. Roswell Factory Marker

Inscription. Chattahoochee River water power caused Roswell King to establish a town here in 1837. He had a cotton mill in operation by 1839.

By 1853 two cotton mills, a woolen mill, flour mill, and tannery were in operation, employing two hundred and fifty hands. In 1864, Sherman burned the mills, and skilled female operatives were sent north to deprive the south of their services.

The mills were rebuilt after the war and have been in continuous operation.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-4A.)

Location. 34° 0.92′ N, 84° 21.668′ W. Marker is in Roswell, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Sloan Street and Mill Street, on the right when traveling east on Sloan Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roswell GA 30075, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Bricks (a few steps from this marker); Bulloch Hall (about 800 feet away, in a direct line); Barrington Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roswell Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Founders' Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roswell’s Distinguished Men (approx. 0.3 miles away); Francis Robert Goulding (approx. 0.8 miles away); Garrard’s Cav. & Newton’s Division (approx. 0.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Roswell.

The Roswell Factory (Mill) Photo, Click for full size

By David Seibert, August 15, 2009

2. The Roswell Factory (Mill)

Regarding Roswell Factory. The mills were rebuilt in 1882, and destroyed by lightning in 1929. The mill was rebuilt again, and continued in operation until 1975. The mill was restored and the space has been used as a restaurant since that time.

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 596 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.