Forsyth in Monroe County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Where Uncle Remus Came of Age
Erected by Works Progress Administration (WPA). (Marker Number 41 K-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 33° 2.057′ N, 83° 56.354′ W. Marker is in Forsyth, Georgia, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (U.S. 41) and South Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. The marker is located at the rear of the Monroe County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Forsyth GA 31029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker . Monroe County (here, next to this marker); Monroe County (Ga.) Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Honorable Hugh D. Sosebee (within shouting distance of this marker); Forsyth (within shouting distance of this marker); Forsyth Courthouse Square National Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Georgia Volunteers Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Record Shop (about 800 feet away); James Dry Cleaners (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forsyth.
More about this marker. The marker was erected by the WPA in the late 1930s.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . . Joel Chandler Harris biography. (Submitted on December 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
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