Forsyth in Monroe County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Forsyth
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 102-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 33° 2.09′ N, 83° 56.354′ W. Marker is in Forsyth, Georgia, in Monroe County. Marker is at the intersection of West Johnson Street and North Jackson Street, on the left when traveling west on West Johnson Street. The marker is at the northwest corner of the courthouse square. 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. Forsyth Courthouse Square National Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); The Honorable Hugh D. Sosebee (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Georgia Volunteers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County (within shouting distance of this marker); Where Uncle Remus Came of Age (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County (Ga.) Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); James Dry Cleaners (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Record Shop (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forsyth.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,079 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on January 10, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on December 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.