Site of Cotton Exchange Marker

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Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of Cotton Exchange

By David Seibert, January 19, 2010

1. Site of Cotton Exchange Marker

Inscription. This corner, Wall Street and West Hill Ave., was the site of the largest inland Sea Island cotton market in the world in 1910. Because of this cotton market, Valdosta was named the center of cotton production in South Georgia and was also rated the richest city per capita in the U.S. The railroads were the life line that connected Valdosta to its market centers and led to the economic growth of the town.

Erected 1993 by The Valdosta Town Committee.

Location. 30° 49.83′ N, 83° 16.753′ W. Marker is in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. Marker is on West Hill Avenue (U.S. 84) 0 miles west of South Patterson Street (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east. Click for map. The marker stands at the former Wall Street, now an entrance to a parking lot. Marker is in this post office area: Valdosta GA 31601, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nationsbank (within shouting distance of this marker); Troop Encampment Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Old City Hall (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Lowndes County (about 800 feet away); Old Carnegie Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Valdosta Institute (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christian Science Church (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Valdosta.

By David Seibert, January 19, 2010

2. Site of Cotton Exchange Marker

By David Seibert, January 19, 2010

3. Site of Cotton Exchange Marker

Looking east on West Hill Avenue (US 84) at the intersection with Patterson Avenue

Credits. This page originally submitted on February 26, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 433 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.