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Blountsville
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By David Seibert, November 7, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Blountsville Marker | | |
Inscription. Near here was Blountsville, an early stagecoach station and post office until after the War Between the States. It suffered severely during the War and the town disappeared. The home of many prominent families, Blountsville was the site of Blountsville Academy, chartered in 1834 with Allen Drury, William E. Ethridge, John W. Stokes, Francis Tufts and John W. Gordon serving as trustees. Blountsville was named for the Blount family, pioneer Georgians. A strong Baptist Church was here, first led by Rev. Benjamin Milner. The Tift, Dumas, Miller, Williams, McCullough and Hurt families were other pioneers.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 084-9.)
Location. 33° 6.583′ N, 83° 28.9′ W. Marker is near Gray, Georgia, in Jones County. Marker is at the intersection of Eatonton Highway (U.S. 129) and Damascus Church Road, on the left when traveling north on Eatonton Highway. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gray GA 31032, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. A different marker also named Blountsville (a few steps from this marker); Howell Cobb Plantation (approx. 5.7 miles away); Cobb's Quarter, Sherman's Campsite (approx. 5.7 miles away); James C. Roberts Municipal Complex (approx. 7.6 miles away); Jones County (approx. 7.7 miles away); Sunshine Church II (approx. 7.8 miles away); The Stoneman Raid (approx. 7.9 miles away); Planter’s Academy (approx. 7.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Gray. |
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By David Seibert, November 7, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Blountsville Marker | | The marker, with another marker named Blountsville in the background, and US 129 to the right. | | |
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By David Seibert, November 7, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Blountsville Markers | | Another view of the two Blountsville markers on US 129. The photo is taken from Damascus Church Road, with Blounts Chapel Road leading off to the left. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on November 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. Submitted on November 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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