Near Taylorsville in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Stilesboro Academy
1859
Photographed By David Seibert, April 5, 2014
1. Stilesboro Academy Marker
Inscription.
Stilesboro Academy. Prior to the Civil War the state did not provide for public education. Consequently, the settlers in the Stilesboro community decided to erect an academy for the education of their children. A public subscription raised $5,000 to erect the school. In 1864, Federal troops occupied the school and the motto above the stage in Latin "To God and Country" which is the logo at West Point probably saved the academy from the torch. In 1939, the school was closed and the Ladies Improvement Club saved the building and continued the annual Chrysanthemum Show which is now in its 100th year.
Prior to the Civil War the state did not provide for public education. Consequently, the settlers in the Stilesboro community decided to erect an academy for the education of their children. A public subscription raised $5,000 to erect the school. In 1864, Federal troops occupied the school and the motto above the stage in Latin "To God and Country" which is the logo at West Point probably saved the academy from the torch. In 1939, the school was closed and the Ladies Improvement Club saved the building and continued the annual Chrysanthemum Show which is now in its 100th year.
Erected by The Etowah Valley Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, US Civil.
Location. 34° 6.183′ N, 84° 55.033′ W. Marker is near Taylorsville, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker can be reached from Taff Road, 0.1 miles south of Cartersville Highway (Georgia Route 113), on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the right (west) side when facing the academy, against the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Taylorsville GA 30178, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . More on the Stilesboro Academy. (Submitted on November 19, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, February 16, 2014
2. Stilesboro Academy Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, February 16, 2014
3. Stilesboro Academy Marker
This is the entrance to the wing on the right (west) side of the Academy when facing the front.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 29, 2000
4. Stilesboro Academy in 2000
Photographed By David Seibert, August 28, 2011
5. Stilesboro Academy
After a more recent restoration
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 19, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.