Roswell in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Founders' Cemetery
Photographed By David Seibert, April 9, 2008
1. Founders' Cemetery Marker
An outbreak of scarlet fever in 1841 resulted in the death of many children; among them was Charles Irving Bulloch, infant son of Major and Mrs. James Stephens Bulloch. Another child buried here was three-year-old Ralph King Hand, son of the widowed daughter of Roswell King, Eliza Hand, for whom the first permanent home in Roswell was build, Primrose Cottage.
Slaves of the families were also buried in Founders’ Cemetery. There are many unmarked graves. The last burial was May 18, 1860 - James A. Burney, the only son of Dr. and Mrs. P.J. Burney.
This historic marker was erected in the year 1977 by Roswell Woman’s Club.
Erected 1977 by Roswell Woman's Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
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Location. 34° 0.861′ N, 84° 21.363′ W. Marker is in Roswell, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is on Sloan Street, 0.6 miles east of Walnut Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is just inside the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roswell GA 30075, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mechanics of a Mill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mill Dam and Raceway (about 400 feet away); 1853 Mill and the Textile Industry (about 500 feet away); Mill Workers and Life in the Mill Village (about 500 feet away); Roswell Manufacturing Company During the Civil War (about 800 feet away); An Introduction to the Roswell Manufacturing Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); The History of Vickery Creek and the Covered Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the 1839 Mill and the 1882 Mill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roswell.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2009
2. Founders' Cemetery Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2009
3. Founders' Cemetery
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2009
4. Founders' Cemetery and Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2009
5. Founders' Cemetery
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2009
6. Sign at Founders Cemetery
1840 – 1860
Roswell Historical Society
Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2009
7. The Grave of Roswell King
King was the founder of the town of Roswell, which is named for him.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,762 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on August 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on May 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 15, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
