Near Pine Mountain in Harris County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Callaway Gardens
Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009
1. Callaway Gardens Marker
Callaway Gardens was founded in 1952 by Cason Callaway, Sr. and his wife Virginia Callaway, for the purpose of preserving the native flora of the southern United States in a natural setting for the public to enjoy. At one time, this area was marginal farm land, depleted of its natural beauty and vegetation by overuse. The Callaways rebuilt this land into 2,500 acres of trees, shrubs and flowering plants.
Callaway Gardens is owned and operated by a non-profit organization, the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, which is dedicated to horticulture, charity, religion, education and science. The Gardens are cared for and strengthened each year for the benefit and gratification of today’s generations and generations to come. This property symbolized the past, the present, and the future of this region’s landscape.
Erected 1980 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 32° 49.55′ N, 84° 50.6′ W. Marker is near Pine Mountain, Georgia, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of Martha Berry Highway (U.S. 27) and Unnamed Callaway
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The J.L. Hand Gazebo (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pioneer Log Cabin (approx. 0.9 miles away); Smokehouse (approx. 0.9 miles away); Pine Mountain Valley Resettlement Project (approx. 2.2 miles away); Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Valley of Hope (approx. 2.3 miles away); Bethany Baptist Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Iron Horse (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Mountain.
Also see . . .
1. Callaway Gardens. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 1, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. Callaway Resort and Gardens. Resort website homepage. (Submitted on October 1, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009
2. Callaway Gardens Marker reverse
Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009
3. Callaway Gardens Marker
The former gift shop is in the background. This view looks northwest and US 27 is to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,199 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
