Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Paving
Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010
1. First Paving Marker
Inscription.
First Paving. . Spalding was the first County between Chicago and Miami on the old Dixie Highway with a concrete highway running from county line to county line. A demonstration strip, completed Jan. 30, 1919, from the city limits of Griffin to and along the front of the Georgia Experiment Station, was the first paving outside a city on the route. That same year the people of Spalding County voted a bond issue of $350,000 to complete the paved highway to the county lines in both directions. Dedication for the completed highway was held in September, 1920. County Commissioners were J. E. Wallace, chairman, C. L. Elder and W. A. Jester.
Spalding was the first County between Chicago and Miami on the old Dixie Highway with a concrete highway running from county line to county line. A demonstration strip, completed Jan. 30, 1919, from the city limits of Griffin to and along the front of the Georgia Experiment Station, was the first paving outside a city on the route. That same year the people of Spalding County voted a bond issue of $350,000 to complete the paved highway to the county lines in both directions. Dedication for the completed highway was held in September, 1920. County Commissioners were J. E. Wallace, chairman, C. L. Elder and W. A. Jester.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 126-10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1920.
Location. 33° 11.851′ N, 84° 13.058′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Marker is at the intersection of Macon Highway (Old U.S. 41) and Quail Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north on Macon Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Griffin GA 30224, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Grain Elevator (approx. 0.9 miles away);
Looking north, along old US Highway 41 toward Griffin
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,210 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
