Midtown in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Second Oldest D.A.R. Chapter

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 14, 2008

1. Second Oldest D.A.R. Chapter Marker

Inscription. This is the home of the Atlanta Chapter, D.A.R., organized April 15, 1891; oldest Chapter in Georgia; second oldest in the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Henry Jackson was first Regent.

Meetings were held in private homes and at the State Capitol, until 1895, when “Craigie House,” the Massachusetts State building at the Cotton States Exposition was presented to the Chapter. It was sold in 1909 and this new “Craigie House” was built in 1911.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-48.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1891.

Location. 33° 47.235′ N, 84° 22.689′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Midtown. Marker is on Piedmont Avenue, 0.1 miles north of 14th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1204 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cotton States Exposition of 1895 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); Booker T. Washington (about 400 feet away); Habersham Memorial Hall (about 500 feet away); Atlanta Woman's Club (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ansley Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Castle (approx. 0.4 miles away); 61 16th Street Apartment Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bate’s Division (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

Second Oldest D.A.R. Chapter Marker and "Craigie House" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 14, 2008

2. Second Oldest D.A.R. Chapter Marker and "Craigie House"

"Craigie House" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Felch Dumas, August 14, 2008

3. "Craigie House"

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,664 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on May 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2008, by Felch Dumas of Decatur, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.