Whittier Mill Village in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Whittier Cotton Mill and Village
Erected 2005 by Georgia Historical Society, Whittier Mill Village Association, Inc., and the City of Atlanta Dept of Parks and Recreation. (Marker Number 60-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 33° 48.652′ N, 84° 29.028′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Whittier Mill Village. Marker is on Wales Avenue NW, 0 miles west of Whittier Avenue NW when traveling north. The marker is in Whittier (city) Park, set back from the street in front of the tower remaining from the mill building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30318, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Johnston’s Army Crossed the River (approx. 1˝ miles away); Collins Springs Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Artillery Redan (approx. 1.8 miles away); First Shoupade (approx. 1.8 miles away); Second Shoupade (approx. 1.9 miles away); Shoupade Park (approx. 1.9 miles away); Johnston’s River Line (approx. 1.9 miles away); Here Johnston’s River Line Crossed the Rd. (approx. 1.9 miles away).
Regarding Whittier Cotton Mill and Village. Only portions remain of the original mill buildings. One tower has been stabilized as the center of a new city park; the marker is located at this tower. Most of the houses from the mill village remain.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,418 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 8, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on May 14, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.