Jasper in Pickens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oglethorpe Monument
Photographed By David Seibert, August 18, 2001
1. Oglethorpe Monument Marker
This 38-foot monument was designed and dedicated in 1930 by Colonel Sam Tate of Georgia Marble Company, as a tribute to General James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia. Attendees included Governor Lamartine G. Hardman and other prominent dignitaries. It was carved by James Watt from Cherokee marble quarried locally. These quarries are the largest in the United States. The monument was located 10 miles east on Mount Oglethorpe (Grassy Knob), southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail until 1958. It was restored and moved here in 1999.
Erected 2001 by Georgia Historical Society and the City of Jasper. (Marker Number 112-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 34° 28.208′ N, 84° 25.869′ W. Marker is in Jasper, Georgia, in Pickens County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Chambers Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jasper GA 30143, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker,
this page online
More about this monument. While the marker was erected in 2001, for a variety of reasons it was not dedicated until 2007.
Also see . . . James Oglethorpe Monument. Additional information on the Oglethorpe Monument can be found at this link. (Submitted on January 12, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, August 18, 2001
2. Oglethorpe Monument Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, April 22, 2023
3. Oglethorpe Monument and Marker
Photographed By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
4. Oglethorpe Monument
Photographed By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
5. Oglethorpe Monument-Oglethorpe Engraving
of the achievements of
James Edward Oglethorpe
who by courage, industry and
endurance founded the
Commonwealth of Georgia in 1732
Dedicated July 25, 1930
Photographed By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
6. Oglethorpe Monument-State Seal
Photographed By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
7. Oglethorpe Monument-State of Georgia
Photographed By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
8. Oglethorpe Monument-Scales Of Justice
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,535 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 19, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
