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

Hapeville, Georgia

Photographed by David Seibert, March 23, 2006

1. Hapeville, Georgia Marker

Inscription. Hapeville is situated on the Central Railroad of Georgia, eight miles from Atlanta, upon a water-shed extending from Atlanta to Macon. When chartered on September 16, 1891, Hapeville was considered the most attractive suburban town around Atlanta because of her society, location and educational advantages. Many of the first settlers made Hapeville their summer home.

Hapeville was named for Dr. Samuel Hape, who was in the dental supply business in Atlanta. In 1879, Dr. Hape moved out to his country place of 500 acres. He was the first mayor and first postmaster after Hapeville was incorporated in 1891. Dr. Hape served in an important capacity in the Confederate Army, was a member of St. Phillips Episcopal Church, a member of the City Council of Atlanta, Vice President of American Pomological Society, a Mason and a Shriner. He passed away in 1915 at the age of 85.

In this year 1971, there have been some definite changes in the land area, but there will never be a change in the way the residents feel about Hapeville.

Erected 1971 by Hapeville Woman's Club, First Civic Organization.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1861.

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39.58′ N, 84° 24.505′ W. Marker is in Hapeville, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is at the intersection of North Fulton Avenue and King Arnold Street, on the left when traveling north on North Fulton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Im Memory of the Hapeville Boys (within shouting distance of this marker); Hapeville Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Hapeville Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Christ Church, Hapeville (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ga. Baptist Children's Home (about 700 feet away); The Dwarf House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chick-fil-A (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dwarf Grill (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hapeville.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton

2. Hapeville, Georgia Marker

Hapeville City Hall can be seen in the background.

Hapeville, Georgia Marker reverse side with the same text. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton

3. Hapeville, Georgia Marker reverse side with the same text.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,380 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 31, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.