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

The Castle

circa 1839

Photographed by David Seibert, May 27, 2013

1. The Castle Marker

Inscription. Site of the home of Roswell King, the founder of Roswell, Georgia. A now-vanished large log dwelling sheltered King, his family, and friends until their own homes could be built in the new village. He died in 1844 before building a permanent home for himself. He is buried in Founders Cemetery in Roswell.

Erected by The Roswell Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 34° 1.383′ N, 84° 21.783′ W. Marker is in Roswell, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is at the intersection of Magnolia Street and Mimosa Boulevard, on the right on Magnolia Street. The marker stands at the northeast corner of the intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roswell GA 30075, 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

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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: Pastorium (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brantley-Newton House (about 700 feet away); Francis J. Minhinnett House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Archibald Smith Plantation Home, Outbuildings and Grounds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Great Oaks (approx. ¼ mile away); Roswell’s Distinguished Men (approx. ¼ mile away); Presbyterian Church Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Roswell's Historic Presbyterian Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roswell.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 27, 2013

2. The Castle Marker

Looking west on Magnolia Street; Mimosa Boulevard is the cross street.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 720 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.