Roswell in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Archibald Smith
Erected 1940 by The Roswell Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 34° 0.901′ N, 84° 21.788′ W. Marker is in Roswell, Georgia, in Fulton County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Atlanta Street (Georgia Route 9) and Marietta Highway ( Route 120). The marker is at the fountain in the center of the Roswell Square, northwest corner of South Atlanta Street (Ga 9) and Marietta Highway (Ga 120). 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 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: Nathaniel A. Pratt (here, next to this marker); John Dunwoody (a few steps from this marker); James S. Bulloch (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth King Hand (a few steps from this marker); Barrington King (within shouting distance of this marker); Roswell Town Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulloch Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Holly Hill (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roswell.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Historic Roswell Square Bicentennial Restoration Project (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 501 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.


