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

John Dunwoody

Photographed By David Seibert, May 27, 2013

1. John Dunwoody Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The head of one of the six families comprising in 1839 the original settlement of Roswell, Cobb County, Georgia

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° 0.906′ N, 84° 21.797′ W. Marker is in Roswell, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South Atlanta Street (Georgia Route 9) and Marietta Highway (Georgia Route 120). The marker is located outside the sidewalk surrounding 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elizabeth King Hand (a few steps from this marker); Archibald Smith (a few steps from this marker); Nathaniel A. Pratt (a few steps from this marker);

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Barrington King (a few steps from this marker); James S. Bulloch (within shouting distance of this marker); Roswell Town Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Holly Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulloch Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roswell.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 27, 2013

2. John Dunwoody Marker

Mimosa Hall, the Roswell Home of John Dunwoody image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, May 29, 2013

3. Mimosa Hall, the Roswell Home of John Dunwoody

Mimosa Hall bears a strong resemblance to Bulloch Hall, only about 1/4 mile away.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on December 16, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.