Roswell in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Waller Park
Photographed By David Seibert, June 14, 2013
1. Waller Park Marker
Land for Waller Park was given to fulton County in 1946 by James Isaac Wright in memory of his uncle, J.H. Wright, who had founded and operated (1896-1913) a water-powered pants factory on this site under the name of the Oxbow Falls Manufacturing Company.
Fulton County developed the park to include a swimming pool, bathhouse, picnic areas, a softball field, and a nature trail to the site of the old pants factory. Fulton County deeded the park to the City of Roswell in 1953.
In 1970 the Roswell Jaycees added a modular building to the site for a gymnasium. Today, this park is part of the Roswell Parks and Recreation Department.
Erected by The Roswell Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 34° 1.215′ N, 84° 21.209′ W. Marker is in Roswell, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is on Oak Street, 0.1 miles east of Myrtle Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker stands at the entrance to the
Photographed By David Seibert, June 14, 2013
2. Waller Park Marker and Gymnasium
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Waller Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Zion Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Founders' Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Archibald Smith Plantation Home, Outbuildings and Grounds (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); Roswell’s Distinguished Men (approx. half a mile away); Francis J. Minhinnett House (approx. half a mile away); Roswell Factory (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roswell.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2018, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.
