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

Waller Park

Photographed By David Seibert, June 14, 2013

1. Waller Park Marker

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In 1946, James Isaac Wright donated and deeded 16.1 acres of land to Fulton County for a public swimming pool and park. This site was named Waller Park in memory of his uncle, J. H. “Pony “ Waller, founder of Oxbow Falls Manufacturing Company in 1896. Fulton County developed the park which included Roswell’s first public swimming pool and bathhouse, nature trails, picnic areas, and a softball field. The Park was deeded to the City of Roswell by Fulton County in 1953. In 1970, the Roswell Jaycees placed a modular building on the site for a gymnasium. The gymnasium was renovated and expanded 6,000 square feet in 1990.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 34° 1.197′ N, 84° 21.242′ W. Marker is in Roswell, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is on Oak Street, 0.1 miles east of Myrtle Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker stands on the entrance road to the parking lot for the Waller Park Gymnasium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 250 Oak Street, Roswell GA 30075, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

Photographed By David Seibert, June 14, 2013

2. Waller Park Marker

Looking east on Oak Street toward the Gymnasium.

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marker. A different marker also named Waller Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Zion Missionary Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Founders' Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Archibald Smith Plantation Home, Outbuildings and Grounds (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roswell’s Distinguished Men (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roswell Factory (approx. half a mile away); Francis J. Minhinnett House (approx. half a mile 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 21, 2018, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2018, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.