Mableton in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Mable House

Photographed by David Seibert, October 3, 2008

1. The Mable House Marker

Inscription. Ante-bellum res. of Robert Mable (1803-1885). July 3, 1864, Maj. Gen. F.P. Blair's 17th A.C., of McPherson's Army of the Tenn. [US], having marched from Kennesaw Mtn., via Sandtown rd., reached Moss' house (near Floyd Station), 1.2 mi. N. 2 P.M. Gresham's 4th div., 17th A.C., moved with 15th A.C. troops to points S. of the Mitchell house (below Mableton), to threaten river crossings at left-rear of Johnston's Smyrna line [CS]. At dark, Gresham's troops withdrew N. to the Mable plantation, which afforded an ample supply of water, & camped here for the night. Walter Q. Gresham was Secretary of State in President Cleveland's Cabinet, 1893-1895.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-65.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #22 and #24 Grover Cleveland, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1842.

Location. 33° 49.613′ N, 84° 34.513′ W. Marker is in Mableton, Georgia, in Cobb County. It is on Floyd Road (Georgia Route 139) 0.1 miles north of Clay Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton GA 30126, 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 Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Smokehouse (here, next to this marker); Historic House (a few steps from this marker); Hearthstone (a few steps from this marker); Historic Mable House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kitchen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Corn Crib (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mableton.

The Mable House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 3, 2008

2. The Mable House

The Mable House. The marker is barely visible to the right. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 3, 2008

3. The Mable House. The marker is barely visible to the right.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 3, 2008

4. The Mable House Marker

Original outbuildings at the Mable House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 3, 2008

5. Original outbuildings at the Mable House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,142 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 4, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.