Spring Place in Murray County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Springplace Mission
Photographed by David Tibbs, July 6, 2008
1. Springplace Mission Marker
Southward from this spot stood this famous mission, founded in 1801 by Moravian Brethren from Salem, N.C.
The first school among the Cherokees, this mission continued until 1833, and added much to their remarkable advancement.
Here were taught many leaders of the Cherokee Nation. One was Elias Boudinot, later editor of the "The Cherokee Phoenix."
The work begun here was not abandoned with the forced removal of the Cherokees, but was transferred to New Springplace, in Oklahoma.
Erected 1953. (Marker Number 105-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 34° 45.673′ N, 84° 48.963′ W. Marker is in Spring Place, Georgia, in Murray County. It is at the intersection of Georgia Route 52 and Ellijay Street, on the right when traveling east on Georgia Route 52. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatsworth GA 30705, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Principal Chief Charles Renatus Hicks
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Also see . . .
1. Indian Missions. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on October 10, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
2. Elias Boudinot (ca. 1804-1839). New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on October 10, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
3. Cherokee Phoenix. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on October 10, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
Photographed by David Tibbs, July 6, 2008
2. Springplace Mission
Photographed by David Tibbs, July 6, 2008
3. Springplace Mission
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,707 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
