LaFayette in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Marsh-Warthen House
c. 1836
The Marsh-Warthen House, circa 1836, was built by Spencer Stewart Marsh, a prominent and influential merchant and statesman who donated land for John B. Gordon Hall. Marsh, with two other businessmen, founded Trion Factory, a major cotton mill. In 1863 the Marshes sought refuge in Cassville and returned after the war to find blood stained floors and hoof marks from Federal Cavalry horses in the hallway. After remaining in the Marsh family for only 150 years, the house was owned by the Clements, descendants of a Walker County pioneer family.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Erected by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 34° 42.55′ N, 85° 16.867′ W. Marker is in LaFayette, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 27) 0 miles north of North Cherokee Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Fayette GA 30728, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. African American Pioneers of the Marsh-Warthen-Clements House (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker County (within shouting distance of this marker); General LaFayette (within shouting distance of this marker); To Our Confederate Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marsh House (within shouting distance of this marker); Chattooga Academy - John B. Gordon Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Chattooga Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Army of Tennessee (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaFayette.
Also see . . .
1. Marsh-Warthen House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 10, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Marsh House of LaFayette. Website homepage (Submitted on October 31, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,398 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on October 31, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 14, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.