Millen in Jenkins County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Millen Fountain
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
1. Millen Fountain Marker
was originally in the lobby
of the Estelle Hotel.
The hotel was constructed in 1912
and was located on
Gray Street in Millen, Georgia.
Through the generosity
of several local citizens, the
Jenkins County Development Authority
was able to obtain this fountain
for the Olde Freight Depot Garden
on Cotton Avenue.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 32° 48.139′ N, 81° 56.326′ W. Marker is in Millen, Georgia, in Jenkins County. It is on Cotton Ave. near Daniel St., on the right when traveling east. located at the Olde Freight Depot Garden. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millen GA 30442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wayside Home (a few steps from this marker); Millen Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); Millen Junction (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jenkins Court House (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Wayside Home (about 600 feet away); Millen (about 700 feet away); Jenkins County Confederate Memorial
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Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 26, 2008
2. Millen Fountain Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008
3. Millen Fountain Marker(r). shares a park location with "Wayside House" Marker (l)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 26, 2008
4. Olde Millen Freight Depot, whose park is mentioned on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,650 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
