Kingston in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Confederate Memorial Day

Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2008

1. Confederate Memorial Day Marker

Inscription. First Decoration, or Memorial Day, was observed in Kingston in late April of 1865, and has been a continuous observance here since that day, the only such record held by any community in this Nation. The first Memorial, or Decoration Day, was observed while Federals still occupied this town, flowers being placed on both Confederate and Federal graves that day. Much credit is due the Dardens and other patriotic citizens of this town for their untiring efforts to keep alive memories of the gallant Confederates - greatest fighting men of all time.

Erected 1956. (Marker Number 008-39.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1865.

Location. 34° 14.198′ N, 84° 56.735′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Georgia, in Bartow County. It is at the intersection of East Railroad Street and Shaw Street, on the left when traveling west on East Railroad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kingston GA 30145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Nellie Margaret Harris Applin (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Rome Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); The Andrews Raiders at Kingston (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kingston's Rich, Historical Past (about 400 feet away); Original Hospital Site of Wayside Home (about 500 feet away); Sherman’s March to the Sea (about 500 feet away); Kingston Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); House - Site Thomas V. B. Hargis (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.

Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2008

2. Confederate Memorial Day Marker

The marker is at the site of the (destroyed) Kingston railroad station.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,765 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.