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.
Confederate Memorial Day. . 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.
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.
Location. 34° 14.198′ N, 84° 56.735′ W. Marker is in Kingston, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nellie Margaret Harris Applin (within shouting distance of this 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 2,340 times since then and 26 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.
