Near Cumming in Forsyth County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Poole's Mill Covered Bridge
Erected 2000 by The Georgia Historical Society and the Historical Society of Forsyth County, Inc. (Marker Number 58-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.
Location. 34° 17.449′ N, 84° 14.557′ W. Marker is near Cumming, Georgia, in Forsyth County. Marker can be reached from Old Poole's Mill Road, 0.2 miles north of Heardsville Circle, on the right when traveling south. The marker is visible (with slight difficulty) from the newer concrete bridge on Poole's Mill Road, which replaced the covered bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cumming GA 30028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Federal Road (approx. 8.2 miles away); Battle of Taliwa (approx. 8.3 miles away); Colonel William Cumming (approx. 8.3 miles away); Forsyth County (approx. 8.3 miles away); Lynching in America / Lynching in Forsyth County (approx. 8.3 miles away); Forsyth County Courthouse Cornerstone Removed (approx. 8.3 miles away); Forsyth County War Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away); Cumming School (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumming.
More about this marker. To reach the marker and the bridge, it is necessary to park and follow an easy trail through the county park which has been constructed at the bridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,343 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4, 5. submitted on May 3, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.