Jasper in Pickens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oglethorpe Monument
By David Seibert, August 18, 2001
1. Oglethorpe Monument Marker
This 38-foot monument was designed and dedicated in 1930 by Colonel Sam Tate of Georgia Marble Company, as a tribute to General James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the colony of Georgia. Attendees included Governor Lamartine G. Hardman and other prominent dignitaries. It was carved by James Watt from Cherokee marble quarried locally. These quarries are the largest in the United States. The monument was located 10 miles east on Mount Oglethorpe (Grassy Knob), southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail until 1958. It was restored and moved here in 1999.Erected 2001 by Georgia Historical Society and the City of Jasper. (Marker Number 112-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker monument is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 34° 28.208′ N, 84° 25.869′ W. Marker is in Jasper, Georgia, in Pickens County. Marker is at the intersection
By David Seibert, August 18, 2001
2. Oglethorpe Monument Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Pickens County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Pickens County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Federal Road (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Old Federal Road (approx. 1.7 miles away); Georgia Marble Company and the Village of Tate (approx. 4.6 miles away); Site of Carmel (Taloney) Mission Station (approx. 6.3 miles away); The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway (approx. 7 miles away); Battle of Taliwa (approx. 9.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jasper.
More about this monument. While the marker was erected in 2001, for a variety of reasons it was not dedicated until 2007.
Also see . . . James Oglethorpe Monument. Additional information on the Oglethorpe Monument can be found at this link. (Submitted on January 12, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
3. Oglethorpe Monument
By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
4. Oglethorpe Monument-Oglethorpe Engraving
of the achievements of
James Edward Oglethorpe
who by courage, industry and
endurance founded the
Commonwealth of Georgia in 1732
Dedicated July 25, 1930
By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
5. Oglethorpe Monument-State Seal
By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
6. Oglethorpe Monument-State of Georgia
By David Tibbs, January 19, 2009
7. Oglethorpe Monument-Scales Of Justice
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,167 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on January 19, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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