Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Founder's Lot William Harris

Photographed By David Seibert, December 25, 2008

1. Founder's Lot William Harris Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Oldest grave is on this plot for Wm. Harris' son, William Capers G. Harris (1823-1831). Mr. Harris, a wealthy planter, was a devout Methodist and champion of education. In War of 1812 he served in Capt. Jett Thomas' Co., 2nd, Regt., Ga. Militia. He was Colonel Cobb Co. Militia 1833-34; helped found 1851 Ga. Military Institute.

Erected by The City of Marietta.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 33° 56.714′ N, 84° 32.971′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker can be reached from West Atlanta Street SE, 0.2 miles north of Cemetery Street SE. The marker is located in the Old Marietta City Cemetery, in the center of the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Root (within shouting distance of this marker); Rest well, Miss Mattie (within shouting distance of this marker); Slave Lot

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(within shouting distance of this marker); S. V. Sanford (within shouting distance of this marker); Marietta Confederate Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McLeod Vault (about 300 feet away); U.D.C. Confederate Soldiers Monument (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed By David Seibert, December 25, 2008

2. Founder's Lot William Harris Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,679 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.