Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The McCarty Subdivision
Photographed By David Seibert, May 25, 2002
1. The McCarty Subdivision Marker
John B. McCarty began laying out a neighborhood here in 1928. By 1950, influential Dalton residents had established one of the city’s earliest subdivisions using New South landscaping. Tudor Revival, Colonial Revival, and Minimal Traditional architectural styles popular in Georgia at the time. This neighborhood housed residents who pioneered and maintained the Dalton textile and carpet industry whose products are used world-wide. McCarty himself was founder of Dalton Spread Laundry, a key business in the evolution of the carpet industry.Erected 2002 by The Georgia Historical Society and the City of Dalton. (Marker Number 155-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 34° 45.677′ N, 84°
Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2008
2. The McCarty Neighborhood Marker prior to dedication.
This marker replaced "The McCarty Subdivision" marker. It reads,
William Scott and Frances Brown McCarty began laying out a neighborhood here in 1927. By 1950, influential Dalton residents had established one of the city's earliest subdivision. McCarty residents pioneered and maintained the Dalton textile and carpet industry whose products are used worldwide. Long-time residents and sons of the neighborhood's founders, John Brown McCarty co-founded Star Dye Company with Clarence Shaw in the mid-1940s, and Frank Brown McCarty founded McCarty Chenille in the 1940s, became manufacturing vice president at Barwick Mills during the 1950s, helped establish E&B Carpets in the 1960s, and mentored others in the industry.
William Scott and Frances Brown McCarty began laying out a neighborhood here in 1927. By 1950, influential Dalton residents had established one of the city's earliest subdivision. McCarty residents pioneered and maintained the Dalton textile and carpet industry whose products are used worldwide. Long-time residents and sons of the neighborhood's founders, John Brown McCarty co-founded Star Dye Company with Clarence Shaw in the mid-1940s, and Frank Brown McCarty founded McCarty Chenille in the 1940s, became manufacturing vice president at Barwick Mills during the 1950s, helped establish E&B Carpets in the 1960s, and mentored others in the industry.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The McCarty Neighborhood (here, next to this marker); The Blunt House (approx. 0.4 miles away); 600 Block of McCamy Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dalton Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Confederate Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dalton Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Campaign for Atlanta: Johnston's Review (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Mechanization of the Bedspread Industry (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dalton.
More about this marker. The marker was removed in early 2008, replaced by a new Georgia Historical Society marker titled "The McCarty Neighborhood." The new marker, numbered 151-3 in error, has a slightly different text with more detailed information on John McCarty's background. It should have been numbered 155-3.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
