Smyrna in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mazie Whitfield Nelson
Jan. 1, 1890 - Feb. 2, 1977
Photographed By David Seibert, January 12, 2008
1. Mazie Whitfield Nelson Marker
From her birth home just across the railroad track on Gilbert Street, Mazie Whitfield Nelson watched the growth of downtown Smyrna from a village of less than 400 when she was born on New Year’s Day in 1890, to a community of over 20,000 when she died. In her youth, downtown flourished as the commercial center of an agricultural economy. From 1905 to 1945 it was served
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by the Atlanta Northern Railway electric streetcar. Her self-published recollections, "Past Present and Future" chronicled significant events in the town’s life, including tragedies and experiences like the arrival of the first car. She was a school teacher, insurance saleswoman and the town librarian. The archway over the entrance to this cemetery was funded by contributions she collected.
Erected by The Smyrna Cemetery Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 33° 53.007′ N, 84° 30.897′ W. Marker is in Smyrna, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on Memorial Place, 0 miles south of Atlanta Road SE (Georgia Route 3), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the Smyrna Memorial Cemetery.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Smyrna’s First Mayor (here, next to this marker); First Marked Burial (a few steps from this marker); Smyrna Memorial Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Smyrna (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Taylor-Brawner House (approx. ¾ mile away); Hood's Corps at Battle of Ruff's Mill (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Alexander Eaton House: Hood’s H'dq'rs. (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Hargrove House (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smyrna.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 12, 2008
2. Mazie Whitfield Nelson Marker - Reverse Side
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022
3. Mazie Whitfield Nelson Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,105 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on May 10, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
