Rome in Floyd County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Admiral John Henry Towers

1885-1955

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 11, 2021

1. Admiral John Henry Towers Marker

Inscription. John Henry Towers was born at this site on January 30, 1885. Reared in Rome, Towers graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1906. As one of the Navy's pioneer aviators, Towers set early records for flying. Preceding Charles Lindbergh's historic solo nonstop flight in 1927, Towers organized and led the first successful group trans-Atlantic air crossing in 1919. His work in training naval pilots using land planes instead of seaplanes anticipated the use of military aircraft carriers. As Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics (1939-1942), Towers organized Naval aircraft procurement prior to and during World War II. Later he served as Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet. A Navy Cross and Navy Distinguished Service Medal recipient, Towers was the first career naval aviator to reach flag rank. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Erected 2014 by Georgia Historical Society, City of Rome, and the Rome Area Heritage Foundation. (Marker Number 57-4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 30, 1885.

Location. 34° 15.441′ N, 85° 10.061′ W. Marker is in

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Rome, Georgia, in Floyd County. It is at the intersection of Riverside Parkway Northeast and West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Parkway Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rome GA 30161, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spanish-American War Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library (about 300 feet away); Floyd County World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); Floyd County (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Town Clock (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Town Clock Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Davis’ March to Rome (approx. 0.3 miles away); French’s Div. at Rome (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rome.

Also see . . . John Henry Towers (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 11, 2021

2. Admiral John Henry Towers Marker

Adm. John Henry Towers image. Click for full size.

USN Official Photo / Public domain, 1948

3. Adm. John Henry Towers

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 489 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 15, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.