Rutledge in Morgan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rutledge
Photographed by David Seibert, January 13, 2008
1. Rutledge Marker
Rutledge
In the 1840s, the heirs of Hezekiah Rutledge deeded right-of-way to the Georgia Railroad. The farm came to be referred to as "Rutledge Place by the railroad workers, which probably gave rise to referring to the town as "Rutledge." In the early years of the railroad, Rutledge served as the terminus of the line, and a turn table (or round house) was located here to turn engines back toward Augusta. As with many Georgia towns, the railroad brought development to the area, and a thriving civic and commercial center emerged.
The city of Rutledge was formally incorporated on December 13, 1871 by act of the Georgia legislature. Early religious institutions included a Baptist Church founded in 1845 and a Methodist Church in 1902. By 1915, a six-room brick school building had been constructed in Rutledge. After the Great Depression in the early 20th century, Rutledge became the site of two Civilian Conservation Corps camps created as part of the public works program initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Their task was to create Hard Labor Creek Park, north of the city, which was originally a federal recreation demonstration area. The recreational opportunities offered by
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Because of the individuals who take pride in this community, Rutledge is recognized as a significant part of our county history.
Erected 2007 by Morgan County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1871.
Location. 33° 37.583′ N, 83° 36.75′ W. Marker is in Rutledge, Georgia, in Morgan County. It is on Fairplay Street 0 miles north of West Dixie Highway, on the left when traveling north. Marker is opposite the old Rutledge Depot, now used as the Rutledge City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rutledge GA 30663, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail and in the Piedmont. 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 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rutledge Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The March to the Sea (approx. Ό mile away); Hard Labor Creek State Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); Dorsey (approx. 4.3 miles away); Fairplay (approx.
Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2009
2. Rutledge Marker
The old Rutledge Depot -- now the Rutledge City Hall -- is visible across Fairplay Street.
More about this marker. A large postcard, with scenes of old Rutledge including the Depot, has been painted on the end wall of a building adjoining the marker site.
Photographed by David Seibert, March 20, 2009
3. Rutledge Wall
Wall of building adjoining site of marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,332 times since then and 100 times this year. Last updated on March 23, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on February 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on March 26, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on March 22, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
