Comer in Madison County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Morris Marion Bryan
1889-1948
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
1. Morris Marion bryan Marker
The 130 acres comprising this park were donated in 1968 to the state of Georgia in memory of Morris M. Bryan by the Jefferson Mills, Inc. which he founded in 1916.
He acquired this property for his company in 1932. It produced electric power for its Crawford Textile division—12 miles west of here for many years.
During his lifetime, he served and contributed to his fellow man in many civic, educational, and religious endeavors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 34° 1.641′ N, 83° 4.469′ W. Marker is in Comer, Georgia, in Madison County. Marker is on Watson Mill Road, 0.1 miles north of Whitsel Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north. Located in Watson Mill Bridge State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 Watson Mill, Comer GA 30629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Watson Mill Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Howard's Covered Bridge (approx. 4.4 miles away); Cloud's Creek Baptist Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Grove Hill Militia District Courthouse (approx. 7.9 miles away);
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, August 28, 2021
2. Morris Marion Bryan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
