Near Spring Place in Murray County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Howard Payne
Photographed By David Tibbs, May 3, 2009
1. John Howard Payne Marker
Author of "Home, Sweet Home," suspected as a spy of the Cherokee Indians was imprisoned here in 1835, but released.
Erected by Old Guard of Atlanta
Oct. 6, 1922;
Jos. A. McCord; Commandant
Erected 1922 by Old Guard of Atlanta.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Trail of Tears series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 34° 45.725′ N, 84° 49.329′ W. Marker is near Spring Place, Georgia, in Murray County. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 225 and Georgia Route 52, on the right when traveling north on State Route 225. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatsworth GA 30705, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Federal Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Vann House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Springplace Moravian Mission & School (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Moravian Mission to the Cherokee Indians (approx. 0.3 miles away); Anna Rosina Kliest Gambold (approx. 0.3 miles away); "God's Acre"
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Also see . . . John Howard Payne. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 3, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia.)
Additional keywords. Trail of Tears
Internet Archive
2. John Howard Payne
Songwriter Hall of Fame website entry
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Photographed By David Tibbs, May 3, 2009
3. John Howard Payne
The marker is located near the Vann House Historic Site sign. Visible under the bushes to the left.
Photographed By David Tibbs, May 3, 2009
4. John Howard Payne Marker Area View
Not visible due to the trees is the Chief Vann House at the top of the hill. The sign and marker are in the lower left of the image.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,608 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 2. submitted on February 4, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2009, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
