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 • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. 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. It is at the intersection of Georgia Route 225 and Route 52, on the right when traveling north on Georgia Route 225. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatsworth GA 30705, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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: 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
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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 1,928 times since then and 26 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.
