Mountville in Troup County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Mountville Community

Photographed By James L.Whitman, March 26, 2022

1. Mountville Community Marker

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(side 1)
The "City on the Hill" was formed on a trail cut by pioneers, from land drawn in the 1827 Georgia Land Lottery. Daniel Davis' Stores, founded 1832, served as a stop on the Montgomery & Griffin Stage Coach line. Many historic homes are still occupied by families of those original settlers. Union troops traveled through town in 1865. The town was noted for horse races in those early years. The arrival of the Macon & Birmingham Railroad, brought industry and commerce to the area, creating Mountville Golden Age. (Continued on other side) (side 2) (Continued from other side) Mountville Military Institute was chartered in 1893. The 1890's era saw many homes built that still line the main streets. A conversation with FDR and local men in the 1920's at Owen Caudle's Store the country. Bryant Fuller's General Store had the first soda fountain. A D Moore's Store housed the post office. They were hubs of the community and hold fond memories for Mountville residents today.

Erected 2016 by Major Peter Field Chapter

Photographed By James L.Whitman, March 26, 2022

2. Mountville Community Marker

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/ William Wofford Chapter / Colonial Dames 17th Century.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 33° 2.314′ N, 84° 52.313′ W. Marker is in Mountville, Georgia, in Troup County. Marker is at the intersection of Greenville Road (Georgia Route 109) and Dallas Mill Road, on the right when traveling east on Greenville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4733 Greenville Rd, Lagrange GA 30241, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mountville Methodist (approx. 0.3 miles away); Troup Factory (approx. 7.1 miles away); Union Cemetery (approx. 7.3 miles away); Noted Indian Trail (approx. 8.1 miles away); East Depot High School (approx. 8½ miles away); Horace King Bridge Builder (approx. 8.6 miles away); Lynching in America / Raising a Voice Against Racial Violence (approx. 8.9 miles away); Troup County Academy (approx. 9.2 miles away).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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