Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Buggy Steps
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022
1. Buggy Steps Marker
The indentation in the sidewalk known as the Buggy Steps was used in the horse and buggy days to load and unload wares.
A millinery store, an important destination for women who made most of their clothes but not their hats, was located nearby.
A lady would use the Buggy Steps to step down from her buggy to shop in the stores of Perry Street.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Women.
Location. 33° 57.402′ N, 83° 59.38′ W. Marker is in Lawrenceville, Georgia, in Gwinnett County. Marker is on North Perry Street (Georgia Route 20) south of West Pike Street (Georgia Route 8), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 N Perry St, Lawrenceville GA 30046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Goats on the Square (a few steps from this marker); The Whacking Cane (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynching in America / Lynching of Charles Hale (within shouting distance of this marker); The Country Doctor (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to the Fallen of 1836 (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 6, 2022
2. Buggy Steps Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 11, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
