Near Monroe in Walton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Moore’s Ford Lynching

Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2009

1. Moore’s Ford Lynching Marker

Inscription. 2.4 miles east, at Moore’s Ford Bridge on the Apalachee River, four African-Americans - George and Mae Murray Dorsey and Roger and Dorothy Dorsey Malcom (reportedly 7 months pregnant) - were brutally beaten and shot by an unmasked mob on the afternoon of July 25, 1946. The lynching followed an argument between Roger Malcom and a local white farmer. These unsolved murders played a crucial role in both President Truman’s commitment to civil rights legislation and the ensuing modern civil rights movement. In 1998, a biracial memorial service honoring the victims was held at Moore’s Ford Bridge.

Erected 1999 by Georgia Historical Society and the Moore's Ford Memorial Committee, Inc. (Marker Number 147-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Bridges & Viaducts • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 25, 1946.

Location. 33° 51.417′ N, 83° 36.733′ W. Marker is near Monroe, Georgia, in Walton County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 78 and Locklin Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 78. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Monroe GA 30655, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Moina Michael (approx. 6 miles away); The Poppy Lady (approx. 6½ miles away); Battle of Jack's Creek (approx. 7.1 miles away); Walton County Persian Gulf Monument (approx. 7.2 miles away); In Honor of All American Veterans (approx. 7.2 miles away); Walton County (approx. 7.2 miles away); Walton County Civil War Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away); Walton County Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.

More about this marker. The bridge, site of the murders, is located on Mount Carmel Church Road at the Apalachee River at the Oconee County line. The road name changes to Moores Ford Road at the bridge.

Also see . . . Updated information about the case. (Submitted on June 9, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)

Additional keywords. Jim Crow; terrorism; lynching

Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2009

2. Moore’s Ford Lynching Marker

Looking northeast; US 78 is to the left, and Locklin Road curves to the right in the foreground.

The Bridge at Moore's Ford image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2009

3. The Bridge at Moore's Ford

Looking east into Oconee County, where the road name changes to Moores Ford Road

Photographed By David Seibert, June 6, 2009

4. The Bridge at Moore's Ford

Looking east into Walton County; the road, leading to the marker, is named Mount Carmel Church Road at this point.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 5,439 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.