Near Bostwick in Morgan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mallory
Photographed by David Seibert, June 21, 2009
1. Mallory Marker
On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County placed this marker here to commemorate the community of
The early tax records of Morgan County identify the family of "Malry" in the Harris Militia District as early as the 1840s. By the turn of the twentieth century, the community of Mallory existed in the area owned by this family. By 1897, the Mallory community boasted a church, Mallory Chapel, and a school, Mallory School. By 1911, a second school, Longs Academy, served the Harris District. There was also a general store and a post office. The application filed with the postmaster general in 1890 indicates that the post office would serve a community of approximately 2,000 individuals, and noted that "the proposed office is in the midst of an intelligent community that is densely populated."
In close proximity to the center of the Mallory Community was a grist mill on Big Sandy Creek operated by the Gibbs family. There were also two cotton gins in proximity to the community. One was located approximately two miles south, at the intersection of present-day Bostwick Highway and Sandy Creek Roads. The other one was located approximately two miles north at the intersection of present-day Bostwick Highway and Nolan Store Road, a community that later was identified as
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Because of the individuals who take pride in this community, Mallory is recognized as a significant part of our county history.
Erected 2009 by Morgan County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 33° 41.018′ N, 83° 30.007′ W. Marker is near Bostwick, Georgia, in Morgan County. It is at the intersection of Bostwick Road (Georgia Route 83) and Wallace Road, on the right when traveling north on Bostwick Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bostwick GA 30623, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail and in the Piedmont. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Flat Rock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Apalachee (approx. 3.7 miles away); Bostwick (approx. 3.8 miles away); Matthew Talbot (approx. 4.4 miles away); Fairplay (approx. 4.8 miles away); Welcome to the Richter Cottage (approx. 6 miles away); Vernacular Construction (approx. 6 miles away); Dual System of Education (approx. 6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bostwick.
Photographed by David Seibert, June 21, 2009
2. Mallory Marker
An old, overgrown cemetery is just visible behind the marker. The view is north on GA Highway 83, toward the crossroads at Nolan's Store and the community of Bostwick.
Photographed by David Seibert, June 21, 2009
3. Mallory Marker
One of the few old houses left in the community of Mallory
Photographed by David Seibert, June 21, 2009
4. The Old Cemetery at Mallory
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,161 times since then and 281 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
