Hapeville in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Chick-fil-A
Photographed by Dave W, September 2, 2022
1. Chick-fil-A Marker
Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy opened the Dwarf Grill (later renamed the Dwarf House) at this site on May 23, 1946. After years of trial and error, it is here that Cathy invented what is widely considered the first-ever fried chicken breast sandwich in the early 1960s. Cathy would go on to open the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall in 1967, pioneering the concept of in-mall restaurants. In addition to high-quality food, Chick-fil-A is known for its customer service philosophy, stewardship, philanthropy, and community involvement. Each Chick-fil-A restaurant, independently owned and operated, serves the community in which it resides. Chick-fil-A restaurants are famously closed on Sundays, providing team members a day of rest. With thousands of restaurants nationwide, Chick-fil-A has grown to become one of the largest privately-held and family-owned restaurant chains in the U.S.
Erected 2017 by Georgia Historical Society, and Chick-fil-A Inc. (Marker Number 60-20.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1946.
Location. 33° 39.372′ N, 84° 24.242′ W. Marker is in Hapeville, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is on North Central Avenue
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. 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 walking distance of this marker: Dwarf Grill (here, next to this marker); The Dwarf House (a few steps from this marker); Hapeville Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Im Memory of the Hapeville Boys (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hapeville Veterans Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hapeville, Georgia (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ga. Baptist Children's Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Christ Church, Hapeville (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hapeville.
Additional commentary.
1. About Chick-fil-A
The company operates over 3,000 restaurants across 48 states and in the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. They also have operations in Canada.
Many of the company's values are influenced by the religious beliefs of its late founder, S. Truett Cathy (19212014), a devout Southern Baptist.
The company has a history of anti-LGBTQ positions, including funding groups that oppose same-sex marriage, and groups that operate discredited and psychologically harmful "conversion therapy" camps. In 2020, the only two restaurant locations
Photographed by Dave W, September 2, 2022
2. Chick-fil-A Marker
— Submitted August 22, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
Additional keywords. Chick-fil-A, Chick fil A, LGBTQ
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Greenbriar Mall
This display inside the restaurant shows the Chick-fil-A in Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall (it closed in 2023).
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Original Dwarf House
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Statue of S.Truett Cathy
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 19, 2025
6. Original Dwarf Grill menus on the outdoor tables
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 1,032 times since then and 146 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 3, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on September 27, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
