Near Stone Mountain in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Powell Academy

Circa 1875

Photographed by Jason Armstrong, May 7, 2022

1. Powell Academy Marker

Inscription. From 1875 until 1915 children in the Klondike Community in southern DeKalb County attended Powell Academy on S. Goddard Rd. The one room school was capable of housing 25-30 students. It got its name from George Washington Powell, pioneer resident who donated the land.

Relocated and restored in 1987 by, and with a grant from J. P. Devlin, Inc., D/B/A

Georgia National Builders of Atlanta, Inc.

Erected 1987 by Georgia National Builders of Atlanta, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 33° 48.919′ N, 84° 8.619′ W. Marker is near Stone Mountain, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It can be reached from John B Gordon Drive 0.1 miles east of Jefferson Davis Drive, on the right when traveling east. Located on the grounds of Stone Mountain Historical Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stone Mountain GA 30087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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.

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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: Powell Academy Schoolhouse (here, next to this marker); Davis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); DR. Chapmon Powell's Cabin (about 500 feet away); "Medicine House" (about 500 feet away); Thornton House (about 600 feet away); So, What Happened Here? (approx. ¼ mile away); Stone Mountain - Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stone Mountain.

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Photographed by Jason Armstrong, May 7, 2022

2. Powell Academy

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2022, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2022, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.