Ringgold in Catoosa County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Centennial Celebration of Ringgold Telephone Company

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022

1. Centennial Celebration of Ringgold Telephone Company Marker

Inscription. Ringgold Telephone Company has erected this memorial as a gift to the citizens of Ringgold and Catoosa County on the 105th anniversary of the founding of the company in 1912. Ringgold Telephone Company was formed in 1912 by James Evitt, Sr. and began with eight telephones. As of the date of this memorial, it has been in continuous operation for 105 years and provides services to most areas of Catoosa County. The telephone company is thankful for the support that it has received from the community during all the years of its existence. The ownership, management, and employees of the Ringgold Telephone Company are thankful for the rights afforded to it and to the citizens of Catoosa County, and the freedom and liberty afforded to all the citizens of this country. Ringgold Telephone Company recognizes that none of this would have been possible without freedom through military victory, therefore it dedicates this memorial to the veterans for those that have served in the military, for those who have been wounded in the military, and for those that have died in the military, in service of our nation.

Blessed be the LORD my
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strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer, my shield, and he in whom I trust, who subdueth my people under me. -Psalm 144:1-2

Erected by Ringgold Telephone Company.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 34° 54.673′ N, 85° 7.314′ W. Marker is in Ringgold, Georgia, in Catoosa County. It can be reached from Christian Road south of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Anderson Memorial Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 Christian Rd, Ringgold GA 30736, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, December 18, 2022

2. Centennial Celebration of Ringgold Telephone Company Marker

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: Nathan Anderson (here, next to this marker); Catoosa County Veterans (here, next to this marker); History of Nathan Anderson Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Confederate & World War Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The night Ringgold will always remember — April 27, 2011 (approx. half a mile away); The Evans House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Flame of Freedom (approx. 0.7 miles away); Confederate Hospitals (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringgold.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 26, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. 2. submitted on December 27, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.