Johns Creek in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

State R.R. Survey

July 4, 1837

Photographed by David Seibert, August 11, 2009

1. State R.R. Survey Marker

Inscription. Near here began the survey for the State R.R. (W&A), by Chief Engr. Stephen H. Long and Asst. Engr. Abbott H. Brisbane.

Trial lines were run to the Etowah River, 38 mi, N, to determine if a Chattahoochee River crossing here would conform to levels established between Hog Mt. to the South & the Allatoona Range near the Etowah.

Failing to find suitable grades, other trial lines not only fixed the crossing at Bolton, 25 mi. down stream, but placed Atlanta where it is.

Erected 1952 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.

Location. 33° 59.886′ N, 84° 12.072′ W. Marker is in Johns Creek, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is at the intersection of Medlock Bridge Road (Georgia Route 141) and Vista Bluff Drive, on the right when traveling south on Medlock Bridge Road. The marker is just north of the north bank of the Chattahoochee River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Duluth GA 30097, 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.

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 4 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Steam Locomotion at High Tide! (approx. 2.7 miles away); Passenger Coach No. 3780 (approx. 2.7 miles away); Spreader #JX635 (approx. 2.7 miles away); The History of the Miniature Train Company (approx. 2.8 miles away); Home of Alice Harrell Strickland - Georgia's First Woman Mayor (approx. 3.6 miles away); "Holy Row" (approx. 3.7 miles away); Peachtree Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); Site of Norcross Public Library (approx. 3.8 miles away).

Photographed by David Seibert, August 11, 2009

2. State R.R. Survey Marker

Looking south on Medlock Bridge Road toward the Chattahoochee River -- the bridge is just past the white sign in the background

Photographed by David Seibert, August 11, 2009

3. State R.R. Survey Marker

Looking north on Medlock Bridge Road, the potential grade from the Chattahoochee River to the Etowah River

Photographed by David Seibert, August 11, 2009

4. State R.R. Survey Marker

An older home (not shown) and outbuildings still occupy the property where the marker is located.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,852 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.