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

Roswell Factory

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Photographed by David Seibert, August 15, 2009

1. Roswell Factory Marker

Inscription. Chattahoochee River water power caused Roswell King to establish a town here in 1837. He had a cotton mill in operation by 1839.

By 1853 two cotton mills, a woolen mill, flour mill, and tannery were in operation, employing two hundred and fifty hands. In 1864, Sherman burned the mills, and skilled female operatives were sent north to deprive the south of their services.

The mills were rebuilt after the war and have been in continuous operation.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-4A.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 34° 0.92′ N, 84° 21.668′ W. Marker is in Roswell, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is at the intersection of Sloan Street and Mill Street, on the right when traveling east on Sloan Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roswell GA 30075, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

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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: The Old Bricks (a few steps from this marker); Original Mill (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lost Mill Workers Of Roswell (about 600 feet away); Nathaniel A. Pratt (about 600 feet away); Archibald Smith (about 600 feet away); John Dunwoody (about 700 feet away); James S. Bulloch (about 700 feet away); Elizabeth King Hand (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roswell.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Historic Roswell Square Bicentennial Restoration Project (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding Roswell Factory. The mills were rebuilt

The Roswell Factory (Mill) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 15, 2009

2. The Roswell Factory (Mill)

in 1882, and destroyed by lightning in 1929. The mill was rebuilt again, and continued in operation until 1975. The mill was restored and the space has been used as a restaurant since that time.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,707 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.