Canton in Cherokee County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cherokee County
Photographed by David Seibert, August 13, 2009
1. Cherokee County Marker
The Marietta and North Georgia Railroad reached Canton in 1879, providing a considerable stimulus to development.
The locally financed and managed textile mill, which began operations in 1900, has provided a payroll of much local importance.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 028-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 3, 1869.
Location. 34° 14.223′ N, 84° 29.451′ W. Marker is in Canton, Georgia, in Cherokee County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (Georgia Route 205) and South Church Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. The marker is installed at a gazebo in a landscaped square in front of the Cherokee County House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Canton GA 30114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains and in Metro Atlanta. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 original Cherokee Nation, 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cherokee County Gold (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Emerson Brown (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crescent Farm Rock Barn (approx. half a mile away); Historic Stumptown Community (approx. 0.6 miles away); Dallas Scott Hudgens, Jr. (approx. 5.1 miles away); "Eternal Patrol" (approx. 5.2 miles away); Battle of Taliwa (approx. 9.6 miles away); Thomas B. Newton House (approx. 10.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Buffington (was approx. 4.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Cherokee County. The mill mentioned on the marker closed a number of years ago; after a number of attempts, the building has now been adaptively reused as shops and apartments.
Photographed by David Seibert, August 13, 2009
2. Cherokee County Marker
The edges of the Cherokee County Courthouse can just be seen in the background
Photographed by David Seibert, August 13, 2009
3. Cherokee County Courthouse
The "Cherokee County Gold" marker is to the right
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,810 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 21, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
