Near Pine Mountain in Harris County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dowdell's Knob
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Photographed By David Seibert, August 25, 2009
1. Dowdell's Knob Marker
The road extending one mile south traverses a spur which projects into Pine Mountain Valley and terminates in a knob 1395 feet elevation above sea level overlooking a spectacular spread of the valley floor.The knob was named for two pioneer Harris County settlers, Lewis & James Dowdell of Virginia ancestry who settled here in 1828.
While sojourning at The Little White House near Warm Springs, Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32d President of the United States, found momentary rest and relaxation contemplating the wide expanse of land and sky as viewed from the summit of Dowdell’s Knob.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 072-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Georgia Historical Society series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1395.
Location. 32° 51.465′ N, 84° 44.214′ W. Marker is near Pine Mountain, Georgia
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This Was His Georgia (approx. 1.3 miles away); Franklin D. Roosevelt (approx. 1.3 miles away); Longleaf Pine Planting (approx. 2.2 miles away); Roosevelt Farm (approx. 2.2 miles away); Franklin Delano Roosevelt (approx. 3.3 miles away); The Little White House (approx. 3.4 miles away); Warm Springs Treatment Pools (approx. 3.6 miles away); a different marker also named Franklin D. Roosevelt (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pine Mountain.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 25, 2009
2. Dowdell's Knob Marker
Looking west on Georgia Highway 190, toward the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge
Photographed By David Seibert, August 25, 2009
3. Dowdell's Knob Marker
Dowdell Knob Road (to the left) leads to Dowdell's Knob. The area is a Georgia State Park, and the entrance gate is visible. The road is normally open during daylight hours.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 25, 2009
4. The View from Dowdell's Knob
The "wide expanse of land and sky" noted on the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,108 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
