Kingsland in Camden County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Joe H. Joseph / Hammond Roberts
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2023
1. Joe H. Joseph / Hammond Roberts Marker
Joe H. Joseph was one of the eldest sons of Jacob and Isabella Joseph. Joe married Katie Baker Joseph and they raised 14 children, seven boys and seven girls. Joe, not only followed his father Jacob with the number of children, he was also an entrepreneur. Joe Joseph purchased 110 acres of land currently on Josephs Way off of Clarks Bluff Road in Kingsland, Georgia. Joe farmed his land, raised pigs, various types of crops, produced turpentine, and sold his produce in the market place in Kingsland. Joe H. Joseph was an active supporter of St. Paul A.M.E. Church and Masonic Lodge in Kingsland.
Hammond Roberts was the son of Ben and Phoebe Roberts of the Kinlaw Community in Kingsland, Georgia. Hammond was a business owner, community leader, and church leader. Hammond and his wife Ada raised 8 children. All of their children excelled in education, US Postal Service, agriculture, military, and social services. Hammond operated a general store and Ada was postmistress. The general store and post office were in Hammond's building located in the Northwestern corner of Harrietts Bluff Road and Interstate 95. Hammond was one of the only original Trustees of land where the Rosenwald Kinlaw School is located. Hammond
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Erected 2022 by Abraham Joseph Jr.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 30° 47.959′ N, 81° 41.411′ W. Marker is in Kingsland, Georgia, in Camden County. Marker is on South Lee Street (U.S. 17) just north of West William Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker and mural are mounted at eye-level near the northeast corner of the Jacob Joseph Building, facing South Lee Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 South Lee Street, Kingsland GA 31548, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jacob Joseph (a few steps from this marker); Tre Francesco Porfirio (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle for Georgia (approx. 3.9 miles away); Cumberland Island National Seashore (approx. 4 miles away); The State Of Georgia Salutes (approx. 4 miles away); WW II Torpedo (approx.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2023
2. Joe H. Joseph / Hammond Roberts Marker
Regarding Joe H. Joseph / Hammond Roberts.
(excerpt from "Abraham Joseph Jr., Entrepreneur", The Florida/The Georgia Star, 2/12/2022) Mr. Abraham Joseph's Great-Grandfather and Grandfathers as well as other family members were and are all entrepreneurs. In admiration and honor of his grandfathers, Mr. Joseph commissioned two murals to be painted on the outside of the building. The mural facing Lee Street is his two grandfathers, Joe H. Joseph and Hammond Roberts. The mural on the south side of the building facing Williams Avenue is that of his Great-Grandfather Jacob Joseph, who was born into slavery and sold to a family in Kingsland.
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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2023
3. Joe H. Joseph / Hammond Roberts Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
