Blakely in Early County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Confederate Flag Pole
Photographed by David Seibert, August 10, 2003
1. Confederate Flag Pole Marker
The stalwart pole was hewn from a long leaf pine tree that grew one mile southwest of this city in Early county. It was hauled by a yoke of oxen into Blakely and erected where it now stands by Thomas Williams and others on May 16th, 1861.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 049-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1858.
Location. 31° 22.678′ N, 84° 56.06′ W. Marker is in Blakely, Georgia, in Early County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Georgia Route 1) and College Street, in the median on Main Street. The marker is at the northwest corner of the courthouse square in Blakely. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blakely GA 39823, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Confederate Dead (a few steps from this marker); Early County Peanut Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Early County (within shouting distance
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Photographed by David Seibert, August 14, 2011
2. Confederate Flag Pole Marker
There is a small plaque on either side of the marker.
Photographed by David Seibert, August 14, 2011
3. Confederate Flag Pole Marker
The plaque on the left reads "This pole was given by Peter Howard in 1861"
Photographed by David Seibert, August 14, 2011
4. Confederate Flag Pole Marker
The plaque on the right of the marker reads "Erection of this marker sponsored by Pilot Club of Blakely 1954-1955"
Photographed by James L.Whitman, January 30, 2021
5. Confederate Flag Pole Marker
Surrounding bushes have been removed.
Photographed by Ken Moser,
6. Confederate Flag Pole Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, August 14, 2011
7. Confederate Flag Pole
Photographed by David Seibert, August 14, 2011
8. Confederate Flag Pole and the Early County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,527 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on January 31, 2021, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. 6. submitted on January 26, 2011, by Ken Moser of Cartersville, Georgia. 7, 8. submitted on October 17, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
