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

Howell's Mills

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2009

1. Howell's Mills Marker

Inscription. A notable ante-bellum land-mark established 1852, by Judge Clark Howell (1811-1882). Two buildings -- grist and sash-sawmills -- which stood on the N. bank, and in the bend of, Peachtree Cr. 1000 ft. west of the present bridge.

The old road crossed the creek on a wooden bridge to the west of the present highway and bridge. Surviving the war, the mills burned in 1879. They were the center of a rural community with a P.O. (1876-1891). Another enterprise was Foster’s Woolen Mill, established circa 1880 -- which stood on the S. bank of the creek, to the W. of this marker.

Erected 1989 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 060-51.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 33° 49.417′ N, 84° 24.956′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Buckhead. It is on Howell Mill Road 0.1 miles south of Peachtree Battle Road, on the left when traveling south. The marker is just to the south of the bridge over Peachtree Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Atlanta GA 30309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

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

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Reynold’s Brigade (here, next to this marker); Federal Crossings (here, next to this marker); Geary’s Div. to Peachtree Creek (approx. 0.3 miles away); Geary’s Three Bridges (approx. half a mile away); Rt. Of 20th A.C. Line (approx. 0.6 miles away); Green Bone Creek (approx. 0.7 miles away); Williams' Div. Deployed (approx. 0.9 miles away); O’Neal’s Brigade at the Ravine (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.

More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker of the same title and text on this location erected by the Georgia Historical Commission.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2009

2. Howell's Mills Marker

Looking north at the marker and the bridge over Peachtree Creek

Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,509 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.