Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Carnegie Library
Photographed By David Seibert, March 13, 2007
1. Old Carnegie Library Marker
Inspired by a grant of $15,000 from Andrew Carnegie, citizens constructed this building as a Carnegie Library in 1913, for $40,000. This was the first public building designed by local Architect Lloyd B. Greer and was formally opened June 1914. The facility became inadequate, and the South Ga. Regional Library was built on Woodrow Wilson Dr. in 1988. Until 1976 the Carnegie Library was a branch library. In April 1977, the Lowndes Co. Historical Society occupied the building, using it as a museum and headquartersErected 1993 by The Valdosta Town Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1977.
Location. 30° 49.838′ N, 83° 16.968′ W. Marker is in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. Marker is at the intersection of West Central Avenue (U.S. 84) and North Oak Street, on the left when traveling west on West Central Avenue. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Valdosta Institute (a few steps from this marker); Site of Cotton Exchange (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lowndes County Confederate Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); United States Bicentennial — Lowndes County Sesquicentennial (approx. ¼ mile away); Troop Encampment Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Flame of Freedom (approx. ¼ mile away); Nationsbank (approx. ¼ mile away); September 11, 2001 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdosta.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 946 times since then and 41 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
