Braselton in Jackson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Braselton Family
Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2006
1. The Braselton Family Marker
In 1876 William H. Braselton, Sr. and his wife, Susan Hosch Braselton, established a 796-acre farm in western Jackson County. The Braseltons children, Henry, Green, John Oliver, Belle, and Lena , grew up working on the family farm, developing several support businesses such as a store and fertilizer operation. The arrival of first the railroad in 1902 and then a state highway in 1927 allowed expansion of farming operations. In 1916 the town of Braselton was incorporated. In addition to the farm, the development of a mercantile and grocery business as well as a grist and flour mill led the brothers to form Braselton Brothers, Inc. in 1921. Braselton Brothers also funded local schools, and published the monthly Four County Booster from 1912-1933.
Erected 2006 by The Georgia Historical Society and the Braselton Memorial Cemetery Foundation. (Marker Number 78-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 34° 6.407′ N, 83° 45.717′ W. Marker is in Braselton, Georgia
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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 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Braselton School Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Hoschton Train Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); Bethabra Baptist Church (approx. 3.2 miles away); Battle of King's Tanyard (approx. 4.9 miles away); Rockwell Universalist Church (approx. 5.9 miles away); Perry-Rainey Institute (approx. 7.6 miles away); Karina Miller Nature Preserve (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Braselton.
Photographed by David Seibert, April 17, 2009
2. The Braselton Family Marker and Braselton Town Hall Sign
Photographed by David Seibert, April 17, 2009
3. The W. H. Braselton Home
The house is now used at the Braselton Town Hall. The marker stands near the house.
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, October 2, 2009
4. The W. H. Braselton Home
Photographed by Mark Parker, August 14, 2024
5. Wide view The Braselton Family Marker and the W.H. Braselton Home
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,489 times since then and 76 times this year. Last updated on November 6, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on December 7, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on November 4, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5. submitted on August 14, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
