Near Cordelle in Crisp County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richard G. Mooney, Jr.
| | Georgia Veterans State Park | |
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Richard G. Mooney, Jr. Marker
Richard C. Mooney, Jr
as the first superintendent of
Veterans Memorial State Park,
he was responsible for developing
approximately 900 acres of timberland
into a beautiful park including the
roads, the first cottages and
manicured shorelines. He was a
naval pilot from 1942 to 1946
and superintendent here from
October 1947 to December 1948.
Erected by Georgia Veterans State Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II.
Location. 31° 57.583′ N, 83° 54.662′ W. Marker is near Cordelle, Georgia, in Crisp County. It can be reached from Cannon Road 0.6 miles south of U.S. 280, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Georgia Veterans State Park Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2459 US-280 W, Cordele GA 31015, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Russian 120mm Mortar M-843 (within shouting distance of this marker); 37mm Antitank Gun M3 (within shouting distance of this marker); M3AI General Stuart Light Tank (within shouting distance of this marker); Russian 85mm Divisional Gun D-44
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Also see . . . Georgia Veterans State Park. (Submitted on April 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Richard G. Mooney, Jr. Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
3. Richard G. Mooney, Jr. entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
