Tennille in Washington County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Tennille

Photographed by David Seibert, October 28, 2009

1. Tennille Marker

Inscription. Tennille, the highest point, on the Central of Georgia Railroad, between Macon and Savannah, named for a public spirited citizen, Mr. Francis Tennille, was called for a number of years, Station No. 13. The land for the Right of Way, which made the town possible was given by Mr. Sam O. Franklin. The railroad was practically destroyed by Sherman’s forces; by his orders the railroad rails were heated and twisted so that they were useless and all warehouses burned. Eight miles South of Tennille was Fort Irwin, the stockade or fort erected by Governor Jared Irwin and three brothers for the protection of the settlers from Indian attacks.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 150-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.

Location. 32° 56.165′ N, 82° 48.729′ W. Marker is in Tennille, Georgia, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Smith Street and West North Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Smith Street. The marker is located at the

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edge of a parking lot by the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tennille GA 31089, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain and in the 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sherman and Hardee at Tennille (a few steps from this marker); Tennille Station (a few steps from this marker); Nancy Hart Highway (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Honor of Our Confederate Soldiers (about 500 feet away); Forest Grove (approx. 2.4 miles away); Jefferson Davis (approx. 2.7 miles away); Old City Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Rev. J. D. Anthony (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tennille.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 28, 2009

2. Tennille Marker

Looking south in Tennille, with the parking lot on the left and the railroad tracks in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,453 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.