South Downtown in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Pledge of Allegiance
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2024
1. Pledge of Allegiance Marker
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America and to the Republic for
which it stands, one nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Composed by Francis Bellamy and used in celebration of America's 400th Anniversary, October 12, 1892. Officially adopted by Congress of the United States on December 28, 1945.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1892.
Location. 33° 44.92′ N, 84° 23.243′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in South Downtown. It is at the intersection of Capitol Avenue Southwest and M.L.K. Jr Drive Southwest, on the right when traveling north on Capitol Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 226 Capitol Ave SW, Atlanta GA 30334, 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 North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Haralson Bleckley, 1870-1933 (here, next to this marker); The Star-Spangled Banner (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Kettle Creek (a few steps from this marker); The Great Seal of Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Statue of Liberty Replica (within shouting distance of this marker); War Woman (within shouting distance of this marker); Expelled Because of Color (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 2, 2024
2. Pledge of Allegiance Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
