Barnesville in Lamar County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Barnesville Blues

Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009

1. Barnesville Blues Marker

Inscription. Co. B – 121st Infantry
Barnesville, Georgia
“Old Gray Bonnet”
This memorial is dedicated to all who served with the Barnesville Blues. This company served actively as a part of Georgia’s National Guard in four wars. They fought numerous long, hard, and decisive battles, for which they received many distinguished awards for themselves and their company. For their courage, bravery, and devotion as true and loyal Americans, we respectfully place this monument in memory of them for their faithful service to all and our country.

Erected 1988 by Barnesville Blues Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1920.

Location. 33° 3.157′ N, 84° 9.368′ W. Marker is in Barnesville, Georgia, in Lamar County. Marker is on Thomaston Street (Georgia Route 36) 0.1 miles north of Holmes Street, on the right when traveling north. The monument is on the lawn of the Lamar County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 326 Thomaston Street, Barnesville GA 30204, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memory of America's Revolutionary War Soldiers (here, next to this marker); Lamar County

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(here, next to this marker); Lamar County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Lamar County Georgia Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Old Jail Museum and Archives (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barnesville Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Lamar County (Ga.) 20th Century War Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Streamliner Nancy Hanks II (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Barnesville.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009

2. Barnesville Blues Marker

The entrance to the courthouse can just be seen at the right.

Barnesville Blues Marker and Lamar County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2009

3. Barnesville Blues Marker and Lamar County Courthouse

The Courthouse was built in 1931.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,745 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.