Crawford in Oglethorpe County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
A Memorial to William Harris Crawford
1772 – 1834
Statesman Diplomat Patriot
Erected by Elijah Clarke Chapter D.A.R. of Athens,
Georgia Feb. 24, 1929
Erected 1929 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Elijah Clarke Chapter, Athens, GA.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 1929.
Location. 33° 53.067′ N, 83° 9.942′ W. Marker is in Crawford, Georgia, in Oglethorpe County. Marker is at the intersection of Athens Highway (U.S. 78) and W. H. Crawford Road, on the right when traveling west on Athens Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crawford GA 30630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Harris Crawford (a few steps from this marker); Veterans of Oglethorpe County (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wm H Crawford (approx. 0.6 miles away); Historic Oglethorpe County Jail (approx. 3.2 miles away); Governor Gilmer’s Home (approx. 3.3 miles away); Oglethorpe County Confederate Monument (approx. 3.3 miles away); Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe (approx. 3.3 miles away); Oglethorpe County Veterans Monument (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crawford.
Regarding A Memorial to William Harris Crawford. The marker is at the site of "Woodlawn," the 1805 home in which Crawford spent most of the latter part of his life.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,027 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on October 23, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 29, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on July 7, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.