Royston in Franklin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
1886-1961
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
1. Tyrus Raymond Cobb Marker
Charter member of
Baseball Hall of Fame
Leading batsman of
all Major League history
.367 average, 4,191 hits
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 34° 17.102′ N, 83° 7.227′ W. Marker is in Royston, Georgia, in Franklin County. It is on Franklin Springs Street (U.S. 29) west of Franklin Springs Circle, on the right when traveling west. The location of the marker and statue is at the south facing side of the Royston Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 634 Franklin Springs St, Royston GA 30662, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. 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: A different marker also named Tyrus Raymond Cobb (here, next to this marker); Royston, GA / U.S. Bicentennial Monument (here, next to this marker); Ty Cobb (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Stewart D. Brown, Sr. (approx. half a mile away); Historical Franklin Springs (approx. 1½ miles away); The Franklin Springs (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Historical Franklin Springs (approx. 1.6 miles away); Poplar Springs Methodist Camp Ground (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Royston.
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Regarding Tyrus Raymond Cobb. Sculpted by Felix de Weldon, the Cobb statue was originally displayed at Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium and then Turner Field, both former homes of the Atlanta Braves. When the Braves moved to Truist Park in Cobb County to start the 2017 season, the statue was relocated to Royston, home of Ty Cobb.
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
2. Tyrus Raymond Cobb Marker sculpted by Felix de Weldon
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
3. Tyrus Raymond Cobb Marker and statue (East view)
Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024
4. Full view of Tyrus Raymond Cobb statue in front of the Royston Public Library
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 3, 2021
5. Ty Cobb Museum in Royston, .2 of a mile from the statue
Photographed by Mark Parker, September 3, 2021
6. Tyrus Raymond Cobb tomb, Rose Hill Cemetery, Royston
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
