Eatonton in Putnam County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris

1948-1908

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024

1. Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris Marker

Inscription. Near this spot was born Joel Chandler Harris beloved creator of Uncle Remus stories which have been translated into 23 languages. His colorful stories of the old South and unique animal characters have caused him to be numbered among the world's great writers.

"You can't pelt anybody wi' pitch wi' out getting tarred."

Erected by Southern Granite Co. - J.M. Heard & Sons - Auspices Uncle Remus Womans Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 33° 19.537′ N, 83° 23.567′ W. Marker is in Eatonton, Georgia, in Putnam County. It is on North Lafayette Street north of West Marion Street (Georgia Route 16), on the left when traveling north. The marker is located at the entrance to Putnam County Swimming Pool parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 W Marion St, Eatonton GA 31024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail

and in the Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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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 walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans of Putnam County (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of John C. Mason's Dwelling House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bronson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Putnam County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Putnam County Court House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Childhood Home of Joel Chandler Harris (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatonton.

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Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris Marker looking south on North Lafayette Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024

2. Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris Marker looking south on North Lafayette Street

Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris Marker by entrance to the Putnam Co. swimming pool parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024

3. Birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris Marker by entrance to the Putnam Co. swimming pool parking lot

Pool house is to the left

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 3, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.