Downtown in Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

General Lewis Lawrence Griffin

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 7, 2025

1. General Lewis Lawrence Griffin Marker

Inscription.
This statue of General Lewis Lawrence Griffin business man, railroad man, state legislator, and general officer in the Georgia militia who founded Griffin, Georgia, on June 8, 1840, was erected and dedicated by the proud citizens of Griffin on November 23, 2008.

The statue was the inspiration of a small group of civic minded citizens selected by their peers for the honorary title of "General Griffin" to recognize and honor their years of volunteerism and contributions to the community.

It was sculpted by artist Andy Davis of McDonough, Georgia in 2008

Erected 2008 by Proud citizens of Griffin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 8, 1840.

Location. 33° 14.898′ N, 84° 15.819′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. It is in Downtown. It is on South Hill Street (Georgia Route 155) south of East Solomon Street, on the right when traveling north. The location is in a planter on the south facing side of Griffin Municipal Count. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 S Hill St, Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

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 walking distance of this marker: Pvt. Alvertis Smith (here, next to this marker); History of Griffin, Georgia

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(here, next to this marker); P.F.C. Bobby L. Byars (a few steps from this marker); P.F.C. James T. Coggins (a few steps from this marker); Pfc. W.T. Akins (a few steps from this marker); Pvt. James Touchstone (within shouting distance of this marker); P.F.C. Monte C. Kinasz (within shouting distance of this marker); Pvt. Cecil R. Moon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.

General Lewis Lawrence Griffin statue & marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 7, 2025

2. General Lewis Lawrence Griffin statue & marker

General Lewis Lawrence Griffin Statue & Marker next to Griffin Municipal Court entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, January 7, 2025

3. General Lewis Lawrence Griffin Statue & Marker next to Griffin Municipal Court entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 260 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.