Talbotton in Talbot County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Straus Home Site

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Photographed by David Seibert, January 18, 2010

1. Straus Home Site Marker

Inscription. After leaving Bavaria, Lazarus Straus dispensed his merchandise over several states searching for a home for his family. In 1854, he, his wife, and four children settled in a comfortable house one block from here. An expert merchant and a learned man, he became actively identified at once with the progress of Talbotton. From this humble beginning, Lazarus Straus and his sons, Isidor, Nathan, and Oscar, reached the pinnacle of success in the business, political, and civic affairs of our nation.

Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 130-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 32° 40.65′ N, 84° 32.467′ W. Marker is in Talbotton, Georgia, in Talbot County. It is at the intersection of West Monroe Street (Georgia Route 208) and North Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Talbotton GA 31827, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

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: Talbot County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Session Supreme Court of Georgia

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(about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Straus Home Site (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Straus Home Site (about 400 feet away); Elizabeth Evelyn Wright (about 600 feet away); Zion Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Zion Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Talbotton.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 18, 2010

2. Straus Home Site Marker

Looking east on West Monroe Street; the Talbot County Courthouse square is on the right.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 18, 2010

3. Straus Home Site Marker

Looking north on North Jefferson Avenue; the Straus homesite is one block away.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 18, 2010

4. Straus Home Site Marker

Looking west on West Monroe Street (Georgia Highway 208)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 994 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.