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
In 1854, Lazarus Strauss brought his wife and four children to Talbotton to their first home in America. Here he established a store, the first in a series that led to Macy’s, one of the leading department stores in the world. Straus and his sons, Isidor, Nathan, and Oscar, are among those men in American Jewry of whom all Jews are most proud. Isidor as a merchant, Nathan as a pioneer in public health, Oscar as one of the earlier career diplomats, and all as philanthropists and patriots, have won national acclaim.Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 130-7.)
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° 40.683′ N, 84° 32.4′ W. Marker is in Talbotton, Georgia, in Talbot County. Marker is on Washington Avenue (Georgia Route 22) 0 miles north of West Monroe Street (Georgia Route 208), on the left when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Talbot County (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Straus Home Site (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Straus Home Site (about 400 feet away); First Session Supreme Court of Georgia (about 400 feet away); Elizabeth Evelyn Wright (approx. 0.2 miles away); Zion Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Talbotton United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 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 north on Washington Avenue, Georgia Highway 22
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 897 times since then and 156 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
