Folkston in Charlton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Henry Roddenberry
Photographed by David Seibert, January 19, 2010
1. Henry Roddenberry Marker
Born 1803 – Died 1861
Son of George Roddenberry (1758 – 1850)
A Soldier in the American Revolution
Settled near Traders Hill about 1835
Indian War Mounted Soldier 1838 – 1839
A born leader, honored and respected by all, and revered by his posterity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 30° 49.9′ N, 82° 0.31′ W. Marker is in Folkston, Georgia, in Charlton County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Street and East Main Street (Georgia Route 40), on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street. The monument stands on the lawn of the Charlton County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Folkston GA 31537, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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 New Spain, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Charlton County (a few steps from this marker); Central Dixie Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Center Village or Centerville
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Photographed by David Seibert, January 19, 2010
2. Henry Roddenberry Marker
The monument in front of the Charlton County Courthouse, next to the Charlton County Historical Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,753 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
