Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Confederate Cemetery
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Photographed by David Seibert, January 25, 2010
1. Confederate Cemetery Marker
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 126-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 33° 14.77′ N, 84° 15.22′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. It is at the intersection of Memorial Drive (U.S. 19) and South 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on Memorial Drive. The marker stands (with two others)
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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: Georgia Militia at Griffin (a few steps from this marker); The Orphan Brigade (a few steps from this marker); Private William Archelaus Hughes (a few steps from this marker); Stonewall Confederate Cemetery Trees (a few steps from this marker); To the Women of Griffin and Spalding County (within shouting distance of this marker); Spalding County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Global War on Terror (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Lt. Col. Allan B. Imes (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.
Photographed by David Seibert, January 25, 2010
2. Confederate Cemetery Marker
Looking north toward the Cemetery
Photographed by David Seibert, January 25, 2010
3. Confederate Cemetery Marker
The marker, and two other Civil War markers erected by the Georgia Historical Commission, stand together on US 19 at the Cemetery.
Photographed by David Seibert, January 25, 2010
4. Confederate Cemetery
Photographed by David Seibert, January 25, 2010
5. Confederate Cemetery
Note the boulder standing to the right
Photographed by David Seibert, January 25, 2010
6. Confederate Cemetery
Photographed by David Seibert, January 25, 2010
7. Confederate Cemetery
Photographed by David Seibert, January 25, 2010
8. Confederate Cemetery
The plaque on the boulder in the Cemetery mentioned in photo 5 above, erected by the UDC. The text reads:
To the women of Griffin and Spalding County who gave their services during the War Between the States from 61 to 65 James S. Boynton Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy have placed this boulder.
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No act of injustice, no failure of duty, no shadow of wrong has left a blot upon these souls or a stain upon their memories.
A.D. 1922
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,124 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 19, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
