Cumming in Forsyth County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

World War II

1939 - 1945

— U.S. Involvement December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946 —

World War II Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 20, 2025

1. World War II Marker

Inscription. World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. The vast majority of the world's countries, including all of the great powers, fought as part of two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 34° 13.075′ N, 84° 8.815′ W. Marker is in Cumming, Georgia, in Forsyth County. It can be reached from Vision Drive near Canton Highway (Georgia Route 20), on the left when traveling north. Located at the Lou Sobh Amphitheater. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 450 Vision Dr, Cumming GA 30040, 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 original Cherokee Nation,

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: Korean War (here, next to this marker); World War I (here, next to this marker); American Civil War (here, next to this marker); Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (here, next to this marker); American Legion Post 307 (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1030 (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); Gulf War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cumming.

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World War II Marker (marker on left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, January 20, 2025

2. World War II Marker (marker on left)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.