Downtown in Decatur in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Baron DeKalb
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 31, 2026
1. Baron DeKalb Marker
Baron DeKalb
1721 - 1780
Hero of the American Revolution
Placed by Baron DeKalb Chapter
Daughters of The American Revolution
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 33° 46.529′ N, 84° 17.809′ W. Memorial is in Decatur, Georgia, in DeKalb County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Clairemont Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Ponce de Leon Avenue. northwest corner of Decatur Square park. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: East Trinity Place, Decatur GA 30030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Steatite Boulder (a few steps from this marker); Houston Mill Millstone (within shouting distance of this marker); DeKalb County (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheelers Cav. at Decatur (within shouting distance of this marker); During the Battle of Decatur (within shouting
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Regarding Baron DeKalb. namesake for DeKalb County, Georgia, site of the marker
namesake for D.A.R. local chapter that placed the marker
(not a burial site)
Also see . . .
1. The De Kalb Monument.
Here lie the remains of Baron De Kalb, German by birth, but in principle, citizen of the world.(Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)
Camden, South Carolina
2. "Our Chaper" by Baron De Kalb Chapter, NSDAR - Daughters of the American Revolution.
On Friday, November 22, 1912, a group of women met at the home of Miss Catherine R. Dillon in Clarkston, Georgia, and formed the Baron DeKalb Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.(Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)
The chapter was named for Baron Johann de Kalb.
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 31, 2026
2. Baron DeKalb marker shown as mounted on stone
3. "DeKalb County History" by DeKalb History Center.
DeKalb County was established in 1822 as Georgias 56th county and is situated on a natural ridge that runs between Atlanta and Athens, the Continental Divide. The southern boundary is the South River and the northern boundary is the Hightower Trail, a trading path used by Indigenous Peoples from across the southeast.(Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia.)
The county has 269 square miles and was named after Baron Johann de Kalb, a native of Germany and self-proclaimed baron who aided the colonists in their fight for independence.
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Photographed by Susan Hagood, May 31, 2026
3. Baron DeKalb marker shown from the left
Photographed by Tracy Andersen Roberts, May 31, 2026
4. Baron DeKalb marker shown in front of DeKalb Historic Courthouse steps
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Tracy Andersen Roberts of Atlanta, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
