Ansley Park in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Habersham Memorial Hall
Photographed By David Seibert, May 8, 2010
1. Habersham Memorial Hall Marker
Joseph Habersham Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was organized February 12, 1900 at the Executive Mansion. Mrs. William Lawson Peel, first Regent and Mrs. Allen D. Candler, wife of the governor, were among the five founders. The cornerstone was laid January 14, 1922 and the building was completed in 1923. The Hall was designed by Architect Henry Hornbostel, designer of Carnegie Institute of technology, Emory University and "Callanwolde" of Atlanta.Colonel Joseph Habersham served in the Revolutionary Army, Continental Congress and Georgia’s Constitutional Ratification Convention. He was United States Postmaster General from 1795 - 1801.
Erected 1974 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-26B.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1910.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Oldest D.A.R. Chapter (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cotton States Exposition of 1895 (about 800 feet away); Booker T. Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ansley Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Atlanta Woman's Club (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Castle (approx. 0.4 miles away); 61 16th Street Apartment Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bate’s Division (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Photographed By David Seibert, May 8, 2010
2. Habersham Memorial Hall Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, May 8, 2010
3. Habersham Memorial Hall Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, May 8, 2010
4. Habersham Memorial Hall Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, May 8, 2010
5. Habersham Memorial Hall Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, May 8, 2010
6. Habersham Memorial Hall Marker
Built 1922-23
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