Rome in Floyd County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Martha Berry’s Birthplace
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Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 057-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 34° 16.798′ N, 85° 10.867′ W. Marker is in Rome, Georgia, in Floyd County. Marker is at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Parkway NE (Loop Georgia Route 1) and Martha Berry Highway (U.S. 27) on Veterans Memorial Parkway NE. The marker stands at the entrance to Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum. An admission fee is charged. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Veterans Memorial Parkway NE, Rome GA 30161, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Original Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chieftains (approx. 0.7 miles away); Major Ridge (approx. 0.7 miles away); Berry College (approx. ¾ mile away); Cotton Gin (approx. 1½ miles away); De Soto In Georgia (approx. 1½ miles away); Federal Occupation of Rome (approx. 1½ miles away); French’s Div. at Rome (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rome.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,074 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.