Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

City Hall

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 21, 2026

1. City Hall Marker

Inscription.
Date of Construction: 1937
Builder: Works Progress Administration
Original Occupancy: City of Dalton Administration

This building was built in a simplified Georgian Architectural style during the Great Depression by the WPA. It was renovated by the City of Dalton in 1979 and in 2005 by Robert Shaw, founder of Shaw Industries, as his office.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 34° 46.323′ N, 84° 58.134′ W. Marker is in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County. It is at the intersection of North Pentz Street and West King Street, on the right when traveling north on North Pentz Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 N Pentz St, Dalton GA 30720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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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: Tristram Dalton (a few steps from this marker); Trevitt Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Dalton (about 400 feet away); Western and Atlantic Railroad Depot (about 500 feet away); William C. Martin House (about 700 feet away); George Whitefield (about 700 feet away); Our Textile Legacy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Dalton! (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dalton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Joseph E. Johnston Memorial (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Old City Hall & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, October 21, 2026

2. Old City Hall & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.