Near Austell in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Causey - Maxham House

c. 1840

Photographed By David Seibert, July 19, 2010

1. Causey - Maxham House Marker

Inscription. Israel Causey was one of the original pioneer settlers when he moved to Cobb County in 1833. The house, built during the gold rush era, is an example of a frame plain-style dwelling. At one time, his plantation contained more than 1,000 acres with crops of cotton and sugarcane. It included land donated for the building of a nearby church. Briefly during the Civil War, Union soldiers quartered here. After Israel's death, the house was sold to Herbert Maxham in 1887. Generations of the Maxham family lived here and conducted various types of farming as they transitioned from cotton planting to dairy farming to growing fruit.

Erected 2010 by Cobb County Community Development Agency.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 33° 48.617′ N, 84° 37.15′ W. Marker is near Austell, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is at the intersection of Maxham Road and Salt Springs Place, on the right when traveling north on Maxham Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5909 Maxham Road, Austell GA 30168, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sweet Water Town Site (approx.

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half a mile away); Clarkdale Mill Village Historic District (approx. 2.3 miles away); Clarkdale Historic District (approx. 2½ miles away); Coats & Clark Thread Mill (approx. 2½ miles away); Turner's, Howell's Baker's & Sandtown Ferries (approx. 2.6 miles away); Toward the River (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Mitchell House (approx. 2.7 miles away); Hearthstone (approx. 2.8 miles away).

Regarding Causey - Maxham House. The Israel Causey-Maxham House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Additional commentary.
1. Israel Causey
Is there a museum or any sort of information on Israel Causey/or the property?

He was my 3-great uncle. My 3-great grandfather was his oldest brother. I have been doing genealogy research and any information would be greatly appreciated!

I know that my 4-great grandfather, Ezekiel Causey, was a Revolutionary war veteran who received the land through the land lottery. Research is tough when recordkeeping was inconsistent at best - if it existed at all. Would love to find photos if they exist.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 19, 2010

2. Causey - Maxham House Marker

Looking north on Maxham Road

— Submitted August 28, 2022, by Cheryl Causey Whisnant of Atlanta, Georgia.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 19, 2010

3. Causey - Maxham House Marker

Causey - Maxham House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, July 19, 2010

4. Causey - Maxham House

Photographed By David Seibert, July 19, 2010

5. Causey - Maxham House

Photographed By David Seibert, July 19, 2010

6. Causey - Maxham House

Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,039 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 20, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.