Lithonia in DeKalb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rebecca Latimer Felton
Photographed By David Seibert, July 31, 2010
1. Rebecca Latimer Felton Marker
Birthplace of Rebecca Ann Latimer (1835-1930), daughter of Chas. and Eleanor (Swift) Latimer, pioneer settles at this point on the Decatur-Covington road. Married in 1853 to Dr. William H. Felton, later Member of Congress and a trustee of the University of Georgia, she became a noted writer and a tireless suffrage and temperance advocate.On September 22, 1922, Sen. Thomas E. Watson died in office. Pending a special election, Gov. Thomas W. Hardwick named Mrs. Felton to fill the vacancy, thus bestowing upon her the honor of being the first women to serve in the United States Senate.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 044-88.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1966.
Location. 33° 43.183′ N, 84° 9.313′ W. Marker is in Lithonia
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The March to the Sea (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lynching in America / Mob Violence in Lithonia (approx. 2.7 miles away); Covered Bridge (approx. 5.9 miles away); Stone Mountain - Confederate Memorial (approx. 6.2 miles away); The Country Comes Before Me (approx. 6.2 miles away); So, What Happened Here? (approx. 6.4 miles away); Garrard's Cavalry at Stone Mtn. Depot (approx. 6˝ miles away); Unknown Confederate Dead (approx. 6˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lithonia.
Photographed By David Seibert, July 31, 2010
2. Rebecca Latimer Felton Marker
Looking west on Covington Highway (US 278) from Cove Lake Road
Courtesy of Biographical Dictionary of the United States Congress
3. Rebecca Latimer Felton
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,378 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
