East Point in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
East Point
Photographed By David Seibert, September 2, 2010
1. East Point Marker
East Point owes its origin to an 1847 Act incorporating the Atlanta & LaGrange RR (now Atlanta & West point). The charter stated its eastern terminus should be at a convenient point on the Macon & Western RR (now Central of Georgia) between “the City of Griffin and the Town of Atlanta.” This exact spot is marked by a bronze disk set in a short concrete post.East Point’s charter, approved Aug. 10, 1887, established the limits of the town from this point ~ North ¾ m., South 5/8 mi., East and West ½ mi., forming a parallelogram 1 3/8 mi. long (N & S) and 1 mi. wide (E & W).
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-118.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 10, 1965.
Location. 33° 40.75′ N, 84° 26.4′ W. Marker is in East Point, Georgia, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of Main
Photographed By David Seibert, September 2, 2010
2. East Point Marker
The structure behind the marker is a walkover bridge, crossing the MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) tracks. Main Street is to the left, East Cleveland Avenue to the right.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William A. Russell High School (approx. half a mile away); Mt. Zion Methodist Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); Delta Air Lines (approx. 2 miles away); Historic Christ Church, Hapeville (approx. 2.2 miles away); Hapeville, Georgia (approx. 2.3 miles away); Gilbert Memorial Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Kilpatrick’s Cavalry on the Newnan Stage Road (approx. 2.3 miles away); Fort McPherson (approx. 2.4 miles away).
Also see . . . East Point. The Wikipedia entry for East Point contains more information on the city. (Submitted on September 7, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, September 2, 2010
3. East Point Marker
Looking north on Main Street (US 29) with East Cleveland Avenue to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 868 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
