Conyers in Rockdale County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rockdale County

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

1. Rockdale County Marker

Inscription. This County, created by Act of the Legislature October 18, 1870, is named for Rockdale Church, so called for the fine underlying granite strata. Conyers, the County Site, was incorporated in 1854 and named for a prominent physician. Smyrna Camp Ground, first Presbyterian camp ground in Georgia lies in this county. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff I. W. Almand, Ordinary A. C. McCalla, Clerk of Superior Court F. J. Treadwell, Tax Receiver W. J. Green, Tax Collector F. W. Armistead, Treasurer M. F. Swan, Surveyor I. F. Albert and Coroner George Rodgers.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 122-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 18, 1862.

Location. 33° 40.057′ N, 84° 1.034′ W. Marker is in Conyers, Georgia, in Rockdale County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Center Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker stands at the entrance to the Rockdale County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Conyers GA 30012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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

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: Rockdale County World War I and World War II Memorial (here, next to this marker); Rockdale County Korea and Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); "Flame of Freedom" (here, next to this marker); City of Conyers (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conyers Station (about 500 feet away); The Dinky (about 600 feet away); Unity Garden at Olde Town (about 700 feet away); Sherman at Conyers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Conyers.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

2. Rockdale County Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, September 5, 2010

3. Rockdale County Marker

The Rockdale County Courthouse built in 1939; the marker is to the right of the entrance.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.