Near Ellijay in Gilmer County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Oakland Academy

Photographed by David Seibert, February 26, 2011

1. Oakland Academy Marker

Inscription. The educational center for this section for years, Oakland Academy was established in 1867, following the War Between the States, by Nathan T. Tabor and John E. Robeson, first teacher. Originally a private school, it was operated for many years as a church school by the ME Church (South). Students attended the academy from this and surrounding counties. In 1920, when the private school was discontinued, the property was deeded to Gilmer County for a county school. Early teachers included John B. Roberson, W.F. Cruselle, Mary Lewis, Rev. Walter Dillard, Emma Tabor, Harriet E. Tabor, Mary Kirby and John S. Hudson.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 061-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.

Location. 34° 38.091′ N, 84° 23.232′ W. Marker is near Ellijay, Georgia, in Gilmer County. It is at the intersection of Georgia Route 52 and Entrance drive to Oakland Elementary School, on the right when traveling east on Georgia Route 52. The marker stands in front of the Oakland Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8264 Highway 52 E, Atlanta GA 30356, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cartecay Methodist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ebenezer Baptist Church (approx. 2 miles away); Fort Hetzel (approx. 6 miles away); Gilmer County Union Soldiers Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); Gilmer County Confederate Soldiers Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); Honored Veterans of Gilmer County (approx. 6.7 miles away); In Memory of All American Veterans (approx. 6.7 miles away); Purple Heart - Combat Wounded (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ellijay.

Photographed by David Seibert, February 26, 2011

2. Oakland Academy Marker

Looking west toward Ellijay, seven miles away

Photographed by David Seibert, February 26, 2011

3. Oakland Academy Marker

Looking east on Georgia Highway 52, toward Ebenezer Church

Photographed by David Seibert, February 26, 2011

4. Oakland Academy Marker

Gilmer County's Oakland Elementary School, which stands on the site of Oakland Academy.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,477 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.