Dalton in Whitfield County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Blunt House

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Photographed by David Seibert, July 14, 2011

1. The Blunt House Marker

Inscription. This house, built in 1848 by Ainsworth Emery Blunt, pioneer settler of Dalton, has been continuously occupied by members of his family. Appointed postmaster of Cross Plains in 1845, Mr. Blunt was elected mayor when that town became Dalton in 1847 and served for many years. He was the moving spirit and founder of the First Presbyterian Church in 1847 and held office as ruling elder in that church until his death in 1865. While Federal troops were in possession of Dalton during the War Between the States, this house was used by them as a hospital.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 155-30.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 34° 45.998′ N, 84° 58.308′ W. Marker is in Dalton, Georgia, in Whitfield County. It is on South Thornton Avenue (U.S. 41) 0 miles north of West Emery Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 506 S Thornton Avenue, Dalton GA 30720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 walking

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distance of this marker: William C. Martin House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Our Textile Legacy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to Dalton! (approx. 0.3 miles away); Campaign for Atlanta: Johnston's Review (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Whitefield (approx. 0.4 miles away); The McCarty Neighborhood (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Mechanization of the Bedspread Industry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carpet Technology (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dalton.

Other markers no longer nearby. 600 Block of McCamy Street (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed); The McCarty Subdivision (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Joseph E. Johnston Memorial (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding The Blunt House. The house is now the headquarters of the Whitfield-Murray Historical Society.

The home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Photographed by David Seibert, July 14, 2011

2. The Blunt House Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, July 14, 2011

3. The Blunt House Marker

Looking north on South Thornton Street (US Highway 41) toward the Whitfield County Courthouse.

The Blunt House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, July 14, 2011

4. The Blunt House and Marker

The Blunt House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, July 14, 2011

5. The Blunt House

Built in 1848

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 18, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.