Rossville in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rossville Memorial Fountain
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, September 10, 2011
1. Rossville Memorial Fountain
Looking north on Rossville Blvd/US-27 from the intersection with McFarland Avenue.
Dedicated May 30, 1968
Erected 1968 by National Exchange Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1863.
Location. 34° 59.023′ N, 85° 17.181′ W. Marker is in Rossville, Georgia, in Walker County. It is at the intersection of Rossville Blvd (U.S. 27) and McFarland Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Rossville Blvd. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rossville GA 30741, 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 distance of this marker: Rossville High Alumni Veteran's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Old Federal Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Hooker's Column (within shouting distance of this marker); Geary's Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Ireland's Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); John Ross Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rossville, McFarland House & Spring (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of John Ross (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rossville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 707 times since then and 21 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 12, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
