Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

William Arthur Fickling, Sr.

Father of Cherry Blossoms

Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2011

1. William Arthur Fickling, Sr. Marker

Inscription. In grateful memory of William Arthur Fickling, Sr. (1903 - 1990), a long time resident of Macon and Bibb County and leader in numerous civic, governmental, religious and charitable organizations and activities.

Mr. Fickling’s broad ranging interests included Wesleyan College, Macon Chamber of Commerce, Bibb County Commission, a number of charitable organizations and Mulberry Street United Methodist Church.

Recipient of numerous awards for his service and contributions, Mr. Fickling was the inspiration for the Cherry Blossom Festival. He gave more than 180,000 Yoshino Cherry Trees to be planted throughout Bibb County. A result of that gift was the Cherry Blossom Festival, which has annually brought thousands of visitors to Macon and is recognized as a premier tourist attraction. Known for his honesty, fearlessness, and dedication to public service Mr. Fickling is widely recognized as one of Macon’s most influential and outstanding citizens.

Erected by Macon, Georgia Cherry Blossom Festival.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 32° 50.15′ N, 83° 37.617′

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W. Marker is in Macon, Georgia, in Bibb County. It is on 3rd Street 0 miles north of Cherry Street, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Macon GA 31201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

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: Post 3 Macon (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public Camellia Show (within shouting distance of this marker); Rookery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Douglass Theatre (about 400 feet away); Elizabeth Reed Music Hall (about 500 feet away); William M. Wadley (about 500 feet away); Freemasonry in Macon (about 500 feet away); Macon History (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.

Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2011

2. William Arthur Fickling, Sr. Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2011

3. William Arthur Fickling, Sr. Marker

Looking north at the southbound lane of 3rd Street

Photographed by David Seibert, November 9, 2011

4. William Arthur Fickling, Sr. Marker

Looking north at the 3rd Street median. The marker for the First Public Camellia Show can be seen on the right.

Cherry Blossoms image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia

5. Cherry Blossoms

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,893 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on November 30, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.