Fort Valley in Peach County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
James A. Everett
Founder of Fort Valley
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
1. James A. Everett Marker
Here on the Indian Path that connected two Indian Trails, from Hartford to Fort Hawkins and from Barnard’s Crossing to the Old Creek Agency, James Abbington Everett established, in the 1820’s, the Indian Trading Post around which Fort Valley arose. He married Mary Beaufort Greene in 1835. At his death, in 1848, he owned 242 slaves, and more than 12,000 acres of land. A public benefactor, he gave land for church and school use here, secured for Fort Valley the Southwestern R.R., and devoted his wealth to Christian Education in Georgia.Erected by Works Progress Administration. (Marker Number 49 D-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 32° 33.233′ N, 83° 53.283′ W. Marker is in Fort Valley, Georgia, in Peach County.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Peach County (a few steps from this marker); Peach County World War I & II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Dead (approx. one mile away); St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (approx. one mile away); Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Gardens (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hunt-Bond-Troup Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Home of Samuel Henry Rumph (approx. 7˝ miles away); Jailhouse Park / City of Byron (approx. 10.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Valley.
More about this marker. The marker was erected in the late 1930s.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
2. James A. Everett Marker
The Peach County Courthouse is in the background, across West Church Street.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
3. James A. Everett Marker
The Fort Valley City Hall is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
