Pearson in Atkinson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Minnie F. Corbitt Memorial Museum

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Photographed by David Seibert, January 16, 2012

1. Minnie F. Corbitt Memorial Museum Marker

Inscription. Here, about 1873, on Lot No. 1, S.J. Henderson built the first residence in Pearson, then the terminus of the Brunswick and Albany R. R. Successively the home of prominent families in early Pearson history, in 1905 it became the residence of Martin S. Corbitt, Ordinary of Atkinson County 1928 - 1936. In 1955, at the request of Mrs. Corbitt and her sons, the house was dedicated by the City of Pearson and the John Floyd Chapter D.A.R. to the perpetuation of the memory of south Georgia pioneers and their way of life.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 002-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 31° 17.898′ N, 82° 51.09′ W. Marker is in Pearson, Georgia, in Atkinson County. It is at the intersection of East Carter Avenue and North Church Street, on the left when traveling east on East Carter Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pearson GA 31642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is on the Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Wiregrass.

Globally, it is in 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Confederate Soldier Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Atkinson Court House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kinnaird Trail (approx. 7.7 miles away); Salem Church (approx. 7.8 miles away); Guest Mill Pond (approx. 8 miles away); a different marker also named Guest Mill Pond (approx. 8 miles away); Raymond-Richardson Aviation School (approx. 12½ miles away); 63rd Army Air Forces Contract Pilot School (Primary) (approx. 12.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pearson.

Regarding Minnie F. Corbitt Memorial Museum. The building now appears to be empty.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 16, 2012

2. Minnie F. Corbitt Memorial Museum Marker

Minnie F. Corbitt Memorial Museum and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 16, 2012

3. Minnie F. Corbitt Memorial Museum and Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, January 16, 2012

4. Minnie F. Corbitt Memorial Museum and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 3, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.