Bainbridge in Decatur County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Tonge Factory
Photographed by David Seibert, May 16, 2012
1. The Tonge Factory Marker
The Tonge Factory, owned by S. D. Tonge, stood on the South bank of the Flint river one-fourth mile West of here. The cloth produced by this plant was used by the women of Bainbridge to make uniforms for the Confederate soldiers of Decatur county. The factory also supplied the countys needy with cotton yarn during the critical period of the War Between the States. In July, 1864, Mr. Tonge gave the Macon Hospital enough cotton to produce 1,200 mattresses for the comfort of the sick and wounded Confederate soldiers sent to Macon from battle areas.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 043-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1864.
Location. 30° 54.758′ N, 84° 34.024′ W. Marker is in Bainbridge, Georgia, in Decatur County. It is on Albany Road (Georgia Route 97) 0 miles north of Carter Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bainbridge GA 39817, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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: Battle of 1702 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named
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Photographed by David Seibert, May 16, 2012
2. The Tonge Factory Marker
The marker is in the distance in this view to the north on Albany Road. A Georgia Historical Commission Marker for "Battle of 1702" is in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 926 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 25, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on May 22, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
