Demorest in Habersham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

John Robert Mize

"The Big Cat"

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012

1. John Robert Mize Marker

Inscription. Born and raised in Demorest, Mr. Mize was a keen-eyed slugger who smashed 359 home runs and batted .312 in 15-year career while topping .300 mark nine seasons in a row. Set Major League records by hitting three homers in a game six times and trio in succession on four occasions. Won N.L. batting title once. Led or shared lead in homers and slugging pct. four times, runs batted in and total bases thrice. Finished first, second or third in offense 54 times during his career - 1936-53. Led league in putouts, twice and assists, twice with fielding pct. of .996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.

Location. 34° 33.914′ N, 83° 32.68′ W. Marker is in Demorest, Georgia, in Habersham County. It is at the intersection of Oak Avenue and Georgia Street, on the right when traveling south on Oak Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Demorest GA 30535, 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Piedmont College (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Johnny Mize (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Habersham Iron Works & Mfg. Co. (approx. 2 miles away); Toombs-Bleckley House (approx. 3½ miles away); Old Clarkesville Cemetery

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(approx. 3.6 miles away); Habersham County (approx. 3.6 miles away); Clarkesville War Memorial (approx. 3.6 miles away); In Memory of Rev. Hugh Hawthorne (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Demorest.

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012

2. John Robert Mize Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012

3. John Robert Mize Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012

4. John Robert Mize Marker

Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, June 7, 2012

5. John Robert Mize Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2012, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,020 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 10, 2012, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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