Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Rotary International

(1905-2005)

Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2012

1. Rotary International Marker

Inscription. Founded in Chicago by Paul P. Harris, Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world.

Erected 2005 by Rotary International.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list.

Location. 33° 14.65′ N, 84° 15.817′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. It is at the intersection of South Hill Street (U.S. 19/41) and East College Street, on the right when traveling north on South Hill Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Griffin GA 30224, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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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: Staff Sgt. William F. Corley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sgt. William R. Coulter, Jr. (about 400 feet away); Pvt. Charles L. Awtry (about 500 feet away); Sgt. Hoke S. Cooley, Sr. (about 500 feet away); Tech 4 Talmadge Thomas Meyers (about 600 feet away); Cpl. Linwood P. Martin (about 600 feet away); P.F.C. C.W. Hall (about 600 feet away); Pfc. Robert Kennedy (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Griffin.

Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2012

2. Rotary International Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2012

3. Rotary International Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, September 16, 2012

4. Rotary International Marker

Looking at the intersection of Hill and College Streets in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 791 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 20, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.