Near Talking Rock in Pickens County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway
Longest serving Governor in Georgia
Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2012
1. The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway Marker
The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway
Marker reverse:
The strong character, integrity and moral fiber of the people of Appalachia are exemplified in this native son of Georgias mountains. Zell Miller has dedicated his life to aiding his fellow man . . . scholar, author, businessman, teacher, champion of developmental highways, legislator . . . serving as Lieutenant Governor longer than anyone in our states history . . .
Dedicated: January 1986
Thomas D. Moreland, Commissioner
Georgia Department of Transportation
Erected 1986 by Georgia Department of Transportation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 34° 32.533′ N, 84° 31.017′ W. Marker is near Talking Rock, Georgia, in Pickens County. It is on Zell Miller Mountain Parkway (Georgia Route 515) one mile north of Carns Mill Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in a scenic area/rest area off the northbound lanes of the Zell Miller Mountain Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Talking Rock GA 30175, 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the
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Other markers no longer nearby. Old Federal Road (was approx. 1.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Federal Road Cisca St. Augustine Trail (was approx. 3.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway. Zell Miller was a major figure in modern Georgia politics. He strongly advocated building Georgia Highway 515 as a developmental highway leading to the North Georgia mountains, the rural area where he was born and grew up. The highway was built and named for Miller.
Also see . . . Wikipedia entry for Zell Miller. Wikipedia has a comprehensive biography of Zell Miller. (Submitted on September 23, 2014.)
Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2012
2. The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway Marker -- Front
Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2012
3. The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway Marker -- Rear
Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2012
4. The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway Marker -- Rear
Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2012
5. The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway Marker -- Rear
The inscription at the base of the marker
Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2012
6. The Zell Miller Mountain Parkway Marker
Looking north at the marker; on the left are the four lanes (divided) of the Zell Miller Mountain Parkway and the lane entering the scenic area/rest area.
Photographed by Wikipedia
7. Senator Zell Miller
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,589 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 28, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
