Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Lady in Black

Photographed By David Seibert, December 25, 2008

1. Lady in Black Marker

Inscription. This memorial to Mary Annie Gartrell (1853-1906) was erected by her grieving sister Lucy (1863-1954). Musicians both and natives of Cobb County, Lucy visited this grave from her Atlanta home at least twice-weekly for 48 years, many times on foot. Dressed always in mourning clothes, Lucy became known on the streets of Atlanta as "The Lady in Black."

Erected by The City of Marietta.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 33° 56.691′ N, 84° 32.859′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Georgia, in Cobb County. Marker is on West Atlanta Street SE, 0.1 miles north of Cemetery Street SE. The marker is just inside a gate at the Old Marietta City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marietta GA 30008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rev. Thomas Milton Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Phagan (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Root (about 400 feet away); Rest well, Miss Mattie (about 500 feet away); This Little Cannon (about 500 feet away); S. V. Sanford (about 500 feet away); Marietta Confederate Cemetery

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(about 500 feet away); U.D.C. Confederate Soldiers Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marietta.

Photographed By David Seibert, December 25, 2008

2. Lady in Black Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,852 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 11, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.