Jefferson in Jackson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Builder of the Nation

Photographed By David Seibert, 1991

1. Builder of the Nation Marker

Inscription. This steam locomotive was presented to the City of Jefferson in 1959 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company as a permanent exhibit in memory of the important service engines of this type gave to the nation. It was one of the last steam-powered locomotives to operate in this section of the country. It was built in 1907 and was last operated on the Gainesville Midland Railroad.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.

Location. 34° 7.488′ N, 83° 35.004′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Georgia, in Jackson County. Marker is on Washington Street (Business U.S. 129) 0 miles south of Hoschton Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jefferson GA 30549, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paradise Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jackson County (approx. 0.7 miles away); James Jackson (approx. 0.7 miles away); Floyd G. Hoard (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jackson County War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dr. Crawford W. Long and Anesthesia for Surgery (approx. ¾ mile away); Crawford Long Monument (approx. ¾ mile away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

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this marker. While the marker is an exact copy of the markers issued by the Georgia Historical Commission (and later by the Department of Natural Resources), it is not an "official" state marker.