Near Ellijay in Gilmer County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oakland Academy
By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
1. Oakland Academy Marker
Oakland Academy. . The educational center for this section for years, Oakland Academy was established in 1867, following the War Between the States, by Nathan T. Tabor and John E. Robeson, first teacher. Originally a private school, it was operated for many years as a church school by the ME Church (South). Students attended the academy from this and surrounding counties. In 1920, when the private school was discontinued, the property was deeded to Gilmer County for a county school. Early teachers included John B. Roberson, W.F. Cruselle, Mary Lewis, Rev. Walter Dillard, Emma Tabor, Harriet E. Tabor, Mary Kirby and John S. Hudson.
The educational center for this section for years, Oakland Academy was established in 1867, following the War Between the States, by Nathan T. Tabor and John E. Robeson, first teacher. Originally a private school, it was operated for many years as a church school by the ME Church (South). Students attended the academy from this and surrounding counties. In 1920, when the private school was discontinued, the property was deeded to Gilmer County for a county school. Early teachers included John B. Roberson, W.F. Cruselle, Mary Lewis, Rev. Walter Dillard, Emma Tabor, Harriet E. Tabor, Mary Kirby and John S. Hudson.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 061-2.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission marker series.
Location. 34° 38.091′ N, 84° 23.232′ W. Marker is near Ellijay, Georgia, in Gilmer County. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 52 and Entrance drive to Oakland Elementary School, on the right when traveling east on State Route 52. Touch for map. The marker stands in front of the Oakland Elementary School. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8264 Highway 52 E, Atlanta GA 30356, United States of America.
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By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
2. Oakland Academy Marker
Looking west toward Ellijay, seven miles away
Categories. • Churches & Religion • Education •
By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
3. Oakland Academy Marker
Looking east on Georgia Highway 52, toward Ebenezer Church
By David Seibert, February 26, 2011
4. Oakland Academy Marker
Gilmer County's Oakland Elementary School, which stands on the site of Oakland Academy.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on February 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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