Near Hartwell in Hart County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Parkertown - 1832

Photographed By David Seibert, October 16, 2005

1. Parkertown - 1832 Marker

Inscription. Parkertown was founded in 1832 in what was then Franklin County, now Hart County, by Joseph A. Parker who was born in Virginia in 1774 and moved to Elbert County, Ga. in 1796. He later moved to Big Shoal Creek where Jacob Parker & Co. founded by his sons built what is said to have been the first woolen mill in Georgia on the upper shoal. At the lower shoal they constructed a dam and a flour and grist mill together with a cotton gin and a thresher.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 073-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 34° 27.617′ N, 83° 2.502′ W. Marker was near Hartwell, Georgia, in Hart County. Marker was on Shoal Creek Church Road (County Route 245) 0 miles south of Bill Lucas Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Hartwell GA 30643, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Shoal Creek (approx. 1½ miles away); Vandiver Bridge

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(approx. 1.9 miles away in South Carolina); Poplar Springs Baptist Church (approx. 5 miles away); Beaverdam Baptist Church (approx. 5.1 miles away in South Carolina); Capt. Samuel Earle (approx. 7.9 miles away in South Carolina); Red Hollow Road (approx. 8.3 miles away); Double Branches Baptist Church (approx. 8.3 miles away); Nazareth on the Beaverdam Presbyterian Church / Townville Presbyterian Church (approx. 8.4 miles away in South Carolina).

Photographed By David Seibert, July 26, 2011

2. Parkertown - 1832 Marker

The pole minus the marker in July 2011.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,385 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on July 26, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on August 3, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on July 26, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.