Cuthbert in Randolph County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Mother of Georgia's Pecan Industry

Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011

1. Mother of Georgia's Pecan Industry Marker

Inscription. Recognized officially and designated in 1923 by the American Tree Association as “The Mother of Georgia’s Pecan Industry,” the giant seedling just west of this marker was planted in 1848 in the flower and fruit garden of Judge and Mrs. William Taylor, pioneer citizens of Cuthbert. The seed nut was brought from Texas by Mrs. Taylor’s Mother, Mrs. Rebecca Jackson Brooking, traditionally a cousin of Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson, and planted here. Judge Taylor was the first Judge of the former Southwestern Circuit, 1840-44. He built the white-columned Colonial Mansion just north of the tree as his home. He gave the Cuthbert Methodist Church the land on which it stands and his widow, Mrs. Maria Brooking Taylor gave Andrew College the lot on which its first buildings were erected in 1854.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 120-6.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.

Location. 31° 46.477′ N, 84° 47.434′ W. Marker is in Cuthbert, Georgia, in Randolph County. Marker is on North Lumpkin Street, 0.1 miles north

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of Church Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is in the 400 block of North Lumpkin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 243 North Lumpkin Street, Cuthbert GA 39840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The City of Cuthbert and Early Randolph County (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Second Creek War in Randolph County (about 800 feet away); Frederick Davis Patterson, M.D. / Patterson Hospital (about 800 feet away); Randolph County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Carnegie Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of First Randolph County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Randolph County Confederate Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Andrew Female College (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuthbert.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011

2. Mother of Georgia's Pecan Industry Marker

Looking north on North Lumpkin Street (on right)

Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011

3. Mother of Georgia's Pecan Industry Marker

The marker and garden where the pecan tree was planted in 1848

Mother of Georgia's Pecan Industry image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011

4. Mother of Georgia's Pecan Industry

Judge and Mrs. William Taylor's Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 15, 2011

5. Judge and Mrs. William Taylor's Home

The pecan tree was planted in their garden.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,060 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 1, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.