Macon in Bibb County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
William Arthur Fickling, Sr.
Father of Cherry Blossoms
Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2011
1. William Arthur Fickling, Sr. Marker
Mr. Fickling’s broad ranging interests included Wesleyan College, Macon Chamber of Commerce, Bibb County Commission, a number of charitable organizations and Mulberry Street United Methodist Church.
Recipient of numerous awards for his service and contributions, Mr. Fickling was the inspiration for the Cherry Blossom Festival. He gave more than 180,000 Yoshino Cherry Trees to be planted throughout Bibb County. A result of that gift was the Cherry Blossom Festival, which has annually brought thousands of visitors to Macon and is recognized as a premier tourist attraction. Known for his honesty, fearlessness, and dedication to public service Mr. Fickling is widely recognized as one of Macon’s most influential and outstanding citizens.
Erected by Macon, Georgia Cherry Blossom Festival.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 32° 50.15′ N, 83° 37.617′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post 3 Macon (within shouting distance of this marker); First Public Camellia Show (within shouting distance of this marker); Rookery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Douglass Theatre (about 400 feet away); Elizabeth Reed Music Hall (about 500 feet away); Freemasonry in Macon (about 500 feet away); Macon History (about 500 feet away); Wilson's Raid To Macon (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Macon.
Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2011
2. William Arthur Fickling, Sr. Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2011
3. William Arthur Fickling, Sr. Marker
Looking north at the southbound lane of 3rd Street
Photographed By David Seibert, November 9, 2011
4. William Arthur Fickling, Sr. Marker
Looking north at the 3rd Street median. The marker for the First Public Camellia Show can be seen on the right.
Photographed By Wikipedia
5. Cherry Blossoms
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,168 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on November 30, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
