Tifton in Tift County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Susan Lane Tillman Moore

Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 7, 2015

1. Susan Lane Tillman Moore Marker

Inscription. Born in Madison County, Florida on September 7, 1867. Susan Lane Tillman Moore was the first woman elected by popular vote to serve two terms in the Georgia State Senate. She resided at this house until her death on May 5, 1951.

After attending Mary Baldwin College in Virginia, Mrs. Moore's love of her community led her into politics. She served the state of Georgia and the community of Tifton by advocating for woman's rights, higher education, and federal funding for infrastructure development.

* Member and vice Chairwoman, State Democratic Executive Committee 1923-1939
* Delegate from Georgia, Democratic National Convention 1924 and 1932
* Member and vice Chairwoman, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 1941-1942
* State Senator, Georgia State Senate 1933-1934 and 1939-1940
* Member Joseph Habersham Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

Erected 2012 by Tallassee Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1754.

Location. 31° 27.409′ N, 83°

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30.483′ W. Marker is in Tifton, Georgia, in Tift County. Marker is on Love Avenue (Georgia Route 41) north of 4th Street East, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 Love Lane, Tifton GA 31794, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tift County (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Olympic Torch Paused at this Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Purple Heart Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); "Major" Jack L. Woolard (approx. ¼ mile away); John Larkin Wright, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF (approx. ¼ mile away); William W. Outerbridge, Rear Admiral, USN (approx. ¼ mile away); A.V. "Bubba" Akin (approx. ¼ mile away); Henry Bostick (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tifton.

Susan Lane Tillman Moore home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 7, 2015

2. Susan Lane Tillman Moore home

Photographed By Tom Bosse, January 7, 2015

3. Susan Lane Tillman Moore home

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2015, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.