On Moina Michaels Road at Colonial Drive, on the left when traveling north on Moina Michaels Road.
Birthplace of Moina Michael
“The Poppy Lady” 1869 – 1944 Originator of War Memorial Emblem The Flanders Field Poppy
Buried in City Cemetery Monroe, Georgia — — Map (db m49395) HM
On Georgia Route 83 at Moina Michael Road, on the right when traveling west on State Route 83.
Moina Michael, educator, patriot, and internationally known as “The Poppy Lady,” was born near here August 15, 1869. A granite boulder marks her birthplace. She received her early education at Braswell Academy and at Martin Institute, Jefferson, . . . — — Map (db m19827) HM
On Main Street south of Stargel Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1864, Centreville (now Jersey) was a small farming village located on Hightower Trail, a former Indian trading route. The village included several small stores and farm related businesses including a blacksmith shop and cotton gin. However, most . . . — — Map (db m113291) HM
On Atlanta Highway (U.S. 78) at Conyers Road (Main Street) (Georgia Route 20), on the right when traveling east on Atlanta Highway.
On July 20, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, were closing in on Atlanta. Hq. 2nd Cavalry Division [US], Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard, was in Decatur, 6 miles E of Atlanta. Garrard’s three brigades were guarding bridges over the . . . — — Map (db m47878) HM
On East Spring Street (Georgia Route 10) at South Midland Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Spring Street.
Fought here Sept. 1, 1787
Americans led by
Elijah Clarke
Erected by
Matthew Tolbert Chapter, D.A.R. 1925
Donated by Mrs. E. M. Williams — — Map (db m197735) HM
Near South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) north of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
This site was originally built in the 1890s and was home to the Bank of George Felker. The last business to occupy the space was G.B. Peters Jewelry. The downburst of 1993 destroyed the building leaving only the safe. For twenty years the lot sat . . . — — Map (db m236745) HM
On East Spring Street (Georgia Route 10) east of South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11), on the right when traveling east.
D. A. V. & D. A. V. A.
Robert E. Parker
Chapter °48 Monroe, GA
In honor of all American veterans
November 11, 1994
Chartered Aug. 13, 1984
D. A. V.
M. E. Wright Sr., Comm. • D. Lee, Sr., Vice Comm. • E. Bruce, Jr., Vice Comm. • J. . . . — — Map (db m197732) WM
On South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) 0 miles south of East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 1758 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the Virginia legislature, in Congress and the Senate, and as . . . — — Map (db m20718) HM
On U.S. 78 at Locklin Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 78.
2.4 miles east, at Moore’s Ford Bridge on the Apalachee River, four African-Americans - George and Mae Murray Dorsey and Roger and Dorothy Dorsey Malcom (reportedly 7 months pregnant) - were brutally beaten and shot by an unmasked mob on the . . . — — Map (db m19775) HM
On South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) at East Church Street on South Broad Street.
Walton County has been the home either through birth or short residence of the following Georgia Chief Executives:
Wilson Lumpkin (1831-1835)
Alfred Holt Colquitt (1877-1882)
James S. Boynton (1883)
Henry D. McDaniel (1883-1886)
Clifford . . . — — Map (db m20717) HM
On East Spring Street (Business U.S. 78) 0 miles east of South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11), on the right when traveling east.
This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 15 & 19, 1818, is named for George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton, born in Va. in 1749 came to Savannah when 20 to study law. Elected Secretary of the first Provincial . . . — — Map (db m20703) HM
On South Broad Street (Georgia Route 11) just south of East Spring Street (Georgia Route 10), on the left when traveling south.
[west face]”On fame’s eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread, and glory guards, with solemn round, the bivouac of the dead.” Comrades To Our Confederate Dead [east face]”How sleep the brave, who sink to . . . — — Map (db m174122) WM
On South Cherokee Road just south of Memorial Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.
[top marker]This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior[bottom marker]40 Walton Landmark HSWC . . . — — Map (db m227498) HM
On South Cherokee Road (Georgia Route 11) at Hightower Trail, on the right when traveling south on South Cherokee Road.
This road is a portion of Hightower Trail, old Indian path to Etowah River, which ran from High Shoals of the Appalachee westward to Shallow Ford on the Chattahoochee. It formed a boundary between Cherokee lands to the north and Creek lands to the . . . — — Map (db m33434) HM
Near West Hightower Trail west of North Cherokee Road (Georgia Route 11).
Originating in the 1820s, Social Circle became Walton County's rail center in 1845 as the Georgia Railroad advanced westward. Legend says the settlement received its name when a traveler, impressed by the hospitality of the little group of congenial . . . — — Map (db m103342) HM
On South Cherokee Road just south of Memorial Street Southwest, on the right when traveling south.
First erected prior to 1900 Fell when fire destroyed church and tower on June 21, 1969 Mounted and rung on the Nation’s Bicentennial on July 4, 1976 Erected on present site July 1980 — — Map (db m190997) HM
On South Cherokee Road (Georgia Route 11) 0 miles south of Memorial Street, on the right when traveling south.
On Nov. 15, 1864, after destroying Atlanta and cutting his communications with the North, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, began his destructive campaign for Savannah -- the March to the Sea. He divided his army [US] into two wings. The Right Wing . . . — — Map (db m20193) HM
