On Georgia Route 52 at Roy Road, on the right when traveling west on Georgia Route 52.
This church, Cartecay Methodist (South), was organized and a building erected in August 1834 on the property of Lewis D. Ellington. The first preacher was William Ellington, ordained in 1805 by Bishop Asbury. The first Sunday School was organized . . . — — Map (db m40540) HM
On Broad Street at South Dalton Street, on the left when traveling west on Broad Street.
"I hadn't lost any war and wasn't hunting any..." "I attracted much attention. Some would give me presents ... And some would observe that I ought to be at home with my mother."
His fellow Confederates called him . . . — — Map (db m99026) HM
On Georgia Route 52 at Lower Piney Spur Road, on the right when traveling east on Georgia Route 52.
This church was established August 24, 1839 by 7 people (Samuel B. West, his wife, Nancy; Jacob Bearden, his wife, Winey; Wm. Kimzey, his wife Rebecca; John Pettit), while some Indians remained in this area. First officers were: Able Miles, pastor; . . . — — Map (db m40573) HM
On North Dalton Street at Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on North Dalton Street.
Gilmer County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 out of Cherokee. Originally, it contained parts of Fannin, Dawson and Pickens Counties. The county was named for George Rockingham Gilmer (1790-1859), who served with distinction as a soldier, lawyer, . . . — — Map (db m24335) HM
On Georgia Route 515 at Whitepath Road, on the right when traveling north on Georgia Route 515.
Home of the Cherokee Indian Chief Whitepath stood from 1800 to 1982, 338 yards S.W. of this marker. Aaron Pinson born Feb. 5, 1784 lived here from 1838 until his death Dec. 7, 1843 — — Map (db m98998) HM
On South Main Street (Old State Highway 5) at Bobcat Trail, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
(Side one)
Honored veterans of Gilmer County who died in war serving their country
WWI 1917-1918
Davis Teasley • Elliot Jimmie D. • Fendley Lenard J. • Forrester Arvill • Henson Wiley J. • Kirby James W. • Mealer Elijah • . . . — — Map (db m273537) WM
On Old State Highway 5 north of Legion Road, on the right when traveling north.
This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separated by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal—to valiantly protect our country's freedoms.
The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and . . . — — Map (db m273541) WM
On Georgia Route 52 at Entrance drive to Oakland Elementary School, on the right when traveling east on Georgia Route 52.
The educational center for this section for years, Oakland Academy was established in 1867, following the War Between the States, by Nathan T. Tabor and John E. Robeson, first teacher. Originally a private school, it was operated for many years as a . . . — — Map (db m40577) HM
On Old State Highway 5 north of Legion Road, on the right when traveling north.
My stone is red for the blood they shed.
The medal I bear is my country's way
to show they care. If I could be seen
by all mankind, maybe peace will
come in my lifetime. — — Map (db m273544) WM
On South Dalton Street at Broad Street, on the left when traveling north on South Dalton Street.
This marker commemorates the men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to found a new nation.
1775 - 1783
Presented by Captain James Kell Chapter Daughters . . . — — Map (db m221133) HM
