On Arcola Road (County Route 582) at McElveen Cemetery Road (County Route 327), on the left when traveling south on Arcola Road.
In the old McElveen Cemetery, one-third of a mile northeast of this marker, is the grave of John Abbot, pioneer naturalist of Georgia. Abbot was born in London June 1, 1751, and in early youth became devoted to the study and delineation of insects. . . . — — Map (db m24018) HM
On McElveen Kendrick Pond Road (County Route 358) 0.2 miles east of McElveen Cemetery Road (County Route 357), on the left when traveling east.
John Abbot of Georgia
1751-1840
Talented artist and searching naturalist of birds and insects.
As a tribute to him and his work may you who stand here find pleasure in the natural beauty of Georgia.
John Abbot lies buried in this . . . — — Map (db m107593) HM
