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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15XT_tyrus-raymond-cobb_Royston-GA.html
Ty CobbLifetime Record 1904 - 1928Games 3,033At Bat 11,429Runs 2,244Hits 4,191Put Outs 6,294Errors 274Home Runs 118Stolen Bases 892Runs Batted In 1,901Batting Average 367Assists 406Fielding Average 961
Named the "Georgia Peach" by the legendary…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15XK_royston-ga-u-s-bicentennial-monument_Royston-GA.html
North InscriptionRoyston, GAThe tri-county citywhere agriculture and industryjoin hands with progress!
Mid Strickland, MayorImogene Lester, City Clerk
CouncilmenBen DicksonJerry Gaines, Mayor Pro-temHerbert NortonWilliam O. PruittCharles Ray…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13YK_poplar-springs-baptist-church_Lavonia-GA.html
Established in 1805, Poplar Springs Baptist Church, "Mother Church" of the Tugalo Baptist Assn., began in May of that year. Some of the first members were Joseph Chandler, Thomas Wilkins, John Nail, John Mullins, and James Jackson. John Cleveland,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13WZ_carrolls-methodist-church_Canon-GA.html
This church, instituted in 1797, was named for the Wm. Carroll family, among its first members. The present building, erected about 1835, was restored in 1951-52 under the leadership of Bishop John H. Baker. Rev. Nelson Osborn (1797-1873) was a li…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13PY_historical-franklin-springs_Royston-GA.html
Site of first building owned by The Pentecostal Holiness Church to house Advocate Press, at a cost of $3,085.44. The building was dedicated by J. H. King, Aug. 2, 1919. At the cornerstone a list of donors, a Discipline of the Church, a copy of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13P7_the-franklin-springs_Royston-GA.html
For the first hundred years. Franklin Springs existed as a famous health resort. The Springs, as well as the County, was named for Benjamin Franklin. Three types of water flowed strongly from these springs, mineral, sulphur and freestone.
Prec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13OM_original-site-and-portions_Royston-GA.html
Original Site and Portions of Franklin Springs City Jail
Built early 1920's
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOYX_dr-stewart-d-brown-sr_Royston-GA.html
Dr. Brown (1881-1952), Royston native, after years of the best training, returned home to practice surgery, bringing modern techniques and ingenious methods. He served his townspeople unfailingly for 40 years, performing 35,000 operations. With no…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHYY_franklin-county_Carnesville-GA.html
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Feb. 25, 1784, is named for Benjamin Franklin, Revolutionary patriot and statesman. It was formed from lands obtained from the Indians by the Treaty of Augusta, 1783. Capt. James Terrell of the Revolu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHLI_carrolls-methodist-church_Carnesville-GA.html
Instituted in 1797, this church was named for the William Carroll family, among its first members. Families identified with the church through the years are McWhorters, Osborns, Starrs, Stones, Browns, Burtons, Sewells, Jacksons, Hemphills, Deans,…