William Harrell Felton - Cartersville, GA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 34° 09.971 W 084° 47.845
16S E 703026 N 3782775
As you look a the photos, the church mentioned is in the location view just behind the oblisek
Waymark Code: WMN8R5
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
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County of memorial: Bartow County
Location of memorial: Church St. & Erwin St., courthouse lawn, Cartersville
Memorial erected by: His wife

Monument text:
(Front Base):

WILLIAM HARRELL FELTON
Born in
Oglethorpe Co. Ga.
June 19, 1823,
Died in Cartersville,
Sept. 24, 1909.
-----
A Model Citizen of
Bartow County for 62 years

(proper left base): He served eight terms in Georgia Legislature, also six terms in National Congress.
A fearless Patriot.
a spotless Record.
FLETON
(proper right base): Preached the first sermon ever delivered in Cartersville. He located the first church opposite this monument and gave noble and gratuitous service as a minister for half a century.

(rear base): This shaft of remembrance is a gift from his wife to those who he served so long and loved so well.
FELTON

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Location: courthouse lawn

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