Rebecca L. Felton - Cartersville, GA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

County of plaque: Bartow County
Location of plaque: Friendship Plaza fence, behind train depot, Cartersville
Plaque erected: 2001
Plaque erected by: Cartersville-Bartow Convention & Visitors Bureau

Plaque Text:

REBECCA L. (Latimer) FELTON Journalist, politician. Born Decatur, Georgia, June 10, 1835; died Atlanta, Georgia, January 24, 1930; buried Oak Hill Cemetery.

While husband, William H. Felton, served in U.S. Congress, 1875-81, she served as advisor and political strategist. With husband, edited Cartersville Free Press and Cartersville Courant.

Syndicated columnist, Atlanta Journal for 27 years, wrote 3 books. Advocate for woman's rights and sufferage. Appointed by Georgia Governor Thomas W. Hardwick, first woman to serve as U.S. Senator, 1922.

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Her Find-A-Grave listing has interesting stuff and photos.

Group that erected the marker: Cartersville-Bartow Convention & Visitors Bureau URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link] Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: 1 Friendship Plaza Cartersville, GA USA 30120

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