McLeod Vault - old Marietta Cemetery in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA
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16S E 726387 N 3758764
Built in the style of coastal burial chambers in 1854 by Savannah planter Francis Harris McLeod (1784-1864), an investor in Roswell King's mills (Roswell King was the founder of Roswell Ga.).
Located in the old Marietta Cemetery in Marietta, Ga.
Waymark Code: WM22D4
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2007
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McLEOD VAULT
Built in the style of coastal burial chambers in 1854 by Savannah planter Francis Harris McLeod (1784-1864), an investor in Roswell King's mills. He was the namesake of his grandfather Francis Harris, first Speaker of 1751 Ga. Colonial Assembly. Six family memberes [sic] were entombed within 1857-1891. King lot was for son-in-law Wm. King.
The unnumbered and undated marker has the seal of the city of Marietta at the top
Located in the old Marietta Cemetery in Marietta, Ga.
Type of Marker: Park
Marker #: Not listed
Date: Not listed
Sponsor: Not listed
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