Felton Obelisk - Cartersville, GA
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N 34° 09.971 W 084° 47.845
16S E 703025 N 3782774
Erected by his wife to honor his life
Waymark Code: WMN8R8
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/20/2015
Views: 2
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.
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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
Address:
Erwin St. side
Courthouse lawn,
Cartersville, GA 30120
Height: 30 feet
Illuminated: yes
Website: [Web Link]
Date Created/Placed: Not listed
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