Cotton Country - Carrollton, GA
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N 33° 34.787 W 085° 04.422
16S E 678773 N 3717227
Cotton History for Carrollton
Waymark Code: WMZRCW
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2018
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County of plaque: Carroll County
Location of plaque: Tanner St. & Mewnan St. Courthouse Park, Carrollton
Statue Artist: Henry Setter
Statue Title: The Cotton Farmer
Dedication: May 4, 1997

Plaque Text: In 1930, Carroll county was third in the State in cotton acres planted, with 78,870. From the turn of the century until cotton's decline, Carrollton ws a regional center for the warehousing and shipment by rail of cotton to mills throughout the State and region.

Created by local artist, Henry Setter Professor, State University of West Georgia. Dedicated May 4, 1997.

Group that erected the marker: The City of Carrollton Parks and Recreation

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:
201 Newnan St., Carrollton, GA 30117
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