Historical Marker

Thomas A. Dorsey

Villa Rica · Carroll County · Erected 1994

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The Story

Birthplace marker for Thomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993), the 'Father of Gospel Music,' who fused blues and church song; after his wife and son died in 1932 he wrote 'Take My Hand, Precious Lord,' later sung at Dr. King's funeral.

About this site

Thomas A. Dorsey is a historical marker in Villa Rica, Carroll County, erected in 1994. It is one of 18 historical markers documented in Carroll County, among 178 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.7325, -84.9261 near Villa Rica. The nearest cataloged historic site is North Villa Rica Commercial Historic District (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Hillcrest Cemetery, Wicks Tavern, and Bank of Villa Rica.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.7325, -84.9261 · Villa Rica, Carroll County

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Nearby in Carroll County

Historic Place

North Villa Rica Commercial Historic District

Villa Rica's Textile Industry