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Grantville native Thomas E. Zellars died in 1924 turning a valve that saved his battleship after a turret explosion; the WWII destroyer USS Zellars, which earned several battle stars, was named in his honor.
Historical Marker
Gravesite of Lt. (jg) Thomas E. Zellars- Namesake of USS <i>Zellars</i> DD 777
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About this site
Gravesite of Lt. (jg) Thomas E. Zellars- Namesake of USS <i>Zellars</i> DD 777 is a historical marker in Grantville, Coweta County, erected in 1999. It is one of 23 historical markers documented in Coweta County, among 128 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.2361, -84.8289 near Grantville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bethlehem Cemetery (cemetery), about 3.9 miles away. Others within a short drive include Mount Prospect Cemetery, Holly Springs Cemetery, and Martin Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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