Historical Marker

Attapulgus

Attapulgus · Decatur County · Erected 2006

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The Story

Settled as Pleasant Grove, the town took a Creek word meaning 'dogwood grove' when its post office opened in 1838. Tobacco, then the discovery of attapulgite clay around 1890, shaped its economy.

About this site

Attapulgus is a historical marker in Attapulgus, Decatur County, erected in 2006. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Decatur County, among 86 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 30.7492, -84.4839 near Attapulgus. The nearest cataloged historic site is Attapulgite / Fullers Earth (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Attapulgus High School, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, and Attapulgus Church Cemetery.

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

📍 30.7492, -84.4839 · Attapulgus, Decatur County

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