Historical Marker

Attapulgus High School

Attapulgus · Decatur County · Erected 2005

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The Story

Rooted in a male academy of 1836 and female academy of 1852, this school served Attapulgus for generations. County consolidation moved its grades to Bainbridge by 1971, and a 1972 tornado finished off the buildings.

About this site

Attapulgus High School is a historical marker in Attapulgus, Decatur County, erected in 2005. 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 30.7468, -84.4848 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, 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.

📍 30.7468, -84.4848 · Attapulgus, Decatur County

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