Historical Marker

Summerville

Summertown · Emanuel County · Erected 1980

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The Story

Founded in the 1850s as Summerville, this community began as a warm-weather retreat for Burke County families fleeing malaria, later incorporating as Summertown in 1906.

About this site

Summerville is a historical marker in Summertown, Emanuel County, erected in 1980. It is one of 11 historical markers documented in Emanuel County, among 73 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 32.7432, -82.2698 near Summertown. The nearest cataloged historic site is Summertown Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Garbutts Cemetery, New Hope Cemetery, and Bishops Chapel Cemetery.

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

📍 32.7432, -82.2698 · Summertown, Emanuel County

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Nearby in Emanuel County

Bishops Chapel Cemetery

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Cemetery

Long Creek Church Cemetery