Historical Marker

Shellman Georgia Legend

Shellman · Randolph County · Erected 2012

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The Story

Incorporated in 1883 as Ward for railroad promoter John P. Ward, the town was renamed two years later to honor Major R.F. Shellman, a traffic manager of the Central of Georgia Railroad whose line gave the community its depot.

About this site

Shellman Georgia Legend is a historical marker in Shellman, Randolph County, erected in 2012. It is one of 18 historical markers documented in Randolph County, among 54 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 31.7575, -84.6161 near Shellman. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rehoboth Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.4 miles away. Others within a short drive include Battleground of Echowanochaway Creek, Margus Cemetery, and Damascus Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

📍 31.7575, -84.6161 · Shellman, Randolph County

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