Historical Marker

Founding of Griffin (marker-27589)

Griffin · Spalding County · Erected 1956

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The Story

On June 8, 1840, General Lewis Lawrence Griffin sold the first town lots at auction from a stump near the spring, establishing the city that bears his name.

About this site

Founding of Griffin is a historical marker in Griffin, Spalding County, erected in 1956. It is one of 32 historical markers documented in Spalding County, among 75 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.2469, -84.2675 near Griffin. The nearest cataloged historic site is Marian Apartments (historic place), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Hunt House, Griffin Commercial District, and St. George's Episcopal Church.

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

Also at or near Griffin, Spalding County

“Founding of Griffin” names 2 distinct records in Spalding County. This page is the historical marker erected in 1956 in Griffin. The others:

Founding of Griffin — Historical Marker in Griffin (1956)

📍 33.2469, -84.2675 · Griffin, Spalding County

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