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Born in 1869 near Good Hope, schoolteacher Moina Michael turned a wartime poem into a global symbol of sacrifice, the remembrance poppy. Her campaign raised funds for disabled veterans and made her the beloved 'Poppy Lady.'
Historical Marker
The Poppy Lady
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About this site
The Poppy Lady is a historical marker in Good Hope, Walton County, erected in 1958. It is one of 22 historical markers documented in Walton County, among 105 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.7667, -83.5828 near Good Hope. The nearest cataloged historic site is Green Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Michael Cemetery, Moina Michael, and Braswell Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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