Cartersville in Bartow County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Warren Akin, Sr.

1811-1877

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

1. Warren Akin, Sr. Marker

Inscription. Lawyer, minister, politician. Born Elbert County, Georgia, October 9, 1811. Died Cartersville, Georgia, December 17, 1877; buried Cassville Cemetery.

Opened law office in Cassville, Georgia in 1836, argued first case before Georgia Supreme Court in 1848.

Ordained Methodist Minister and Trustee of Emory College.

From 1861 to 1863 served as Speaker of Georgia House of Representatives, as Confederate Congressman from 1864 to end of War Between States.

Erected by Etowah Valley Historical Society • Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1811.

Location. 34° 9.936′ N, 84° 47.744′ W. Marker is in Cartersville, Georgia, in Bartow County. Marker can be reached from West Main Street (Georgia Route 113) west of South Public Square, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on fence along railroad tracks south of the old depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Friendship Plaza, Cartersville GA 30120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Francis S. Bartow (here, next to this marker); Amos T. Akerman (here, next to

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this marker); Chief Justice Robert Benham (here, next to this marker); The Heart of the Chase (here, next to this marker); Farish Carter (here, next to this marker); Mark A. Cooper (here, next to this marker); Rebecca L. Felton (here, next to this marker); William H. Felton (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cartersville.

Also see . . . Warren Akin Sr. Biography by the Etowah Valley Historical Society. (Submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, January 15, 2022

2. Warren Akin, Sr. Marker

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3. Warren Akin, Sr.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on January 18, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.