Pettit Creek

Historical marker location:

Atco, Georgia

( Marker is on Cassville Road (Georgia Route 293) 0.1 miles south of Goodyear Avenue, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1952

Camp Site, Federal 23d Corps.

The state of Georgia was once home to a thriving film industry, with Hollywood studios establishing themselves in Atlanta in the early 20th century. However, the industry largely moved to California after the introduction of sound in films made outdoor filming difficult due to the noise pollution of the city.