Fort Walker

Historical marker location:

783 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, Georgia

( Marker is on Boulevard SE south of Ormewood Avenue SE, on the right when traveling south.)

<i>Lemuel Grant's Perimeter "Line of Defenses"</i>. Atlanta Campaign Heritage Trail.

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.