Montgomery's Ferry

Historical marker location:

2630 Ridgewood Road N.W., Atlanta, Georgia

( Marker is on the Atlanta Waterworks pumping station access road, 0.3 miles west of Ridgewood Road NW, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1956

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.