Lucy Laney Elementary School

Historical marker location:

6858 Highway 208, Waverly Hall, Georgia

( Marker is on Georgia Route 208, 0 miles west of Dunbar Street, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2010

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.