Franklinia Altamaha

Historical marker location:

Ludowici, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Savannah Highway (U.S. 25/301) and Fishing Road, on the left when traveling east on Savannah Highway.)

Marker installed: 1941

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.