Historical Marker
Drexel Park
Historical marker location:
Valdosta, Georgia
( Marker is at the intersection of North Patterson Street (Alternate Georgia Route 31) and East Brookwood Drive, on the right when traveling north on North Patterson Street.)
Marker installed: 2001
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.