Michigan

Historical marker location:

Andersonville, Georgia

( Marker is at the intersection of Prison Site Road and Cemetery Road, on the left when traveling south on Prison Site Road.)

Marker installed: 1904

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.