John Joseph Boggs

Historical marker location:

211 S 6th St, Griffin, Georgia

( Memorial is on South 6th Street south of East Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south.)

U.S. Navy.

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.