Historical Marker
Pvt. Samuel Leon Cook
Historical marker location:
110 S 5th St, Griffin, Georgia
( Memorial is at the intersection of South 5th Street11 and East Wall Street, on the right when traveling north on South 5th Street11.)
U.S. Army.
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.