George Washington Hitt

Historical marker location:

Toccoa, Georgia

( Marker can be reached from Henderson Falls Road, 1 mile north of Toccoa Falls Road (Georgia Route 17).)

Marker installed: 1984

1913-1958. Artist, Humanitarian, Philosopher.

Georgia played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, with many key events taking place in the state. The Albany Movement, the March on Washington, and the Selma to Montgomery March all had ties to Georgia.