Georgia Marble Company and Tate Historic District

The Georgia Marble Company and Tate Historic District is an industrial area with approximately 106 notable buildings, including quarries, processing facilities, and administrative structures. The site spans several hundred acres and shows the complete infrastructure of marble production from the late 1800s.

The company was founded in 1884 and built its main office in Mission Revival style while growing into a major regional marble production center. Rapid growth during this time reflects how new transportation methods and building techniques made stone extraction from this area economically valuable.

The site contains several religious buildings, including the Tate Methodist Church with its Gothic architecture and a former church that served African American workers. These structures show how faith communities anchored the lives of those who labored in the quarries and processing plants.

The site is open for visitors to explore and is best visited during daytime when all the different areas and buildings can be seen clearly. Wear comfortable shoes since the complex is large and you will be walking among the historical structures and quarries to get a sense of the scale.

Marble from these quarries was selected for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, one of the nation's most important sites. This connection makes the place a quiet contributor to one of the country's most significant memorials.

Location: Pickens County

GPS coordinates: 34.41100,-84.38400

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41