CANTON, GA – History Cherokee and the City of Canton are pleased to invite the community to Burge Park on July 22 at 10 a.m. for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new historical marker commemorating the historic area known as Stumptown.
The idea for the Stumptown historical marker originated with History Cherokee’s Black History Committee. History Cherokee staff then presented the idea to the City of Canton for funding. History Cherokee and members of the Black History Committee developed the marker and worked with the City of Canton to have it placed in Burge Park. The marker shares the history of Stumptown and its significance in Canton’s history.
Stumptown was developed in the 1920s when the need for a Black community near downtown Canton arose. The community included Crisler St., Burge St., Teasley St., Roy St., and Jefferson Circle. The name came from the tree stumps left under house foundations when the area was developed.
Learn more about Stumptown by visiting the new marker in Burge Park. History Cherokee’s Black History Driving Tours also include information on Stumptown. Access the Black History Driving Tours at https://georgia-humanities.opentour.site/cherokee-county-black-history.
History Cherokee’s Black History Committee is a group of volunteers helping History Cherokee be more diverse and representative in their storytelling.
About History Cherokee
History Cherokee operates the Cherokee County History Center and the Historic Rock Barn. History Cherokee’s mission is the collection, preservation, and interpretation of Cherokee County history.
