- Collection:
- Georgia Historical Markers
- Title:
- William Arthur Fickling, Sr. historical marker
- Creator:
- Seibert, David, 1941-2020
- Date of Original:
- 1996/2014
- Subject:
- Historical markers--Georgia--Bibb County
Memorials--Georgia--Macon - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Bibb County, Macon, 32.84069, -83.6324
- Medium:
- photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Location: Located in a park in the middle of Third St. near the intersection with Cherry St. in Macon
text of marker: "WILLIAM ARTHUR FICKLING, SR. FATHER OF CHERRY BLOSSOMS. In grateful memory of William Arthur Fickling, Sr. (1903-1990), a long time resident of Macon and Bibb County and leader in numerous civic, governmental, religious and charitable organizations and activities. Mr. Fickling's broad ranging interests included Wesleyan College, Macon Chamber of Commerce, Bibb County Commission, a number of charitable organizations and Mulberry Street United Methodist Church. Recipient of numerous awards for his service and contributions, Mr. Fickling was the inspiration for the Cherry Blossom Festival. He gave more than 180,000 Yoshino Cherry Trees to be planted throughout Bibb County. A result of this gift was the Cherry Blossom Festival, which has annually brought thousands of visitors to Macon and is recognized as a premier tourist attraction. Known for his honesty, fearlessness, and dedication to public service Mr. Fickling is widely recognized as one of Macon's most influential and outstanding citizens. [The marker is undated and uncredited - but it has the logo of the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival at the top.]" - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.usg.edu/record/dlg_ghm_william-arthur-fickling-sr
- Digital Object URL:
- http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ghm_william-arthur-fickling-sr
- Language:
- eng
- Rights Holder:
- Copyright held by David Seibert. Please contact markers@davidseibert.com about commercial reproduction and use
- Holding Institution:
- Digital Library of Georgia
- Rights:
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