Marble in Pickens County

Georgia marble from Pickens County can be found all over the United States, from the New York Stock Exchange to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and in many places right here at home.

How the industry began

The marble industry here owes its success to early settlers and entrepreneurs. Henry T. Fitzsimmons recognized the value of the stone, and the Tate family went on to acquire large tracts of land. The founding of the Georgia Marble Company in 1884 was a turning point that brought some of the best marble in America under one company. Railroads carried it across the country and made Pickens County a hub of the marble trade.

Visit the Marble History Museum

See the industry’s heritage up close at the Pickens County Marble History Museum, 500 Veterans Memorial Blvd in Jasper. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm.

Explore the Georgia Marble Story Trail

Follow the trail to learn where marble comes from, how the industry grew in Pickens County, and how marble still touches daily life. It is a great outing for families and history lovers.

Marbling workshops

Thanks to a Vibrant Communities grant from the Georgia Council for the Arts, PACA brings paper and textile marbling workshops to local children at no cost, with discounted sessions for adults. Read the announcement.