Marker text:
GA-37
Hatton Ferry
James A. Brown began operating a store and ferry at this site on rented property in the late 1870s. In 1881 he bought the land from S. P. Gantt at which time the store became a stop on the Richmond and Alleghany Railroad. Two years later, Brown was authorized to open a post office in his store, which was named Hatton for the young federal postal officer who signed the authorizing documents. The ferry is one of only two poled ferries still functioning in the continental United States.
Appears to be same marker text as GA-38 north of here in Scottsville. This marker is at the ferry site, which is operated Sat and Sun during April to October by the local historical society. If you happen to be here then, please post photos showing the ferry in use.