History of Griffin, Georgia historical marker Digital Library ... USG
Description: Location: 100 S. Hill St., Griffin. Text of marker: "HISTORY OF GRIFFIN, GEORGIA. The city of Griffin, Georgia, was founded on June 8, 1840 by General Lewis Lawrence Griffin, a former state legislator, General in the Georgia militia, railroad man and astute businessman. In the 1830's, there were three railroads in Georgia.