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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM211E_vallombrosa-plantation-of-governor-george-michael-troup_Dublin-GA.html
Governor of Georgia 1823 - 1827 United States Senator 1816 - 1818 and 1829 - 1833 Champion and militant defenderof State Rights. This principle above allin his answer toPresident John Quincy Adams: "The argument has been exhaust…
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Laurens County was created by Act of Dec. 10, 1807 from Wilkinson County. Originally, it contained all of Pulaski and part of Johnson Counties. Among prominent residents of Laurens County were Gov. Geo. M. Troup and Gen. David Blackshear. It was n…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXEO_jefferson-davis_East-Dublin-GA.html
On May 7, 1865, Jefferson Davis, with his family and a small escort, passed through Dublin enroute south to avoid a screen of Union cavalry attempting to intercept him. That evening, the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry [US] reached Dublin and camped at the …
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On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (102 miles N), where he performed what proved to be his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly thereafter, with a small staff and escort, he departed en…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPWY_captain-hardy-smith-house_Dublin-GA.html
(Side 1):Capt. Hardy B Smith (1841-1912), CSA, one of Laurens County's noted veterans, served in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee. Smith, when war broke out, was called home from classes at the University of Georgia and el…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9GD_the-oconee-electric-membership-corporation_Dudley-GA.html
To honor the founders whose vision transformed this rural area from darkness to the splendor of light; who serve as our reminder that no job is too difficultif the cause is just and the people are determined. Incorporators: Paul J. Jones Joseph…
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