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Birthplace of Benjamin Harvey Hill
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By David Seibert, November 7, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Birthplace of Benjamin Harvey Hill Marker | | |
Inscription. Senator Benjamin Harvey Hill (1823-1882), first to proclaim the New South industrial rather than agricultural, was born one mile from here. When he was 12 years old his father, John Hill, moved with his family to Long Cane, Troup County. Sen. Hill, opposing secession, became one of the leaders of the Confederacy and was considered the ablest supporter of President Jefferson Davis. A silver-tongued orator, he was instrumental in the removal of Federal troops from the South after the war. The Hill home has been reclaimed. This town, Hillsboro, was named for Isaac Hill, pioneer settler.
Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 079-3.)
Location. 33° 10.614′ N, 83° 38.352′ W. Marker is in Hillsboro, Georgia, in Jasper County. Marker is on Georgia Route 11 0.1 miles south of Plum Street, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. The marker is at the old Ben Hill School, built in 1913, in Hillsboro. Marker is in this post office area: Hillsboro GA 31038, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Across the Ocmulgee (here, next to this marker); Benjamin Harvey Hill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sunshine Church II (approx. 6.2 miles away); The Stoneman Raid (approx. 6.2 miles away); Hebron Baptist Church (approx. 6.9 miles away); a different marker also named The Stoneman Raid (approx. 6.9 miles away); Planter’s Academy (approx. 8.2 miles away); Jackson Springs (approx. 8.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Hillsboro. | | | | 
By David Seibert, November 7, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Birthplace of Benjamin Harvey Hill Marker | | Looking north on Georgia Highway 11 in Hillsboro | | |
Also see . . . Benjamin Harvey Hill. The New Georgia Encyclopedia biography of Hill. (Submitted on November 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
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By David Seibert, November 7, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Birthplace of Benjamin Harvey Hill Marker | | The 1913 Ben Hill School, with two Georgia Historical Markers (Birthplace of Benjamin Harvey Hill Marker and Across the Ocmulgee) to the right | | |
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By David Seibert, November 14, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Ben Hill School | | This old school in Hillsboro, now used as a community center, was named for Benjamin Harvey Hill. The marker stands a few feet from the school. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on November 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 132 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on November 17, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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