LaFayette in Walker County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

John B. Gordon Hall

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 20, 2014

1. John B. Gordon Hall Marker

Inscription. This old academy, built in 1836, was in the line of fire during the Battle of Lafayette in the War Between the States. General Braxton Bragg (CS) who had his headquarters in LaFayette, planned the Battle of Chickamauga under an old oak tree that stood in front of this building and was known as "Bragg's Oak." The tree was destroyed by lightning a few years ago. The LaFayette Chapters of the D.A.R. and U.D.C. purchased this historic building to preserve it. It was renamed John B. Gordon Hall for Gen. Gordon (CS) former pupil in the academy.

Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 146-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 34° 42.523′ N, 85° 16.846′ W. Marker is in LaFayette, Georgia, in Walker County. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 1 / 136), on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in Joe Stock Memorial Park. A group of markers and monuments are located here. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Fayette GA 30728, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bragg's Headquarters Shell Monument (a few steps from this marker); Chattooga Academy - John B. Gordon Hall (a few steps from this marker); Chattooga Academy (a few steps from this marker); General LaFayette (a few steps from this marker); The Marsh House (a few steps from this marker); Walker County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of LaFayette (within shouting distance of this marker); The Army of Tennessee (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaFayette.

Additional commentary.
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It appears to me that this marker has been relocated on the grounds of this very same park. The GPS co-ordinates provided in 2008 look to have it situated somewhere midway between the John B. Gordon Hall building and the street. When I visited these same grounds in the summer of 2014, this marker was situated very near the front northwest corner of the John B. Gordon Hall building.

— Submitted April 29, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 20, 2014

2. John B. Gordon Hall Marker

View of the marker situated near the front northwest corner of the John B. Gordon building.

Photographed By David Tibbs, October 12, 2008

3. John B. Gordon Hall Marker

John B. Gordon Hall and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, October 12, 2008

4. John B. Gordon Hall and Markers

Photographed By Dale K. Benington, August 20, 2014

5. John B. Gordon Hall and Markers

John B. Gordon Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, October 12, 2008

6. John B. Gordon Hall

John B. Gordon Hall Sideview image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Tibbs, October 12, 2008

7. John B. Gordon Hall Sideview

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,474 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on March 28, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on October 31, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. 5. submitted on April 29, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6, 7. submitted on October 31, 2008, by David Tibbs of Resaca, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.