Waycross in Ware County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Senator Nicholas Ware
Senator Nicholas Ware was born in Virginia in 1769, a son of Capt. Robert Ware, of the Revolutionary Army. Senator Ware moved to Augusta when a child, and was educated there. He studied law in Litchfield, Conn. then returned to Augusta to practice. He served as Mayor of Augusta, several times a legislator, and was elected a United States Senator late in 1821, serving until his death Sept. 7, 1824. He died in New York during LaFayette`s visit and is buried under Grace Church`s Annex there.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 148-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1896.
Location. 31° 12.858′ N, 82° 21.3′ W. Marker is in Waycross, Georgia, in Ware County. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Gordon Street, on the right when traveling west on Church Street. Located at the Courthouse in Waycross. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waycross GA 31501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ware Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nancy Hart Highway (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Wildes Massacre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Methodism Came To Waycross (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ware County Georgia World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Co. F 121st Infantry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Waycross Confederate Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); George W. Barnes Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waycross.
Also see . . . Nicholas Ware. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on October 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 30, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.