Gainesville in Hall County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lt.-Gen. James Longstreet
Photographed By David Seibert, November 28, 2009
1. Lt.-Gen. James Longstreet Marker
This was the post-war home of General Longstreet, whom General Lee called his “Old War Horse”.
Born in South Carolina January 8, 1821, Longstreet grew up at Augusta. The family moved to Alabama, and he entered West Point from that state, graduating in 1842. He played a gallant role in the Mexican War, and in 1861 resigned from the United States Army to serve the Southern Confederacy.
Under Lee his capable performance of duty caused Longstreet’s rapid promotion to Lieutenant General.
After the War President Ulysses S. Grant, who had married Longstreet’s cousin, Julia Dent, made him Surveyor of Customs at New Orleans. He also served as Supervisor of Internal Revenue, Postmaster at Gainesville, Minister to Turkey, United States Marshall and United States Railway Commissioner.
He married first Maria Louise Garland of Virginia on March 8, 1848; Second Helen Dortch of Atlanta, September 8, 1897. He died January 2, 1904.
Erected 1953 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 069-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1720.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lyman Hall (here, next to this marker); Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 - 1902 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry O. Ward (about 300 feet away); Federal Building (about 500 feet away); U.D.C. Confederate Soldiers Monument (about 500 feet away); The Historic Jackson Building (about 500 feet away); First Private Mint / Templeton Reid Mint (about 600 feet away); George Washington (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Also see . . . James Longstreet. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on February 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By David Seibert, November 28, 2009
2. Lt.-Gen. James Longstreet Marker
The Hall County Courthouse is in the background
Photographed By David Seibert, November 29, 2009
3. Lt.-Gen. James Longstreet Marker
The marker stands next to another marker for Lyman Hall, for whom the county is named.
Photographed By David Seibert, November 28, 2009
4. The Hall County Courthouse
The marker is just visible in the lower left
Photographed By David Seibert, November 28, 2009
5. Lt.-Gen. James Longstreet's Grave
In Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville
Photographed By David Seibert, November 28
6. Lt.-Gen. James Longstreet's Grave
In Alta Vista Cemetery, Gainesville
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7. James Longstreet, post-bellum
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,577 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 8, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7. submitted on February 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
