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Thomaston in Upson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Confederate Dead

 
 
Confederate Dead Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, October 30, 2010
1. Confederate Dead Marker
Inscription. Here rest 34 Confederate soldiers, all of whom died in the Confederate hospitals located in Thomaston. These men came from seven of the Confederate states. Only six are “unknown” graves. Hospitals located here were the Newsom, Frank Ramsey and several temporary hospitals. The remains of these men were moved to this spot several years ago from their first resting place. The grave of Dr. Edward A. Flewellen, noted Confederate surgeon, is near this spot.
 
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 145-3.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial SitesWar, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
 
Location. 32° 53.031′ N, 84° 19.453′ W. Marker is in Thomaston, Georgia, in Upson County. Marker is on South Bethel Street, 0 miles north of Mallory Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands in the eastern part of Glenwood Cemetery, accessible from South Bethel Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thomaston GA 30286, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Upson County (approx. ¼ mile away); First Cannon Ball (approx. ¼ mile away);
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Upson Confederate Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); General John B. Gordon (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pettigrew-White-Stamps House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Trice Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Unknown Confederate Dead (approx. 6.9 miles away); First Post Office (approx. 7.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thomaston.
 
Confederate Dead Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, October 30, 2010
2. Confederate Dead Marker
Confederate Dead Marker and Cemetery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, October 30, 2010
3. Confederate Dead Marker and Cemetery
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,568 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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