Near White Plains in Hancock County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Camilla and Zack Hubert Homesite
Photographed By David Seibert, October 30, 2004
1. Camilla and Zack Hubert Homesite Marker
Zack Hubert, a former Warren County slave, moved here with his family in 1871. The Huberts were among the first African-American landowners in central Georgia and played influential roles in the area's African-American community. They named their homesite Springfield. Zack Hubert married Camilla Hillman in 1873. Hubert donated land and helped with construction for Springfield Church and its school, an early provider of technical education to African Americans in Georgia. All twelve of the Huberts’ children were college educated, and two became college presidents. The site includes the Log Cabin Center, maintained by the Association for the Advancement of Negro Country Life. Camilla and Zack Hubert are buried beside Springfield Church.
Erected 2004 by Georgia Historical Society and the Camilla and Zack Hubert Foundation, Inc. (Marker Number 70-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 33° 24.75′ N, 82° 56.55′ W. Marker is near White Plains, Georgia, in Hancock County.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gov. William Rabun (approx. 3.1 miles away); Powelton Baptist Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Nathan S.S. Beman at Mt. Zion (approx. 5.1 miles away); Mt. Zion Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Gov. William Jonathan Northen (approx. 5.2 miles away); White Plains Baptist Church (approx. 6.7 miles away); Rockby (approx. 8.4 miles away); “July” 1858 (approx. 9.2 miles away).
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2011
2. Camilla and Zack Hubert Homesite Marker
The marker is off the road at the tree line.
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2011
3. Camilla and Zack Hubert Homesite Marker
Well off the road . . .
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2011
4. Camilla and Zack Hubert Homesite Marker
Looking north on Springfield Road
Photographed By David Seibert, November 8, 2011
5. Camilla and Zack Hubert Homesite Marker
The Springfield Baptist Church is in the distance.
Photographed By David Seibert, November 08
6. Camilla-Zack Country Life Center
Known in the 1930s as the Log Cabin Center, it was built by Dr. Ben Hubert to honor his parents.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,949 times since then and 39 times this year. Last updated on November 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on November 6, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
