Near Uvalda in Montgomery County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dead River Cemetery
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Photographed By David Seibert, March 31, 2012
1. Dead River Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Dead River Cemetery. >>>----- >. On a hilltop nearby stands the old Dead River Cemetery named for the river which was at one time part of the Oconee. Dead River Church once stood there but was later moved to Longpond 2 miles north. In the cemetery are buried three soldiers of the Revolution, Capt. Wilson Conner, Richard Cooper and William Ryals. Other Revolutionary soldiers are believed to be buried there also. Capt. Conner was a member of the Legislature and for 18 years Judge of the Inferior Court. In 13 years he traveled 35,000 miles on horseback preaching and died in the pulpit as he had wished.
On a hilltop nearby stands the old Dead River Cemetery named for the river which was at one time part of the Oconee. Dead River Church once stood there but was later moved to Longpond 2 miles north. In the cemetery are buried three soldiers of the Revolution, Capt. Wilson Conner, Richard Cooper and William Ryals. Other Revolutionary soldiers are believed to be buried there also. Capt. Conner was a member of the Legislature and for 18 years Judge of the Inferior Court. In 13 years he traveled 35,000 miles on horseback preaching and died in the pulpit as he had wished.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 103-3.)
Location. 32° 0.54′ N, 82° 30.637′ W. Marker is near Uvalda, Georgia, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 221 and County Route 120, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 221. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Uvalda GA 30473, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Major General James E. Livingston (approx.
Looking east across US Highway 221/GA Highway 135 at Montgomery County Road 120
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,031 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 1, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
