Near Scotland in Telfair County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Talmadge Home
Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2012
1. Talmadge Home Marker
This house was the home of two distinguished Governors of Georgia -- father and son.
Eugene Talmadge, b. Sept. 23, 1884 in Monroe Co. served as Chief Executive 1933-37, 1941-43, and was elected for a fourth term, 1947-51, but died in Dec. 1946 before inauguration.
Herman Eugene Talmadge, b. on Aug. 9, 1913 on this site, was elected Governor by legislature and served Jan. 14 to Mar. 18, 1947. He was later elected by the people to serve the last two years of his father’s term, Nov. 17, 1948 to Jan 1, 1951, then overwhelmingly re-elected to full term 1951-53.
Erected 1952 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 134-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 32° 2.269′ N, 82° 50.601′ W. Marker is near Scotland, Georgia, in Telfair County. Marker is on Golden Isles Highway (U.S. 23) 0.3 miles west of Racetrack Road (County Route 149), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Scotland GA 31083, 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. Telfair County (approx. 3.7 miles away);
this page online
Regarding Talmadge Home. The house still stands, but is not visible from the highway. It recently passed out of the Talmadge family.
Also see . . .
1. Herman Talmadge. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry:
(Submitted on July 8, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
2. Eugene Talmadge. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on July 8, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2012
2. Talmadge Home Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2012
3. Talmadge Home Marker
The marker and the stand of pine trees hiding the home from the road.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 30, 2012
4. Talmadge Home Marker
Looking northwest on the Golden Isles Highway, US 23, toward McRae, the Telfair County seat.
From the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia
5. Governor Eugene Talmadge
From the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia
6. Senator Herman Talmadge
Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 932 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 4, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
