Near Reynolds in Taylor County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Gen. John B. Gordon
Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2010
1. Gen. John B. Gordon Marker
Inscription.
Gen. John B. Gordon. . General John Brown Gordon (1832-1904), CSA, lawyer, statesman, owned this farm, “Beechwood,” from 1888 until his death. Here he raised Texas ponies, goats, horses and cattle. For a time he lived in “the old John D. Mitchell home”; later, he moved to a nearby small house that is no longer standing. “The most important military figure in the history of Georgia, General Gordon had no training in martial affairs.” Elected Captain of a group of mountaineers, he was a Lieutenant General by 1865. After the war, a strong advocate of home rule, he served in the United States Senate.
General John Brown Gordon (1832-1904), CSA, lawyer, statesman, owned this farm, “Beechwood,” from 1888 until his death. Here he raised Texas ponies, goats, horses and cattle. For a time he lived in “the old John D. Mitchell home”; later, he moved to a nearby small house that is no longer standing. “The most important military figure in the history of Georgia, General Gordon had no training in martial affairs.” Elected Captain of a group of mountaineers, he was a Lieutenant General by 1865. After the war, a strong advocate of home rule, he served in the United States Senate.
Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 133-5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 32° 33.45′ N, 84° 4.245′ W. Marker is near Reynolds, Georgia, in Taylor County. Marker is at the intersection of Marion Street (Georgia Route 96) and S. Gen. John B. Gordon Road (County Route 269), on the right when traveling east on Marion Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reynolds GA 31076, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Also see . . . John B. Gordon. A detailed Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on February 4, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2010
2. Gen. John B. Gordon Marker
The John B. Gordon farm today
Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2010
3. Gen. John B. Gordon Marker
Looking east, on Georgia Highway 96
Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2010
4. Gen. John B. Gordon Marker
Looking south on South General John B. Gordon Road, past the site of his farm
Photographed By Matthew Brady, 1865
5. Gen. John Brown Gordon
The photo, from the Library of Congress, is provided by Wikipedia Commons.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,226 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on February 24, 2015, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 4, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.