South Downtown in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Joseph Emerson Brown
Patriot, Statesman, Christian
Born April 15, 1821, Died November 30, 1894
Governor of Georgia Four Terms, 1857-1865
Chief Justice Supreme Court of Georgia, 1868-1870
United States Senator from Georgia, 1880-1891
Founder of Charles McDonald Brown
Scholarship Fund
University of Georgia
Elizabeth Grisham Brown
Wife of Joseph Emerson Brown
Born July 13, 1826, Died December 26, 1896
Devoted wife, loving mother, loyal patriot
A Christian obedient to God
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1855.
Location. 33° 44.938′ N, 84° 23.343′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in South Downtown. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Street SW and Capitol Square SW, on the left when traveling south. Located on the grounds of the Georgia State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta GA 30334, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Seige of Atlanta (within shouting distance of this marker); The Evacuation of Atlanta (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas E. Watson (within shouting distance of this marker); The March to the Sea (within shouting distance of this marker); Transfer of Command (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Atlanta (within shouting distance of this marker); John Brown Gordon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Ground (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 20, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.