Lothair in Treutlen County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gov. Troup’s Tomb

Photographed By David Seibert, April 2, 2012

1. Gov. Troup’s Tomb Marker

The opposite side of the marker. The tree near the marker has been removed.

Inscription. George Michael Troup, twice Governor of Georgia, lies buried here beside his brother. He died Apr. 28, 1856 while visiting here at Rosemont, one of his many plantations. Troup was born Sept. 8, 1780, at McIntosh’s Bluff on the Tombigbee R. in a part of Ga. that is now Ala. Educated at Princeton he was a member of the bar, legislator, congressman, U.S. senator and governor. Retiring from public life in 1833 he was that year nominated for the Presidency by a Ga. States Rights convention. His home plantation “Valdosta” was near Dublin.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 140-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 1856.

Location. 32° 20.15′ N, 82° 42.167′ W. Marker is in Lothair, Georgia, in Treutlen County. Marker is on County Road 118, 0.1 miles south of State Highway 199 Spur, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in private Troup cemetery on County Road 118, 1/10 mile southeast of where Ga Highway 199 Spur ends. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Soperton GA 30457, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. To Gov. Troup's Tomb (approx. 3.6 miles away); Treutlen County (approx. 7 miles away); The Curt Barwick House (approx. 7.1 miles away); Nancy Hart Highway (approx. 10.8 miles away); Montgomery County Veterans Memorial (approx. 12.8 miles away); Montgomery County (approx. 12.8 miles away); Montgomery County Courthouse (approx. 12.8 miles away); a different marker also named Montgomery County (approx. 12.8 miles away).

Gov. Troup's Tomb and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 5, 2002

2. Gov. Troup's Tomb and Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, April 2, 2012

3. Gov. Troup’s Tomb Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, April 2, 2012

4. Gov. Troup’s Tomb and Marker

Looking at the west (left) and south faces of the tomb

Gov. Troup's Tomb image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, March 5, 2002

5. Gov. Troup's Tomb

Photographed By David Seibert, April 2, 2012

6. Gov. Troup’s Tomb

The south face

Photographed By David Seibert, July 2, 2012

7. Gov. Troup’s Tomb

The plaque on the obelisk marking Gov. George Michael Troup's grave: George Michael Troup
Born Sept 8th, 1870
Died April 26th, 1856
No epitaph can tell his worth
The history of Georgia must perpetuate
his virtues and commemorate
his Patriotism
There he teaches us -
the argument being exhausted
to Stand by our Arms.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 2,212 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on July 20, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1. submitted on July 20, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on August 4, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on August 4, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6, 7. submitted on July 20, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.