LaGrange in Troup County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

George Michael Troup

Photographed by David Seibert, circa 1990

1. George Michael Troup Marker

Inscription. George Michael Troup was born September 8, 1780 and died April 26, 1856. During Troup's tenure as Governor of Georgia (1823-1827), Troup County was created on December 16, 1826. Boundaries of original Troup County extended from the Flint River on the east to the Chattahoochee River on the west. East and southern boundaries were reduced on December 24, 1827, to its approximate present size. Governor Troup was buried in Montgomery County, Georgia. He was twice married and father of six children.

Erected 1980 by Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the Ocfuskee Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1846.

Location. 33° 2.415′ N, 85° 1.855′ W. Marker is in LaGrange, Georgia, in Troup County. It is on Franklin Street 0 miles south of Haralson Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is at the Troup County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lagrange GA 30240, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Nancy Harts (here, next to this marker); Gilbert du Motier Marquis de LaFayette (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette (about 500 feet away); Fuller Earle Callaway, Sr.

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(about 600 feet away); First flag flown at this site (about 600 feet away); Troup County Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Bellevue (approx. half a mile away); Bellevue, Home of Sen. Benjamin Harvey Hill (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LaGrange.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Troup County (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Regarding George Michael Troup. Gov. Troup was related to the McIntosh family of Georgia, after whom McIntosh County was named, and to Chief William McIntosh of the Creek Nation. Gov. Troup negotiated the Indian Springs Treaty with Chief McIntosh, ceding Creek lands in Georgia.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Troup's Grave Markers.

Also see . . . George Troup from Wikipedia. (Submitted on September 24, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010

2. George Michael Troup Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, September 18, 2010

3. George Michael Troup Marker

The Troup County Courthouse is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,788 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 22, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.