Scottsboro in Baldwin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Clark House
Photographed by David Seibert, February 19, 2005
1. John Clark House Marker
This house, now the Du Bignon home, was once the home of John Clark, Governor of Georgia. At the age of 16, John Clark fought with his father, General Elijah Clark, distinguished Revolutionary soldier, at the decisive Battle of Kettle Creek.
The original section of the house was the John Scott home. Additions and changes have been made by later owners. Architects have always been interested in the house. Bishop Capers lived here when pastor of the Milledgeville Methodist Church (1823- 24).
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 005-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list.
Location. 33° 0.913′ N, 83° 14.363′ W. Marker is in Scottsboro, Georgia, in Baldwin County. It is at the intersection of Gordon Highway (Georgia Route 243) and Colony Farm Road, on the right when traveling south on Gordon Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milledgeville GA 31061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail and in the 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies
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Also see . . . John Clark (1766-1832). New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on October 31, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed by David Seibert, February 19, 2005
2. John Clark House.
The house has been extensively remodeled, and there is some disagreement about how much of the original house remains.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,263 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2008, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
