Near Greensboro in Greene County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
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Governor Peter Early
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 6, 2015
1. Governor Peter Early Marker
Inscription.
Governor Peter Early. . Near here, on a bluff overlooking the river, stood the home of Governor Peter Early, one of Georgia's great men. Born in Virginia, June 30, 1773, a graduate of Princeton, he was a lawyer, judge, State Senator, Congressman, Governor during the difficult years 1813- 1815, and trustee of the University of Georgia. He died August 15, 1817 and was buried here. In December, 1914, his remains were reinterred in Greensboro with fitting ceremonies. Early County is named for him. , Near here, also stood Fort Clarke, erected for the protection of the early settlers against Indian raids.
Near here, on a bluff overlooking the river, stood the home of Governor Peter Early, one of Georgia's great men. Born in Virginia, June 30, 1773, a graduate of Princeton, he was a lawyer, judge, State Senator, Congressman, Governor during the difficult years 1813- 1815, and trustee of the University of Georgia. He died August 15, 1817 and was buried here. In December, 1914, his remains were reinterred in Greensboro with fitting ceremonies. Early County is named for him.
Near here, also stood Fort Clarke, erected for the protection of the early settlers against Indian raids.
Erected 1986 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 066-6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1773.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 33° 43.284′ N, 83° 17.79′ W. Marker was near Greensboro, Georgia, in Greene County. Marker was at the intersection of Greensboro Highway (Georgia Route 15) and Sand Pit Road, on the right when traveling north on Greensboro Highway. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Greensboro GA 30642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo1. submitted on April 7, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
