Near West Point in Troup County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Civil Rights Marker Honoring Henry "Peg" Gilbert

Photographed By James L.Whitman, March 26, 2022

1. Civil Rights Marker Honoring Henry "Peg" Gilbert Marker

Inscription. Henry "Peg" Gilbert was a beloved deacon at Union Springs Baptist Church and a loving husband and father of four daughters. He owned 112 acres of land in Troup County and was a community advocate.

Gilbert, 42 years old , was arrested without legal cause when police were in search of another man. On May 23, 1947,several days after his arrest, he was beaten and shot to death by law enforcement officers in Harris County jail. His wife, Mae Henry Davenport Gilbert, was terrorized, and the family lost their land.

Erected by by the Gilbert family in association with the Civil Right and Restorative Justice Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Law Enforcement. A significant historical date for this entry is May 23, 1947.

Location. 32° 52.176′ N, 85° 2.118′ W. Marker is near West Point, Georgia, in Troup County. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Route 18 and Whitesville Road (Route 219), on the right when traveling west on State Route 18. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6926 Whitesville Rd, West Point GA 31833, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jones Crossroads (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitesville Methodist Episcopal Church, South

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(approx. 3½ miles away); Whitesville (approx. 3.6 miles away); Sunnyside School, Midway Baptist Church and Midway Cemetery Historic District (approx. 4.6 miles away); Salem Road Bridge (approx. 4.8 miles away); Tenth Street School (approx. 7.9 miles away); Gen. Robert C. Tyler, C.S.A. (approx. 8.1 miles away); Fort Tyler Cemetery (approx. 8.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.

Photographed By James L.Whitman, March 26, 2022

2. Civil Rights Marker Honoring Henry "Peg" Gilbert Marker

Photographed By James L.Whitman, March 26, 2022

3. Civil Rights Marker Honoring Henry "Peg" Gilbert Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2022, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.