Greensboro in Greene County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Jonas Fauche

(1753-1835)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2024

1. Jonas Fauche Marker

Inscription.
Fauche, a Frenchman by birth, was one of the earliest settlers of Greene County. He was a military man and fought in the American Revolution as a Colonial trooper and later distinguished himself in the War of 1812. Immediately after Greene County was created in 1786, Jonas Fauche was placed in charge of military operations for the protection against the Indians. He at once made a survey of the needs and recommended that twelve forts be built at strategic points. Jonas Fauche did more to protect the lives and property of the early citizens of Greene County than any man of his day. And had it not been for his bravery and alertness, the Creek Indians would have exterminated practically all of those who pitched their tents along the Oconee and Apalachee Rivers.

An interesting story about Jonas Fauche occurred during the Fourth of July celebration in 1792. Major Fauche defended his honor under the “Code el Duelo”, and killed his opponent who had criticized his vote in the legislative act known as The Yazoo Fraud, for which Fauche voted. Afterward, Fauche rushed to the fallen man's side and burst into

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a torrent of tears.

His home is now occupied by McCommons Funeral Home and is the oldest home in Greensboro

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1792.

Location. 33° 34.858′ N, 83° 10.862′ W. Marker is in Greensboro, Georgia, in Greene County. It can be reached from Richland Avenue east of Memorial Drive when traveling east. It is in Row L of Greensboro City Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 East Richland Ave, Greensboro GA 30642, 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 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 26, 2024

2. Jonas Fauche Marker

are within walking distance of this marker: Honorable Thomas Willis Cobb (here, next to this marker); Lucy Adaline Gresham (a few steps from this marker); Mary Irving (a few steps from this marker); The Mounger Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Gwyn Allison (within shouting distance of this marker); Justice Francis H. Cone (within shouting distance of this marker); Edgar Harvey Armor (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Early (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greensboro.

More about this marker. Jonas' surname also has been spelled Fouche.

Also see . . .
1. Historic Resources of Greensboro, Greene County, Georgia (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for five historic districts and six individual properties that were collectively listed in 1987. One of the historic districts (South Street-Broad Street-Main Street-Laurel Street) includes the Fauche House as a contributing property. (Prepared by Dale Jaeger and Richard Cloues; via National Archives) (Submitted on March 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Yazoo Land Fraud.

Jonas Fauche House image. Click for full size.

via Georgia Archives (Public Domain), 1935/36

3. Jonas Fauche House

Renovation work is being done on the house, which dates to 1799 and is now used as a funeral home.

The Yazoo land fraud was one of the most significant events in the post–Revolutionary War (1775-83) history of Georgia. The bizarre climax to a decade of frenzied speculation in the state’s public lands, the Yazoo sale of 1795 did much to shape Georgia politics and to strain relations with the federal government for a generation. (George R. Lamplugh, The Westminster Schools, Atlanta; via New Georgia Encyclopedia, 2002) (Submitted on March 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 273 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.