Carlton in Oglethorpe County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Governor Mathews' Homesite

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Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2010

1. Governor Mathews' Homesite Marker

Inscription. George Mathews born in Va. in 1739, of Irish descent, lived in this area then known as “Goose Pond” from 1785. His home since burned. He won distinction fighting Indians in the N.W. Ter. and in 1775 became a Col. serving under Washington at Brandywine & Germantown. He came to Oglethorpe Co. in 1785 and after but one years residence was elected both Governor and Congressman. Re-elected in 1793 he signed the “Yazoo Act.” In 1811 he was appointed by Pres. Madison U.S. Commissioner to negotiate the annexation of Florida. He died in Augusta Aug. 30, 1812 & is buried there.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 109-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 30, 1800.

Location. 33° 59.175′ N, 82° 53.552′ W. Marker is in Carlton, Georgia, in Oglethorpe County. It is at the intersection of Elberton Road (Georgia Route 77) and Saxon Mattox Road, on the right when traveling north on Elberton Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carlton GA 30627, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Antebellum Trail,

in the Classic City Area,

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

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are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Falling Creek Baptist Church (approx. 6.2 miles away); Nancy Hart (approx. 6.7 miles away); Clarke’s Creek Encampment (approx. 7.2 miles away); Nancy Hart Cabin (approx. 8.2 miles away); The Christmas Tree House (approx. 8.6 miles away); Old Post Road (approx. 8.7 miles away); a different marker also named Nancy Hart (approx. 8.7 miles away); Elbert County Courthouse (approx. 8.7 miles away).

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2010

2. Governor Mathews' Homesite Marker

Looking north, with GA 77 -- the Elberton Highway -- on the left.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2010

3. Governor Mathews' Homesite Marker

Looking east on Saxon Mattox Road toward the Goose Pond area and the site of Gov. Matthews' homesite.

Photographed by David Seibert, October 11, 2010

4. Governor Mathews' Homesite Marker

Looking west from Saxon Mattox Road at the intersection with Georgia Highway 77

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,805 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on October 22, 2010, by R. Zebley of Rapid City, South Dakota. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 18, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.