Near Richland in Stewart County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gen. Evans’ Birthplace

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Photographed by David Seibert, August 13, 2011

1. Gen. Evans’ Birthplace Marker

Inscription. Clement Anselm Evans, Brig. Gen. C.S.A., soldier, lawyer, minister, statesman & author was born 3/4 miles W. of here in 1834. Admitted to the bar at 18, elected county judge at 21, state senator at 25, he became a Brig. Gen. and was severely wounded at Monocacy River serving under Gordon who called him “that intrepid leader.” Took part in the last charge of the Army of Northern Virginia commanding Gordon’s old division and surrendered under Lee at Appomattox “with guns still hot from firing until the last hour.” Died in 1911.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 128-4.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 32° 0.317′ N, 84° 42.383′ W. Marker is near Richland, Georgia, in Stewart County. It is on Carter Spur Road (County Route 84) 1½ miles south of Holder Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richland GA 31825, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jackson Trail (approx. 3.8 miles away); Methodist Camp Ground

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(approx. 3.9 miles away); Westville Symposium / Academic Pioneers (approx. 5.2 miles away); Stewart County Academy and Masonic Building (approx. 6 miles away); Lumpkin and Stewart County (approx. 6.1 miles away); County Courthouse (approx. 6.1 miles away); Our Soldiers (approx. 6.1 miles away); Bedingfield Inn (approx. 6.1 miles away).

Photographed by David Seibert, August 13, 2011

2. Gen. Evans’ Birthplace Marker

The marker is at the tree line, making it more difficult to see.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 13, 2011

3. Gen. Evans’ Birthplace Marker

Looking south on County Road 84

Photographed by David Seibert, August 13, 2011

4. Gen. Evans’ Birthplace Marker

Looking north on County Road 84, toward Richland

Photographed by David Seibert, August 13, 2011

5. Gen. Evans’ Birthplace Marker

Looking west toward the actual site of Gen. Evans' birthplace.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 21, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.