Cochran in Bleckley County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sgt. John F. Conner, Sr.
Photographed by David Seibert, June 29, 2012
1. Sgt. John F. Conner, Sr. Marker
In Memory of Sgt. John F. Conner, Sr.
Who gave his life in line of duty.
“Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
St. John 15:13
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 32° 23.234′ N, 83° 21.319′ W. Marker is in Cochran, Georgia, in Bleckley County. It is on North 2nd Street (Business U.S. 23) 0 miles east of Cherry Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker stands on the lawn of the Bleckley County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 North Second Street, Cochran GA 31014, 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 walking distance of this marker: Lucian A. Whipple (here, next to this marker); Dedicated to the Memory of James (Jim) Earnest Cook (here, next to this marker); Bleckley County (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Perry L. Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornerstone of Education in Cochran (within shouting distance of this marker); Cochran Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Cochran (within shouting distance of this marker); Uchee Path (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cochran.
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Photographed by David Seibert, June 29, 2012
2. Sgt. John F. Conner, Sr. Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, June 29, 2012
3. Sgt. John F. Conner, Sr. Marker
The Bleckley County Courthouse is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 880 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
