Grant Park in Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Brown Gordon
1832 - 1904
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
1. John Brown Gordon Marker
A native of Upson County, Georgia, and a Major General, Confederate States Army, was one of General Lee's most trusted and outstanding officers. He brilliantly led his devoted men in every engagement in which the Army of Northern Virginia participated and was severely wounded at the Battle of Sharpsburg. He led The War's last charge and following the Appomattox surrender, returned to Georgia.
Idolized by the populace, he served his state three times as U.S. Senator and as Governor 1886-1890. He was Commander-in-Chief of the United Confederate Veterans from its inception until his death - a fitting tribute to a gallant gentleman.
Erected by Alfred Holt Colquitt Chapter, U.D.C.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.
Location. 33° 44.883′ N, 84° 22.35′ W. Marker is in Atlanta, Georgia, in Fulton County. It is in Grant Park. It can be reached from Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southeast. Marker is in Oakland Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s 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 are within walking distance of this marker: Alfred Iverson, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Confederate Soldiers Plot (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Memorial Grounds (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Noel d'Alvigny (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Charles d'Alvigny (a few steps from this marker); Slave Square (a few steps from this marker); Clement Anselm Evans (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Obelisk (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Atlanta.
Also see . . .
1. John B. Gordon. American Battlefield Trust website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. John B. Gordon. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Confederate Veterans Organizations. New Georgia Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
2. John Brown Gordon Monument
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
3. John Brown Gordon Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2012
4. John Brown Gordon Marker and Monument
via Civil War Biography, unknown
5. John Brown Gordon
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, January 3, 2012
6. John Brown Gordon Frock Coat
Located at the Atlanta History Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,153 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 5. submitted on March 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on September 5, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee.
