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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQTT_de-soto-trail_Abbeville-GA.html
Hernando de Soto discovered Ocmulgee River at or near Abbeville on April 3, 1540. "Here," says the chronicler Biedma, "we found a river that had a course not southwardly, like the rest we had passed, but eastward to the sea." Next day the Altamaha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQTR_wilcox-county_Abbeville-GA.html
This County was created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 22, 1857. Georgia Archives show that it was named for Capt. John Wilcox though some authorities believe it was named for his son Gen. Mark Wilcox, state legislator and one of the founders of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQTC_battle-of-breakfast-branch_Abbeville-GA.html
Near this spot on March 9, 1818, 34 men of the Telfair County Militia, commanded by Major Josiah D. Cawthon, engaged about 60 Creek Indians in combat. Four Indians and five whites, including Capt. Benjamin Mitchell Griffin were killed. Three white…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQTB_jefferson-davis_Abbeville-GA.html
Late on May 8, 1865, Jefferson Davis, with his family and a small escort, camped in Abbeville, unaware that hostile pursuit was close behind. His pursuers, the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry [US], Lt. Col. Henry Harnden, arrived next morning, shortly after…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQTA_jefferson-davis_Abbeville-GA.html
On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (152 miles NE), where he performed what proved to be his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly thereafter, with a small staff and escort, he departed e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGGW_duleek-courthouse_Abbeville-Meath.html
Duleek Courthouse was built in 1838 by John Trotter as a sessions house for the Meath Grand Jury. It was designed by Francis Johnston. The main architectural features are the Doric door-case and fanlight, a simplified eaves pediment and corner quo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGGV_the-lime-tree_Abbeville-Meath.html
William of Orange and Mary accepted the throne of England in 1698, supplanting King James II who took refuge with his ally and sponsor Louis XIV of France. The tensions between James and William would reach their highpoint in 1690 at the battle of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGGU_parochial-house_Abbeville-Meath.html
The original house was built in 1795. It was built in three stages and was acquired by Fr John Kearney to accommodate the parish priest and the curate. It was re-roofed in 1993 and presides over the very elegant village green.
At the back of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGGT_new-hope-primitive-baptist-church_Abbeville-GA.html
New Hope Primitive Baptist Church was constitued in July 1830. The presbytery officiating were: Wilson Conner, David Wood and Jordan Baker. Minutes of the church for the first 12 years were lost, and there is no record of charter members, but the …