Upson County State Historical Marker

Located at the Upson County Courthouse, Thomaston, Ga.

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UPSON COUNTY

 

This County, created by Acts of the Legis-

lature December 15 and 20, 1824, is named

for Stephen Upson, a well known lawyer of

Lexington, Ga. Lt. Gen. John B. Gordon, famed

Confederate leader called "second to the

great Lee" was born in Upson County at the

settlement of Black Ankle near the Flint

(or Thronateeska) River. Among the first County

Officers were: Sheriff Martin W. Stamper, Clerk

of Superior Court and Treasurer James P. Portis,

Tax Receiver Amos McLendon, Tax Collector

Joseph Rodgers, Coroner Shadrach Ellis and

Surveyor William Silman.

 

145-1 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954

 

Photo: Keith Hair

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