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UPSON COUNTY
This county, created by Acts of the Legislature December 15 and 10, 1824, is named for Stephen Upson, a well known lawyer of Lexington, GA.
Lieutenant General 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 James W. Cooper
Clerk of Inferior Court and Treasurer James P. Portis
Tax Receiver Amos McLendon
Tax Collector Joseph Rodgers
Coroner Shadrach Ellis
Surveyor William Silman
(At Courthouse in Thomaston)
In the center of Thomaston stands the Upson County, Courthouse. The first
courthouse was built on this spot in 1826-28. The second building was erected
in 1852. The present courthouse was built in 1908, at a cost of $60,000.
without a bond issue. It was a handsome edifice, well maintained and
constantly improved to meet the needs of the county.
UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE DEAD
Here lie 12 Confederate soldiers "known but to God" who died of disease and wounds 1864-1865 in the General Hospital, Georgia State Line, located near this spot.
Dr. A.P. Brown was senior surgeon in charge of the hospital. Dr. E.A. Flewellen, a prominent surgeon, at one time Surgeon of the 5th GA Infantry Regiment and later Medical Director of the Confederate Army of TN, assisted at this hospital when on sick leave. Dr. Fllewellen's home still stands at The Rock.
(Confederate Cemetery 1 mile south of The Rock)
CONFEDERATE DEAD
Here rest 54 Confederate soldiers all of whom died in Confederate hospitals located in Thomaston.
These men came from seven of the Confederate states. Only 6 are in "unknown graves".
Hospital located near here were the Newsom, Frank Ramsey, and several other temporary hospitals.
The remains of these men were moved to this spot several years agao from their first resting place. The grave of Dr. Edward A. Flewellen, noted Confederate surgeon is near this spot.
(East side of Glenwood Cemetery in Thomaston)
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