Long County Historical Marker
N 31° 42.454 W 081° 44.492
17R E 429735 N 3508261
Long County Historical Marker at the Courthouse in Ludowici Georgia
Waymark Code: WM1N8P
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2007
Views: 30
“This County, created by Act of the Legislatrure August 14, 1920, is named for Dr. Crawford W. Long who first used ether as an anaesthetic in a surgical operation, at Jefferson, Ga., March 30, 1842. Born in Danielsville Nov. 1, 1815, Dr. Long was a graduate of Franklin College (now U. of Ga.). Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff W. R. Wilkinson, Clerk of Superior Court C. W. Dawson, Ordinary T. J. Harrington, Tax Receiver J. McL. Cameron, Tax Collector T. H. Smiley, Treasurer R. D. Easterling, Coroner L. M. Branch and Surveyor M. C. Sarrason.
091-1 Georgia Historical Commission 1954”
Type of Marker: Building
Marker #: 091-1
Date: 1954
Sponsor: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Take a picture of the marker, yourself at the marker, your gps at the marker, or anything specific to the text on the marker. And don't forget to enjoy your visit.