Birthplace of a Confederate Hero - GHM 038-1 - Coweta Co., GA
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N 33° 23.946 W 084° 39.314
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Birthplace of a Confederate Hero state historic marker located on GA 34 at Thomas Overby Dr, east of Ga 154 junction.
Waymark Code: WM50T1
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GA Cacher
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Birthplace of a Confederate Hero


William Overby was born on this site in the 1840's. He enlisted May 31, 1861, in Co. A, 7th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A. Later served with the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry, Mosby's Rangers and participated in many raids that harassed the enemy.

On Friday, Sept. 23, 1864, Overby and five other Rangers were Captured at Front Royal, Va. Overby was offered his freedom if he would reveal the hiding place of Mosby's Rangers. This he refused to do, so he was hanged without a trial. He "lay down his life for his friends".

GHM 038-1 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954

William Overby is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Newnan, GA.
Type of Marker: Highway

Marker #: GHM 038-1

Date: 1954

Sponsor: Not listed
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