Joseph Emerson Brown -- GA State Capitol Grounds, Atlanta GA
N 33° 44.938 W 084° 23.340
16S E 741859 N 3737385
The historical marker at the statue of 19th century Governor Joseph Brown and his wife Elizabeth Grisham Brown
Waymark Code: WMWNT7
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2017
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This statue of Gov. Governor Joseph Brown and his wife Elizabeth Grisham Brown stands at the GA State Capitol. Gov. Brown was Governor during the Civil War.
The text on the statue reads as follows:
"JOSEPH EMERSON BROWN
War Governor of Georgia
Patriot, Statesman, Christian
Born April 15, 1821. Died November 30, 1894
Governor of Georgia, four terms, 1857-1865
Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Georgia, 1868-1870
United States Senator from Georgia, 1880-1891
Founder of Charles McDonald Brown
Scholarship fund
University of Georgia
ELIZABETH GRISHAM BROWN
Wife of Joseph Emerson Brown
born July 13, 1826. Died December 26, 1896
Devoted Wife, Loving Mother, Loyal Patriot
A Christian obedient to God"
Type of Marker: Monument
Sponsor: State of Georgia
Marker #: Not listed
Date: Not listed
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