FIRST - Alabama Born Governor of Alabama - Geiger, Alabama
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Historical marker commemorating first Alabama born Governor of Alabama along Hwy 17 south of Geiger.
Waymark Code: WM7FYJ
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/20/2009
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Text of marker:
John Anthony Winston
(1812-1871)
Planter, Legislator, Soldier, Governor
1853: First native-born Alabamian to be elected Governor.
1854: Approved Act establishing public school of state.
1867: Elected to U.S. Senate.
He was denied his seat as would not take oath of allegiance to Federal Government.
Buried 5 miles east in family cemetery.
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