John Clark House-GHM 005-4-Baldwin Co
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N 33° 00.922 W 083° 13.331
17S E 292427 N 3655184
Ga 243 below junction with US 441 south of Milledgeville
Waymark Code: WM70QB
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/15/2009
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This house, now the Du Bignon home, was once the home of John Clark, Governor of Georgia. At the age of 16, John Clark fought with his father, General Elijah Clark, distinguished Revolutionary soldier, at the decisive Battle of Kettle Creek.
The oroginal section of the house was the JOhn Scott home. Additions and changes have been made by later owners. Architects have always been interested in the house. Bishop Capers lived here when pastor of the Milledgeville Methodist Church (1823- 24).
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker #: 005-4
Date: 1954
Sponsor: GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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