Granville Beville Tompkins
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Markerman62
N 28° 46.277 W 082° 03.882
17R E 396067 N 3183110
In Shady Brook Park
Waymark Code: WMDH3E
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2012
Views: 12
Granville Beville Tompkins was a native of Sumter County. He was the son of Godrey and Sue Mae Beville Tompkins and the grandson of Granville and Patience Beville, pioneer citizens of Sumter County. Mr. Tompkins was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and Georgia Norman College, Douglas, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army during WW I and for many years was a part of the public school program of Sumter County as a teacher, principal and county school superintendent. Mr. Tompkins was an active churchman and civic leader. The generosity in giving the site for this park is evidence of his love for the citizens of Sumter County.
Marker Number: None
Date: None
County: Sumter
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: None
Website: Not listed
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