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Stephen Heard, who served as Georgia's governor in 1781 during the Revolution, lies in this family cemetery beside his enslaved rescuer 'Mammy Kate,' who once saved him from a British execution.
Historical Marker
Gov. Heard’s Grave
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About this site
Gov. Heard’s Grave is a historical marker in Elberton, Elbert County, erected in 1955. It is one of 23 historical markers documented in Elbert County, among 78 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 34.1116, -82.6964 near Elberton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Gods Acre Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bethel Grove Cemetery, Tucker Cemetery, and Dye Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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