Historical Marker

Gov. William Rabun

Powelton · Hancock County · Erected 1955

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The Story

Rabun's family home stood near Powelton; he became governor in 1817 but died in office in 1819 and is buried at Powelton Baptist. Rabun County carries his name.

About this site

Gov. William Rabun is a historical marker in Powelton, Hancock County, erected in 1955. It is one of 18 historical markers documented in Hancock County, among 163 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.3755, -82.9133 near Powelton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Apostolic Faith Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Covey Rise Farm Cemetery, Dixon Cemetery, and Smyrna Methodist Church Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 33.3755, -82.9133 · Powelton, Hancock County

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