Historical Marker

The Birthplace of George McDuffie

Thomson · Mcduffie County · Erected 1964

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The Story

From these humble pinelands rose George McDuffie, who climbed to become a U.S. congressman, senator, and governor of South Carolina; Georgia's McDuffie County was later named in his honor.

About this site

The Birthplace of George McDuffie is a historical marker in Thomson, Mcduffie County, erected in 1964. It is one of 14 historical markers documented in Mcduffie County, among 73 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 33.4322, -82.4617 near Thomson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Sweetwater Inn, Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery, and Watson Family Cemetery.

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

📍 33.4322, -82.4617 · Thomson, Mcduffie County

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