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Colby Smith, a Revolutionary War soldier, settled in this district in 1798 on land granted for his service. He died in 1840 at 85, leaving many descendants; the DAR marked his grave in 1920.
Historical Marker
Colby Smith
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About this site
Colby Smith is a historical marker in Tennille, Washington County. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Washington County, among 118 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.8407, -82.7755 near Tennille. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mount Gilead Church Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Bridges Cemetery, Bethany Cemetery, and Piney Mount 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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