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Carved from surrounding counties in 1912, Wheeler County was named for Confederate cavalry general Joseph Wheeler, who later led troops in the Spanish-American War. Alamo was chosen as the seat.
Historical Marker
Wheeler County
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About this site
Wheeler County is a historical marker in Alamo, Wheeler County, erected in 1954. It is one of 3 historical markers documented in Wheeler County, among 51 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 32.1481, -82.7821 near Alamo. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wheeler County Courthouse (courthouse), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Alamo Cemetery, McRae Cemetery, and Stuart 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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