Historical Marker

Gen. Bush's Home

608 West Suwannee, Fitzgerald · Fitzgerald · Ben Hill

Georgia marker

Inscription

GEN. BUSH'S HOME. This was the home of General William Jordan Bush, last survivor of the 125,000 heroes from Georgia who fought for the South. Gen. Bush was born near Gordon, Ga. July 10, 1845, and died here Nov. 11, 1952. In the War Between the States he was a private in Co. B, 14th Ga. Infantry, under Capt. Tom Wilcox and Gen. John B. Gordon.

His title of General was won through offices held in the United Confederate Veterans. Active until a few weeks before his death at 107, Gen. Bush attended all U.C.V. reunions and danced at public functions. 009-1 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954

Location

Address608 West Suwannee, Fitzgerald
CityFitzgerald
CountyBen Hill
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.714910, -83.252650

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