Historical Marker

Unknown Confederate Dead

Confederate Cemetery 1 mile south of The Rock ยท Upson

Georgia marker

Inscription

UNKNOWN CONFEDERATE DEAD. Here lie twelve Confederate soldiers, "known but to God," who died of disease and wounds, 1864-1865, in the General Hospital, Georgia State Line, located near this spot. Dr. A.P. Brown was senior surgeon in charge of the hospital. Dr. E.A. Flewellen, a prominent surgeon, at one time Surgeon of the 5th Georgia Infantry Regiment and later Medical Director of the Confederate Army of Tennessee, assisted at this hospital when on sick leave.

Dr. Flewellen's home still stands at The Rock. 145-2GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1955

Location

AddressConfederate Cemetery 1 mile south of The Rock
CountyUpson
StateGeorgia

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