John Clark, a major general in the Georgia militia, state representative, and U.S. Indian agent, was governor of Georgia from 1819 to 1823. Born on February 28, 1766, in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. 

After the start of the Revolutionary War (1775-83) he spent a short time in school in North Carolina but soon returned to Georgia and joined his father's patriot militia unit. He fought at several engagements, including Kettle Creek and Augusta in Georgia and Musgrove Mill in South Carolina. At age sixteen he achieved the rank of captain in the Georgia militia. After the war the state legislature granted him 800 acres of land as a reward for his effort.

Clark ran for governor unsuccessfully in 1813 and 1817; he finally won the office in 1819.

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Clark's upright headstone to include Revolutionary War Bronze plaque next to it.

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Rest well, Patriot. Thank you for your contribution to my freedom.

JOHN CLARK

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