Horton House
William Horton, " Undersheriff of Herefordshire,"
England came to Georgia in 1736. He built this
building for his plantation residence and it was
his home until his death in 1749. Major Horton
succeeded Oglethorpe as Commander of the
Regiment of British Troops stationed here.
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" He shined in war and in peace,
in public and in private stations "
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Given by His Descendants.
Marker is on Riverview Drive north of Major Horton Rd., on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
