A piece of Georgia history

[Cuda74]

I found this in my yard yesterday and thinking it was a block-off plate I almost tossed it until I saw a raised bit of writing on the edge. After cleaning it off, I actually found a piece of Georgia history. This is a large (approx 5 inches across) medallion/plaque? of Walter F. George, who after I researched it a bit, turned out to be one of Georgia most celebrated Senators from 1922 to 1957. This guy was apparently known as a Vocational Educator advocate, was a strict constitutionalist and a staunch segregationist and signed the Southern Manifesto in 1956 to oppose segregation in public schools. He started the Walter F. George School of Law (now Mercer University). He has a Historical Marker in Dooley County Georgia, a Lake and Dam named for him and the Post Office honored him with a 4 cent stamp.
So why this was in my yard, your guess is as good as mine, but an interesting find. If anyone knows anything about this piece, let me know, I can find all sorts of data on the guy but not the piece and why it may have been made and what it was originally part of.
Good hunting everyone!

 

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[Florida Finder]

I found this in my yard yesterday and thinking it was a block-off plate I almost tossed it until I saw a raised bit of writing on the edge. After cleaning it off, I actually found a piece of Georgia history. This is a large (approx 5 inches across) medallion/plaque? of Walter F. George, who after I researched it a bit, turned out to be one of Georgia most celebrated Senators from 1922 to 1957. This guy was apparently known as a Vocational Educator advocate, was a strict constitutionalist and a staunch segregationist and signed the Southern Manifesto in 1956 to oppose segregation in public schools. He started the Walter F. George School of Law (now Mercer University). He has a Historical Marker in Dooley County Georgia, a Lake and Dam named for him and the Post Office honored him with a 4 cent stamp.
So why this was in my yard, your guess is as good as mine, but an interesting find. If anyone knows anything about this piece, let me know, I can find all sorts of data on the guy but not the piece and why it may have been made and what it was originally part of.
Good hunting everyone!

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That’s a nice piece. Congratulations on your recovery!

 

[crashbandicoot]

That,s cool,nice bit of history too,thanks!

 

[cudamark]

Probably an academic award of some sort. Nice find!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A very cool find - congrats !

 

[iAmMike]

Cool find. Never can tell what you might dig up next!

 

[Cuda74]

Cool find. Never can tell what you might dig up next!

Isn't that the truth.........

 

[Digger RJ]

I found this in my yard yesterday and thinking it was a block-off plate I almost tossed it until I saw a raised bit of writing on the edge. After cleaning it off, I actually found a piece of Georgia history. This is a large (approx 5 inches across) medallion/plaque? of Walter F. George, who after I researched it a bit, turned out to be one of Georgia most celebrated Senators from 1922 to 1957. This guy was apparently known as a Vocational Educator advocate, was a strict constitutionalist and a staunch segregationist and signed the Southern Manifesto in 1956 to oppose segregation in public schools. He started the Walter F. George School of Law (now Mercer University). He has a Historical Marker in Dooley County Georgia, a Lake and Dam named for him and the Post Office honored him with a 4 cent stamp.
So why this was in my yard, your guess is as good as mine, but an interesting find. If anyone knows anything about this piece, let me know, I can find all sorts of data on the guy but not the piece and why it may have been made and what it was originally part of.
Good hunting everyone!

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Nice!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[GDub62]

Shhh! Don't say opposed segregation too loud. They'll have to change everything that's named after him

 

[Chilli]

I found this in my yard yesterday and thinking it was a block-off plate I almost tossed it until I saw a raised bit of writing on the edge. After cleaning it off, I actually found a piece of Georgia history. This is a large (approx 5 inches across) medallion/plaque? of Walter F. George, who after I researched it a bit, turned out to be one of Georgia most celebrated Senators from 1922 to 1957. This guy was apparently known as a Vocational Educator advocate, was a strict constitutionalist and a staunch segregationist and signed the Southern Manifesto in 1956 to oppose segregation in public schools. He started the Walter F. George School of Law (now Mercer University). He has a Historical Marker in Dooley County Georgia, a Lake and Dam named for him and the Post Office honored him with a 4 cent stamp.
So why this was in my yard, your guess is as good as mine, but an interesting find. If anyone knows anything about this piece, let me know, I can find all sorts of data on the guy but not the piece and why it may have been made and what it was originally part of.
Good hunting everyone!

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Nice coin, has great detail. 👍

 

[bluebird66]

Great find!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

I found this in my yard yesterday and thinking it was a block-off plate I almost tossed it until I saw a raised bit of writing on the edge. After cleaning it off, I actually found a piece of Georgia history. This is a large (approx 5 inches across) medallion/plaque? of Walter F. George, who after I researched it a bit, turned out to be one of Georgia most celebrated Senators from 1922 to 1957. This guy was apparently known as a Vocational Educator advocate, was a strict constitutionalist and a staunch segregationist and signed the Southern Manifesto in 1956 to oppose segregation in public schools. He started the Walter F. George School of Law (now Mercer University). He has a Historical Marker in Dooley County Georgia, a Lake and Dam named for him and the Post Office honored him with a 4 cent stamp.
So why this was in my yard, your guess is as good as mine, but an interesting find. If anyone knows anything about this piece, let me know, I can find all sorts of data on the guy but not the piece and why it may have been made and what it was originally part of.
Good hunting everyone!

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crazy, you never know what we are walking over. Cool piece of history for sure, wtg

 

[Cuda74]

Shhh! Don't say opposed segregation too loud. They'll have to change everything that's named after him

Probably an academic award of some sort. Nice find!

Hi ya Cudamark,
You were exactly right, it is an academic award from the University. My wife found an image on-line from the University showing a different person on the award face, but it is the same ,size, etc, and is given for academic excellence. Tried to upload it but it's not going through.
Good call....

 

[Lenrac2]

Great save!! Congrats!!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Nice piece of political memorabilia.

 

[Relicific]

Cool find
Congrats

 

[Gare]

ALl in All nice find

 

[sandchip]

Nice find. Dooly, not Dooley.

 

[JeffInMass]

Quite the gigantic piece of history- very cool- Congrats!!

 

[billb]

Congratulations on your beautiful recovery