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George Walton Episode 4: Post-War Builder & Honest Legacy | Series Finale | The Rough Ashlar
What’s up, you magnificent bastards? 👊 The final episode of The Rough Ashlar — our 4-part deep dive into Brother George Walton.
After surviving a British ball at Savannah and months as a prisoner of war, Walton spends decades shaping Georgia: chief justice, governor again, U.S. Senator, treaty commissioner with the Cherokees, and trustee helping found the University of Georgia. He builds Meadow Garden while limping through pain and keeps serving with steady, stubborn competence.
This is what real legacy looks like — not one flashy moment, but consistent square dealing that built a state.
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