George Michael Troup (nov 7, 1823 – nov 7, 1827)

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George Michael Troup served as Governor of Georgia from 1823 to 1827. A strong advocate for states' rights, he is best known for pushing the federal government to remove the Creek Nation from Georgia lands, culminating in the controversial Treaty of Indian Springs in 1825. Troup clashed with President John Quincy Adams over the treaty, asserting Georgia’s authority over its territory. His firm stance on Indian removal and states’ rights made him a prominent figure in the early debates over federal versus state power. Troup's actions as governor laid the groundwork for Georgia's later policies toward Native American lands, including the eventual removal of the Cherokee.

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https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/t000382
https://www.todayingeorgiahistory.org/tih-georgia-day/george-troup/

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