George Walker Crawford (nov 8, 1843 – nov 3, 1847)

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George Walker Crawford served as the Governor of Georgia from 1843 to 1847. During his time in office, he focused on internal improvements, including promoting the development of Georgia's transportation infrastructure, such as railroads and canals. Crawford also played a role in navigating Georgia through tensions surrounding the growing sectional crisis over slavery. His administration is noted for advocating for a more active state government role in economic development and public services.

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https://www.nga.org/governor/george-walker-crawford/
https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/george-w-crawford-1798-1872/

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