Howell Cobb
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 Howell Cobb, the older brother of T.R.R. Cobb, graduated from the University of Georgia in 1834. He was elected to the U.S. Congress from 1843-1850 and was Speaker of the House in 1849. He served as governor of Georgia from 1851-1853 and as secretary of the U.S. Treasury from 1856-1860 during the James Buchanan administration. In 1861 Cobb was president of the Montgomery Convention, which created the Confederate States of America. He became a brigadier general in the Army of Northern Virginia and later commanded the District of Georgia.
Cobb is buried in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, Georgia.
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| Two of Howell Cobb's homes remain in Athens, Georgia. One is a private residence located at 425 Hill Street pictured at right. |
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| The other home of Howell Cobb's in Athens, Georgia is owned by Emmanuel Church and is located at 698 N Pope Street. |
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