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Wilkes County
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By David Seibert, November 15, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Wilkes County Marker | | |
Inscription. Wilkes County, an original County, was created by the Constitution of Feb. 5, 1777 from Creek and Cherokee Cessions of June 1, 1773. At first, it contained all of Oglethorpe, Elbert, Lincoln, and parts of Taliaferro, Hart, Warren, and Madison Counties. It was named for John Wilkes (1727-1797), English politician and publicist, who strongly opposed measures leading to war with the colonies. First County Officers were: John Dooly, Sheriff, comm. Feb. 9, 1778; Samuel Creswell, Surveyor, comm. Feb. 18, 1783; Benjamin Catching, Clk. of Sup. and Inf. Cts., comm. Jan. 2, 1785; Howell Jarrett, Coroner, comm. 1790.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-11.)
Location. 33° 44.275′ N, 82° 44.342′ W. Marker is in Washington, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is at the intersection of East Court Street and East Square, on the right when traveling west on East Court Street. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23 East Court Street, Washington GA 30673, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bolton Factory (here, next to this marker); Jefferson Davis (a few steps from this marker); Wilkes County Courthouses (a few steps from this marker); Wilkes County Confederate Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 1911 Wilkes County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Inn Site (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Washington-Wilkes Firsts (about 400 feet away); Lowe Building (about 400 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Washington.| | | | 
By David Seibert, November 15, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Wilkes County Marker | | The marker stands in front of the Wilkes County Courthouse | | |
Regarding Wilkes County. The courthouse was built in 1903-04 on the site of the Bank of the State of Geogia, site of the last meeting of the Confederate Cabinet in 1865. |
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By David Seibert, November 15, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Wilkes County Marker and Courthouse | | The Wilkes County Courthouse was completed in 1904. It replaced an earlier Federal style courthouse built in 1817, and is on the site of the Bank of the State of Georgia building. The Courthouse burned on Christmas Eve in 1958. It was restored, but minus the clock tower. In 1989 the clock tower was replaced, but the new one is lower than the original. | | |
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By David Seibert, November 15, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Wilkes County Courthouse | | The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. | | |
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By David Seibert, November 15, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Wilkes County Jail | | A jail was added to the 1904 Courthouse in 1912, replacing an earlier jail. | | |
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By David Seibert, November 15, 2009 | |
| | | 6. Plaque on Wilkes County Jail | | Noting the first hanging in the new jail, even before it was dedicated | | |
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By David Seibert, November 15, 2009 | |
| | | 7. 1890s Wilkes County Jail | | This jail, built on the foundations of an earlier jail, is only a few yards from the Courthouse. It was replaced by the 1912 jail attached to the Courthouse. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on December 13, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 569 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 13, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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