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Danielsville in Madison County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Madison County

By David Seibert, April 16, 2010

1. Madison County Marker

Inscription. This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 5, 1811, is named for James Madison, Virginia Democrat, fourth President of the United States, 1809-‘17. The site for Danielsville was given by Gen. Allen Daniel of Revolutionary fame. In this town was born Dr. Crawford W. Long who first used ether in a surgical operation (1842). Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff Nathan Williford, Clerk of Superior Court James Long, Clerk of Inferior Court Samuel Williford, Tax Receiver Britton Sanders Jr., Tax Collector James Ware Jr., Coroner William Hodge and Surveyor Edward Ware Jr.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 097-1.)

Location. 34° 7.488′ N, 83° 13.272′ W. Marker is in Danielsville, Georgia, in Madison County. Marker is at the intersection of General Daniels Avenue (U.S. 29) and Madison Street, in the median on General Daniels Avenue. Click for map. The marker is located on the north side of the Madison County Courthouse. Marker is in this post office area: Danielsville GA 30633, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Crawford Long Birthsite (a few steps from this marker); Crawford W Long M D (within shouting distance of this marker); Crawford W. Long (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bartram Trail (approx. 6 miles away); Lt. Col. Lemuel Penn and the Civil Rights Act (approx. 8.1 miles away); Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge (approx. 10.7 miles away); Howard's Covered Bridge (approx. 10.8 miles away); Watson Mill Bridge (approx. 10.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Danielsville.

By David Seibert, April 16, 2010

2. Madison County Marker

By David Seibert, April 16, 2010

3. Madison County Marker

By David Seibert, April 16, 2010

4. Madison County Marker

Madison County Courthouse Photo, Click for full size

By David Seibert, April 16, 2010

5. Madison County Courthouse

This is the third Madison County courthouse, all at the same location. This one, designed by J. W. Golucke, was completed in 1901 by Fred Wagner for a cost of $22,500.

By David Seibert, April 16, 2010

6. Madison County Courthouse

A marble statue of Dr. Crawford W. Long stands on the north side of the Madison County Courthouse.

Credits. This page originally submitted on April 17, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 485 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 17, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.