Hamilton in Harris County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Harris County
Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009
1. Harris County Marker
Inscription.
Harris County. . This county, created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 14 and 24, 1827, is named for Charles Harris, eminent Savannah jurist. Born in England and educated in France, he served Savannah as Alderman or Mayor for 20 years, refusing higher offices. The first Court House was built in 1831 and the present one in 1908. First election was held in Feb. 1828. First county officers were: Sheriff Lewis Wynn, Superior Court Clerk Clark Blandford, Inferior Court Clerk Josiah W. Batchelder, Surveyor Absalom Beddell, Coroner F.A.B. Wheeler, Tax Receiver Burrell Blackmon, Tax Collector John D. Johnson.
This county, created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 14 & 24, 1827, is named for Charles Harris, eminent Savannah jurist. Born in England and educated in France, he served Savannah as Alderman or Mayor for 20 years, refusing higher offices. The first Court House was built in 1831 and the present one in 1908. First election was held in Feb. 1828. First county officers were: Sheriff Lewis Wynn, Superior Court Clerk Clark Blandford, Inferior Court Clerk Josiah W. Batchelder, Surveyor Absalom Beddell, Coroner F.A.B. Wheeler, Tax Receiver Burrell Blackmon, Tax Collector John D. Johnson.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 072-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1828.
Location. 32° 45.533′ N, 84° 52.494′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Georgia, in Harris County. Marker is at the intersection of North College Street (U.S. 27) and Barnes Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on North College Street. The marker is in front of the Harris County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton GA 31811, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker
The courthouse was built in 1908 by the Mutual Construction Company for $35,000.
Photographed By David Seibert, August 24, 2009
3. Harris County Courthouse
Two markers stand in front of the courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,100 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
