Sparta in Hancock County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Hancock County

Photographed By David Seibert, October 28, 2009

1. Hancock County Marker

Inscription. Hancock County, created by Act of Dec. 17, 1793, was named for John Hancock of Mass., President of Continental Congress and the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence. It has been the home of 4 Governors of Ga. -- William Rabun, Charles James McDonald, William Jonathan Northen, Nathaniel Edwin Harris. Among the first officers of Hancock County were: Thomas Lamar, Sheriff; William Pentecost, Clerk Inferior Court; Henry Graybill, Clerk Superior Court; Daniel Conner, Coroner; John Ragan, Surveyor; David Adams, Tax Collector; Samuel Goode and Richard Bonner, Tax Receivers.

Erected 1992 by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. (Marker Number 070-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1994.

Location. 33° 16.521′ N, 82° 58.563′ W. Marker is in Sparta, Georgia, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (Georgia Route 15/16) and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on Broad Street. The marker is at the northeast corner of the courthouse.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sparta GA 31087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Eagle Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierce Memorial Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sparta Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Old Dominion" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sparta (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rockby (approx. 2.4 miles away); Nathan S.S. Beman at Mt. Zion (approx. 5.9 miles away); Mt. Zion Church (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sparta.

Regarding Hancock County. Hancock County is one of Georgia's more historic counties; the county and Sparta, the county seat, contain a large collection of well documented antebellum houses.

Hancock County Marker at the front of the Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, October 28, 2009

2. Hancock County Marker at the front of the Courthouse

Hancock County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, October 28, 2009

3. Hancock County Courthouse

The cornerstone for the courthouse was laid on Washington's birthday in 1882. The courthouse, an outstanding example of Victorian style, was designed by architects Parkins & Bruce, and built by James Smith.

Photographed By David Seibert, October 28, 2009

4. Hancock County Courthouse

Entering Sparta from the north, the courthouse dominates the view.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.