Lexington in Oglethorpe County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oglethorpe County
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 109-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1930.
Location. 33° 52.164′ N, 83° 6.672′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Georgia, in Oglethorpe County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 78) and Platt Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. The marker stands on the grounds of the Oglethorpe County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington GA 30648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker . James T. Rayle Post No. 123 Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglethorpe County Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe (within shouting distance of this marker); Oglethorpe County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Gilmer’s Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Oglethorpe County Jail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Beth-Salem Presbyterian Church (about 800 feet away); The Birthplace of Columbia Theological Seminary (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,021 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on October 21, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on October 21, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.