Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lowndes County
Lowndes County has had three county seats: Franklinville, Lowndesville (later changed to Troupville) and Valdosta.
Erected 1978 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 092-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1866.
Location. 30° 49.95′ N, 83° 16.717′ W. Marker is in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. Marker is at the intersection of North Ashley Street (U.S. 41) and West Central Avenue (U.S. 84), on the left when traveling north on North Ashley Street. Ashley Street and Central Avenue are both one-way streets (north
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish American War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ashley Street Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Register Bros. Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Dosta Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowndes County Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); United States Bicentennial — Lowndes County Sesquicentennial (about 300 feet away); Millhous & Boothe Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdosta.
More about this marker. The marker stands on the lawn of the Lowndes County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 826 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.