Lincolnton in Lincoln County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lincoln County
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 4, 2011
1. Lincoln County Marker
Lincoln County was created by Act of Feb. 20, 1796 from Wilkes County. It was named for Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810) of Hingham, Mass., who held the Chief Command of the Southern Department in the Continental Army. In 1781 he became Secty. of War. In 1789 he was appointed Collector of the Port of Boston. First County Officers, commissioned Sept. 15, 1796, were: James Hughes, Sheriff; Wm. Dowsing, Clerk Inf. Court; Abner Tatom, Clerk Sup. Court; Britain Lockhart, Coroner; Joel Lockhart, Surveyor; John Middleton, Reg. of Probate. In 1798 John Seale became Tax Col. and Edward Smith, Tax Rec.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 090-2.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1888.
Location. 33° 47.685′ N, 82° 28.548′ W. Marker is in Lincolnton, Georgia, in Lincoln County. Marker is at the intersection of Humphrey Street and Perry Man Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Humphrey Street. Located at the Courthouse in Lincolnton. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Humphrey Street, Lincolnton GA 30817, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker
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Also see . . .
1. Benjamin Lincoln. Benjamin Lincoln (January 24, 1733 – May 9, 1810) was an American army officer. (Submitted on July 18, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Lincoln County, Georgia. Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia, with the Savannah River forming its northeastern border. (Submitted on July 18, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Lincoln County, Georgia. We invite you to take a tour of our site and learn about the various facets and services of Lincoln County Government. (Submitted on July 18, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 30, 2012
2. Lincoln County Marker
South Side
South Side
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 2011
3. Lincoln County Marker and court house, seen along Humphrey Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 4, 2011
4. Lincoln County War Memorial at the Courthouse
World War I, World War II, Vietnam War, and Iraq War
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5. Bicentennial Lincoln County
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6. Lincoln County Confederate Soldiers Memorial
Photographed By Charles Willson Peale, 1784
7. Benjamin Lincoln
1733-1810
1733-1810
2nd Lt. Gov. of Mass 1788-1789
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 30, 2012
8. Lincoln County Courthouse (1915)
Initially, Lincoln County court sessions were held in the house of Joseph [Josiah] Stovall. After Lincolnton was designated county seat in 1800, a stone courthouse was built. On March 2, 1874, the legislature approved the county borrowing $12,000 for construction of a new courthouse. That year, a new two-story courthouse was constructed. This building served until 1915, when the present courthouse was completed.
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 30, 2012
9. Lincoln County Courthouse
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 30, 2012
10. Lincoln County Courthouse
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 30, 2012
11. Lincoln County Courthouse
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 30, 2012
12. Lincoln County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 744 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 7, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on July 18, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 7, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on July 18, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
