Griffin in Spalding County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Spalding County
Photographed By David Seibert, September 16, 2012
1. Spalding County Marker
Inscription.
Spalding County was created by Act of Dec. 20, 1851 from Fayette, Henry and Pike Counties. It was named for Thomas Spalding (1774-1851), native of Frederica. One of the earliest cotton and sugar cane planters in Georgia, he was a legislator, state senator, Congressman, and member of the Constitutional Convention of 1798. First officers of Spalding County, commissioned Feb. 5, 1852, were: Addison A. Wooten, Sheriff; Henry B. Holliday, Clk. Sup. Ct.; James S. Wood, Clk. Inf. Ct.; William L. Gordon, Ord.; Elisha P. Bolton, Tax Rec.; Pressley Burdett, Tax Col.; Hezekiah Wheeler, Coroner; William Ellis, Surveyor.
Spalding County was created by Act of Dec. 20, 1851 from Fayette, Henry and Pike Counties. It was named for Thomas Spalding (1774-1851), native of Frederica. One of the earliest cotton and sugar cane planters in Georgia, he was a legislator, state senator, Congressman, and member of the Constitutional Convention of 1798. First officers of Spalding County, commissioned Feb. 5, 1852, were: Addison A. Wooten, Sheriff; Henry B. Holliday, Clk. Sup. Ct.; James S. Wood, Clk. Inf. Ct.; William L. Gordon, Ord.; Elisha P. Bolton, Tax Rec.; Pressley Burdett, Tax Col.; Hezekiah Wheeler, Coroner; William Ellis, Surveyor.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 126-3.)
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 February 5, 1856.
Location. 33° 14.883′ N, 84° 15.738′ W. Marker is in Griffin, Georgia, in Spalding County. Marker is at the intersection of 6th Street and East Bank Street, on the right when traveling south on 6th Street. The marker stands at the rear of the Spalding County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Griffin GA 30223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Looking north on 6th Street toward East Solomon Street and the front of the courthouse.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 25, 2010
4. Spalding County Courthouse, built in 1985
The edge of the marker is barely visible at the left edge of the courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 568 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 19, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
