Nashville in Berrien County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Berrien County
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
1. Berrien County Marker
Inscription.
Berrien County, created by Act of Feb. 25, 1856, was named for John MacPherson Berrien, “the American Cicero,” who was born Aug. 23, 1781 and died Jan. 1, 1856. He was Judge of the Eastern Circuit, U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General. The county seat, Nashville, was named for Gen. Francis Nash of N.C., distinguished soldier of the Revolution. First county officers, commissioned April 21, 1856, were: Sher., John Studstill; Clk. of Courts, Richard A. Peeples; Tax Rec., John A. Money; Tax Col., John M. Futch; Cor., James Dobson; Sur., Seaborn J. Bradford; Ord., John Lindsey.
Berrien County, created by Act of Feb. 25, 1856, was named for John MacPherson Berrien, “the American Cicero,” who was born Aug. 23, 1781 and died Jan. 1, 1856. He was Judge of the Eastern Circuit, U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General. The county seat, Nashville, was named for Gen. Francis Nash of N.C., distinguished soldier of the Revolution. First county officers, commissioned April 21, 1856, were: Sher., John Studstill; Clk. of Courts, Richard A. Peeples; Tax Rec., John A. Money; Tax Col., John M. Futch; Cor., James Dobson; Sur., Seaborn J. Bradford; Ord., John Lindsey.
Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 010-3.)
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 April 21, 1701.
Location. 31° 12.4′ N, 83° 15′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Georgia, in Berrien County. Marker is at the intersection of South Davis Street (U.S. 129) and East Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Davis Street. The marker stands in front of the Berrien County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nashville GA 31639, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this
The Berrien County Courthouse was built in 1898 at a cost of $17,000.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 836 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
