Folkston in Charlton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Charlton County
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 22, 2008
1. Charlton County Marker
Created by an Act of February 18, 1854 out of Camden County, Charlton County was named for Judge Robert M. Charlton of Savannah. Trader's Hill (Fort Alert), an important shipping point and head of navigation on St. Marys River, was the first County Site. In 1901, Folkston became the County Site after the Savannah, Florida & Western RR was in operation. The first County Officers, elected in April, 1854, were: Daniel R. Dedge, Sheriff; J.H. Oliver, Clerk of both Courts; Francis M. Smith, Ordinary; John E. Gibson, Tax Receiver; J.H. Bessant, Surveyor; James S. Bennett, Coroner; Louis N.G. Strickland, soon replaced by H. Roddenberry, Tax Collector.Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 024-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1854.
Location. 30° 49.908′ N, 82° 0.312′ W. Marker is in Folkston, Georgia, in Charlton County. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Henry Roddenberry (a few steps from this marker); Central Dixie Highway (a few steps from this marker); Center Village or Centerville (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Okefenokee Swamp (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sardis Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Trader's Hill (Fort Alert) (approx. 3 miles away); Oldest Industry in Charlton (approx. 3 miles away); First Masonic Lodge in Charlton County (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Folkston.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 22, 2008
2. Charlton County Marker and Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,423 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
