Valdosta in Lowndes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

United States Bicentennial — Lowndes County Sesquicentennial

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

1. United States Bicentennial — Lowndes County Sesquicentennial Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Time Capsule
Valdosta — Lowndes County
Bicentennial — Sesquicentennial
Buried July 8, 1976
to be opened
July 4, 2026

Erected 1976.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration, and the Time Capsules series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 30° 49.945′ N, 83° 16.771′ W. Marker is in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. Marker is on North Patterson Street (Business U.S. 41) just south of East Valley Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on the west side of the Lowndes County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valdosta GA 31601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Flame of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowndes County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish American War Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

2. United States Bicentennial — Lowndes County Sesquicentennial Marker

(Lowndes County Courthouse west entrance in background)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lowndes County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dosta Theater (about 400 feet away); Ashley Street Market (about 400 feet away); Register Bros. Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdosta.

Also see . . .
1. Lowndes County Courthouse.

Several monuments are located around the courthouse including a time capsule from July 8, 1976, in celebration of the United States Bicentennial and Lowndes County Sesquicentennial, to be opened July 4, 2026.

(Submitted on May 10, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Lowndes County, Georgia.

Lowndes County was established by an act passed by the Georgia legislature on December 23, 1825.

(Submitted on May 10, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.