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

Valdosta City Hall

Historic Downtown Valdosta

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

1. Valdosta City Hall Marker

Inscription. Built 1908-1910
Formerly a United States Post Office and Federal
courthouse designed by U.S. Treasury Department
Architect J. Knox Taylor
Rehabilitated and restored by the City of Valdosta
Rededicated in 2010
216 East Central Avenue

Erected by The Central Valdosta Development Authority.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 30° 49.981′ N, 83° 16.649′ W. Marker is in Valdosta, Georgia, in Lowndes County. Marker is on East Central Avenue (U.S. 84/221) just west of North Lee Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right of the south entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 East Central Avenue, 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. Christian Science Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Lowndes County (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ashley Street Market (about 500 feet away); Register Bros. Building (about

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500 feet away); Millhous & Boothe Building (about 500 feet away); Spanish American War Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Primitive Baptist Church (about 500 feet away); Dosta Theater (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valdosta.

Regarding Valdosta City Hall. Contributing property, Valdosta Commercial Historic District, National Register of Historic Places #83000234 & #02001633.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Historic Downtown Valdosta

Also see . . .
1. Valdosta’s City Halls.

(Link includes photos of the original building during construction.) This Italian Renaissance Revival building originally was a United States Post Office and Courthouse from 1910 until 1968. This four-story building features stuccoed masonry, a limestone water-table, limestone columns, wrought-iron balconies, and a hipped terracotta barrel tile roof. The current post office on North Patterson Street was completed in 1969 to replace the 1910 facility. In 1970, the City of Valdosta purchased the building, and
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

2. Valdosta City Hall (south entrance)
(marker is mounted just to the right of the doorway)
restored it. Sadly, in August of 1987, a burglar set fire to the building. Luckily, Valdosta firefighters were able to save the landmark. It now houses City Council Chambers, as well as the offices of the Mayor, City Manager, City Clerks, and other local government staff. In 2010 the city of Valdosta commemorated the 100th anniversary of the current City Hall building with a re-dedication.

(Submitted on May 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Valdosta Commercial Historic District. (Submitted on May 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Valdosta City Hall (<i>south elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

3. Valdosta City Hall (south elevation)

(looking north from East Central Avenue)

Valdosta City Hall (<i>northeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

4. Valdosta City Hall (northeast elevation)

(looking southwest from North Lee Street at East Valley Street)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 11, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.