Moultrie in Colquitt County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Colquitt County Courthouse
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1. Colquitt County Courthouse Marker
The Colquitt County Courthouse was constructed in 1902 and has stood for almost 100 years as both a landmark and the point of pride for the citizens of Colquitt County. The Courthouse was renovated in 1956-1957 and a third floor was added to the original two story structure. In 1994, the citizens of Colquitt County voted a one cent sales tax on themselves to restore the courthouse. Construction began July 1, 1998 and was completed in March, 2001.
Board of Commissioners
1995-1998
Franklin Sutton, Chairman
Luke P. Strong, Jr., Commissioner
Mickey Neal Key, Commissioner
Randy Bannister, Commissioner
Billy Herndon, Commissioner
Jerry W. Green, Commissioner
Merle C. Hall, Commissioner
1999-2001
Maxwell G. Hancock, Chairman
Luke P. Strong, Jr., Commissioner
Mickey Neal Key, Commissioner
Randy Bannister, Commissioner
Billy Herndon, Commissioner
Ray Saunders, Commissioner
Merle C. Hall, Commissioner
Ray Norman, Commissioner-2001
F. Marion Hay, County Administrator
A special thanks to the following who contributed to the success of the project.
William C. McCalley, County Attorney
Deborah Cox, County Clerk
Terry McMullen, Technical & Maintenance Supervisor
Charles Weathers, Road & Bridge
this page online
Leland Dampier, County Prison Warden
Jayshon C. Franks, Project Superintendent, Hedges Construction Company
Camila C. McLean, Architect
David J. Hill, Architect
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 31° 10.759′ N, 83° 47.296′ W. Marker is in Moultrie, Georgia, in Colquitt County. Marker can be reached from 1st Avenue Southeast (Georgia Route 37) just east of South Main Street (Business U.S. 319), on the left when traveling east. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the left of the south entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 South Main Street, Moultrie GA 31768, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Totem Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); Colquitt County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Colquitt County (within shouting distance of this marker); Friedlander's Department Store (about 300 feet away, measured in
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022
2. Colquitt County Courthouse Marker
Regarding Colquitt County Courthouse. National Register of Historic Places #80001003. Also a contributing property in Moultrie Commercial Historic District, NRHP #94000543.
Also see . . .
1. Colquitt County Courthouse.
In the center of downtown Moultrie is the famed Colquitt County Courthouse, built in 1902. Once voted the prettiest courthouse in Georgia, the building has recently been restored to its original splendor. Preceded by a log building and then a two-story frame building, the present courthouse was rededicated in March 2001.(Submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Colquitt County.
The courthouse in Moultrie is the county’s fourth. The second burned in 1881 and was replaced with a two-story wooden structure. The current courthouse was built of marble in 1902, and over the years it was remodeled, restored, and expanded. In 1980 it was added to the(Submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)National Register of Historic Places.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 20223. Colquitt County Courthouse 1956-1957 Renovation Marker(mounted on right side of south entrance)
Colquitt County Court House
Rebuilt 1956-1957
County Board of Commissioners
W.A. Blasingame, Chairman
Dewey Baker • L.L. Brookerd • Coy Crosby
Jack P. Irwin • Roy C. Murphy • Harris Perry
Barber Contracting Co.
General Contractors
Wilhoit & Smith and C.C. Huber
Associated Architects
3. Colquitt County Courthouse. (Submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
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4. Colquitt County Courthouse Centennial Marker
Colquitt County
Courthouse
1902-2002
Celebrating
100 Years
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5. Colquitt County Courthouse Cornerstone
Court House Built 1902.
County Commissioners
W.B. Dukes
—Chairman
M.M. Blanton • W.T. Suber • J.S. Harrell • M.D. Norman
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6. Works Progress Administration Marker
Improved by
Works Projects
Administration
1940
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7. Colquitt County Courthouse (southeast elevation)
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8. Colquitt County Courthouse (southwest elevation)
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9. Colquitt County Courthouse (northeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 12, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 7, 8, 9. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
