Moultrie in Colquitt County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Carnegie Library of Moultrie

Circa 1907

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, 0

1. Carnegie Library of Moultrie Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 31° 10.848′ N, 83° 47.343′ W. Marker is in Moultrie, Georgia, in Colquitt County. Marker is on North Main Street (Business U.S. 319) just south of 1st Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the right of the front/east entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39 North 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. Colquitt County (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Magnolia Tree (about 400 feet away); Totem Pole (about 500 feet away); Colquitt County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Colquitt County Confederate Monument

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

2. Carnegie Library of Moultrie Marker

(marker is on right side of front/east entrance)

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(about 600 feet away); Friedlander's Department Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Colquitt County Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colonial Dames of America Centennial Sundial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moultrie.

Regarding Carnegie Library of Moultrie. National Register of Historic Places #82002397. Also a contributing property in Moultrie Commercial Historic District, NRHP #94000543.

Also see . . .
1. Carnegie Library, Moultrie, Georgia.

Moultrie Carnegie Library is said to be the oldest free-standing building in Colquitt County. Property for the building was acquired by Moultrie in 1907, and the bids were received and construction was started later that year. The building was occupied on April 27, 1908 and remained as a public library until November 1, 1964 when it began being used for law offices.

(Submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Carnegie Library of Moultrie.

It is a two-story red brick building with some Georgian Revival elements. Its brick walls are load-bearing and laid in stretcher bond upon a
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

3. Carnegie Library of Moultrie (east elevation)
rusticated cut stone foundation. It has quoins made of the same rusticated granite stone. Its front entrance is flanked by pilasters. The 1994 nomination document for the district lists T.F. Lockwood as the architect.

(Submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

3. Moultrie Commercial Historic District. (Submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Carnegie Library of Moultrie (<i>north elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

4. Carnegie Library of Moultrie (north elevation)

Carnegie Library of Moultrie (<i>northeast elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 18, 2022

5. Carnegie Library of Moultrie (northeast elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 13, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.