Monroe in Walton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Walton County
Photographed By David Seibert, June 20, 2009
1. Walton County Marker
This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 15 & 19, 1818, is named for George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton, born in Va. in 1749 came to Savannah when 20 to study law. Elected Secretary of the first Provincial Congress of Ga. in 75 he was also President of the Council of Safety. He served in the Continental Congress from Jan. 76 till Oct. 81. As a Col. of militia he was wounded and captured at the Battle of Savannah. He was Governor in 79 & 80, and again in 89 & 90; U.S. Senator in 95 & 96. He died Feb. 2, 1804.Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 147-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 2, 1804.
Location. 33° 47.682′ N, 83° 42.774′ W. Marker is in Monroe, Georgia, in Walton County. Marker is on East Spring Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walton County Civil War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Walton County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of All American Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Downtown Pocket Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Jack's Creek (about 400 feet away); Walton County Persian Gulf Monument (about 400 feet away); James Monroe (about 500 feet away); Seven Governors Have Lived In Walton County (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monroe.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 20, 2009
2. Walton County Marker
The Walton County Courthouse is in the background.
Photographed By David Seibert, June 20, 2009
3. Walton County Courthouse
The Courthouse, designed by the firm of Bruce & Morgan, was built in 1883. It was the third Courhouse in Walton County. It is built of brick masonry with limestone decoration.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
