Cleveland in White County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

White County

Photographed by David Seibert, July 4, 2008

1. White County Marker

Inscription. White County, created by Act of Dec. 22, 1857, was cut off from Habersham and Lumpkin Counties. Wm. H. Shelton, Repr. from Habersham at the session tried twice to have the county formed but failed. Repr. David T. White of Newton Co. backed the bill and it passed. In gratitude, Repr. Shelton had the county named for Repr. White. First county officers were: Isaac Bowen, Sheriff; Wm. L. Sumpter, Clk. Sup. Ct.; Wm. R. Kimsey, Clk. Inf. Ct.; Willis A. England, Cor.; Wm. Burke, Tax Rec.; Champion Ferguson, Tax Col.; Vincent F. Sears, Surveyor; Wilkes T. Leonard, Ord.; J. Cicero Bell, Treasurer.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 154-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1941.

Location. 34° 35.814′ N, 83° 45.8′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Georgia, in White County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 129) and West Kytle Street (Georgia Route 115), on the left when traveling north on

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Main Street. The marker is at the old White County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cleveland GA 30528, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cleveland (a few steps from this marker); Old White County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Mustering Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); White County's Gold (within shouting distance of this marker); Mossy Creek and Rock Springs Campgrounds (approx. 5.6 miles away); Discovery of Gold (approx. 5.8 miles

Old White County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, June 18, 2011

2. Old White County Courthouse

The Old White County Courthouse, built in 1860 and modeled after Independence Hall in Philadelphia, is now a museum. The marker stands on the grounds of the Old Courthouse.

away); Smithgall Woods is Helping to Bring Back America Chestnut Tree (approx. 6.6 miles away); Nacoochee Indian Mound (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 3, 2025

3. White County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,267 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on June 23, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 3. submitted on July 17, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.