McDonough in Henry County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Henry County

Photographed by David Seibert, August 1, 2009

1. Henry County Marker

Inscription. This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 & December 24, 1821, is named for Patrick Henry, Revolutionary patriot, orator and statesman, largely responsible for the Bill of Rights and known best for his words “Give me liberty or give me death.” At Sharon Church seven miles east of here, founded Feb. 28, 1824, occurred the split between the Primitive and Missionary Baptists in Georgia. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff James Fletcher, Clerk of Superior Court William Hardin, Clerk of Inferior Court John M. Forbes, Surveyor Wylie Ferrell and Coroner William Missor.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 075-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Patriots & Patriotism • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 33° 26.866′ N, 84° 8.811′ W. Marker is in McDonough, Georgia, in Henry County. It is on John Frank Ward Boulevard (Georgia Route 20) 0 miles west of Macon Street (U.S. 23), on the right when traveling west. The marker is in front of the new addition

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to the Henry County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McDonough GA 30253, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Henry County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Henry County Sons Lost in Vietnam (within shouting distance of this marker); "Flame of Freedom" (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonough Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brown House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Right Wing at McDonough (approx. 0.6 miles away); Camp Creek Train Wreck (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ola Schoolhouse (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McDonough.

Henry County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 1, 2009

2. Henry County Courthouse

The marker can be seen between the two trees to the left. The Henry County Courthouse was designed by the firm of Golucke and Stewart and built by Frank P. Heifner; it was completed in 1897.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,645 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.