Alpharetta in Fulton County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Old Milton County

Photographed By David Seibert, September 27, 2008

1. Old Milton County Marker

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This was the Courthouse of Milton County at the time it was merged with Fulton County Jan. 1, 1932. When the County was created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 18, 1857, it was named for Homer V. Milton, General in the War of 1812, though some claim the name was for his ancestor John Milton, first Secretary of State of Georgia. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff James C. Mitchell; Clerk of Superior Court Joseph W. Johnston; Clerk of Inferior Court John L. Moore; Ordinary Oliver P. Skelton; Tax Receiver Barnabas B. Johnson; Tax Collector John K.C. Shirley; Treasurer John P. Reaves; Coroner H.W. Paris and Surveyor William Young.

Erected 1955 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 060-25A.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1867.

Location. 34° 4.513′ N, 84° 17.665′ W. Marker is in Alpharetta, Georgia

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, in Fulton County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (Georgia Route 9) and Jones Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. The marker is located at the Alphretta City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 South Main Steet, Alpharetta GA 30004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Alpharetta Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alpharetta Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Alpharetta Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); R.J. Webb Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver-Waters-McCollum Warehouses (within shouting distance of this marker); J.J. Webb and Sons Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Alpharetta Hotel Site (about 300 feet away); Manning Mercantile (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alpharetta.

More about this marker. The old Milton County Courthouse no longer stands.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,430 times since then and 43 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 7, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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