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

Inscription. 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, in Fulton County. It 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

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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.

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 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.

Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, Oct 2023

2. Old Milton County Marker

The city hall building has been torn down and a replica of the Old Milton County Courthouse constructed in it's place at the corner of South Main and Academy Street. The marker is on the corner.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,706 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 7, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on October 12, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.