Greenville in Meriwether County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Meriwether County

Photographed by David Seibert, August 25, 2009

1. Meriwether County Marker

Inscription. Meriwether County, “Second Home” of Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt and birthplace of three Ga. Governors -- Joseph M. Terrell, William Y. Atkinson and John M. Slaton -- was created by Act of Dec. 14, 1827 from Troup County. It was named for Gen. David Meriwether (1755-1823), Revolutionary soldier, legislator, Congressman. Representing the government in various negotiations with the Indians, he had unusual influence with their Chiefs. First officers of Meriwether County, commissioned Feb. 7, 1828, were: Joseph Weaver, Sheriff; Hugh W. Ector, Clk. Sup. Ct.; A.M. Weathers, Clk. Inf. Ct.; Joseph Crockett, Surveyor; John Edmonds, Coroner.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 099-3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 7, 1878.

Location. 33° 1.714′ N, 84° 42.765′ W. Marker is in Greenville, Georgia, in Meriwether County. It is at the intersection of Roosevelt Highway (U.S. 27) and Greenville Road/Woodbury Road (Georgia Route 109), in the median on Roosevelt Highway. The marker is

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located on the courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville GA 30222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont.

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 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Noted Indian Trail (here, next to this marker); Men of Meriwether Who Gave Their All (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Brigadier General David Meriwether (within shouting distance of this marker); Richmond D. Hill: Georgia’s First Black Mayor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Cemetery (approx. 7½ miles away); a different marker also named Noted Indian Trail (approx. 8.6 miles away); Mountville Community (approx. 9.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Trinity United Methodist Church (was approx. 8.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Meriwether County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 25, 2009

2. Meriwether County Courthouse

This courthouse was designed by J. W. Golucke and built in 1903, replacing the original which was completed in 1832. This courthouse burned in 1976, and an entirely new interior was built inside the standing walls.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,460 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.