Hamilton in Harris County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Harris County

Photographed by David Seibert, August 24, 2009

1. Harris County Marker

Inscription. This county, created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 14 & 24, 1827, is named for Charles Harris, eminent Savannah jurist. Born in England and educated in France, he served Savannah as Alderman or Mayor for 20 years, refusing higher offices. The first Court House was built in 1831 and the present one in 1908. First election was held in Feb. 1828. First county officers were: Sheriff Lewis Wynn, Superior Court Clerk Clark Blandford, Inferior Court Clerk Josiah W. Batchelder, Surveyor Absalom Beddell, Coroner F.A.B. Wheeler, Tax Receiver Burrell Blackmon, Tax Collector John D. Johnson.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 072-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1828.

Location. 32° 45.533′ N, 84° 52.494′ W. Marker is in Hamilton, Georgia, in Harris County. It is at the intersection of North College Street (U.S. 27) and Barnes Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on North College Street. The marker is in front of the Harris County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hamilton GA 31811, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Piedmont

and in Greater Columbus.

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

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5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: U.S.S. Harris County (here, next to this marker); B. F. White (within shouting distance of this marker); Columbus Baptist Association (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Friendship Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carver High School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hamilton Female College (approx. 0.4 miles away); Valley of Hope (approx. 3.7 miles away); Pine Mountain Valley Resettlement Project (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hamilton.

Harris County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 24, 2009

2. Harris County Courthouse

The courthouse was built in 1908 by the Mutual Construction Company for $35,000.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 24, 2009

3. Harris County Courthouse

Two markers stand in front of the courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,356 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.