Near Cuthbert in Randolph County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

First Seat of Government of Randolph County

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Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011

1. First Seat of Government of Randolph County Marker

Inscription. Near here on the old Fort Gaines Road, the first Monday in August 1829, at the home of Allen and Jeanette (Roby) Wamble, was held the first Inferior Court for Randolph County which, at that time, included Stewart, Webster and Randolph Counties. Lumpkin was soon made the County Seat of Randolph County and continued for Stewart County after it was formed in 1830.

On February 12, 1829, Gov. John Forsyth commissioned Allen Wamble, Jared Irwin, nephew of Gov. Jared Irwin, John Cowan, John R.M. Neel as Justices of the Inferior Court of Randolph County.

Erected 1957 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 128-16.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1829.

Location. 31° 55.301′ N, 84° 47.917′ W. Marker is near Cuthbert, Georgia, in Randolph County. Marker is on Martha Berry Highway (U.S. 27) 0.7 miles south of Julian Ward Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuthbert GA 39840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Benevolence Baptist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church / Green Grove Schoolhouse

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(approx. 7 miles away); Gen. Evans’ Birthplace (approx. 7.9 miles away); Westville Symposium / Academic Pioneers (approx. 8.2 miles away); Union United Methodist Church (approx. 8.8 miles away); John Wellborn Root Birthplace Site (approx. 8.9 miles away); Lumpkin and Stewart County (approx. 8.9 miles away); County Courthouse (approx. 8.9 miles away).

More about this marker. Marker was moved 3.3 miles west from its original location near Lumpkin in Stewart County (GPS 31.92896N, 84.74320W)

First Seat of Government of Randolph County Marker (new location) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James L.Whitman, August 13, 2023

2. First Seat of Government of Randolph County Marker (new location)

Photographed By James L.Whitman, August 13, 2023

3. First Seat of Government of Randolph County Marker (new location)

First Seat of Government of Randolph County Marker (original location) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011

4. First Seat of Government of Randolph County Marker (original location)

Photographed By David Seibert, August 13, 2011

5. First Seat of Government of Randolph County Marker (original location)

Looking south on Singer Pond Road, now named Fuller Earth Road

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 8, 2021

6. First Seat of Government of Randolph County Marker (original location)

Marker was moved 3.3 miles west of here.

Photographed By James L.Whitman, August 13, 2023

7. First Seat of Government of Randolph County Marker (new location)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on August 13, 2023, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. Photos: 1. submitted on September 1, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2023, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. 4. submitted on September 1, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on September 2, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 6. submitted on June 13, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 7. submitted on August 14, 2023, by James L.Whitman of Eufaula, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.