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

Randolph County

Photographed by David Seibert, August 15, 2011

1. Randolph County Marker

Inscription. Randolph County was created by Act of Dec. 20, 1828 from Lee County. Originally Randolph County included all of what is now Stewart and Quitman and part of Terrell and Clay Counties. It was named for “John Randolph of Roanoke” (1773-1833), Virginia statesman, for many years a member of the House of Representatives and Senate. He actively opposed the War of 1812 and the Missouri Compromise. First officers of this County, commissioned Jan. 12, 1830, were: Michael H. Hinch, Sheriff; Thomas R. Mangham, Clerk Superior Court; John M. Dennis, Clerk Inferior Court; Arnold E. Bloodworth, Surveyor; Joseph Day, Coroner.

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 120-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1830.

Location. 31° 46.36′ N, 84° 47.353′ W. Marker is in Cuthbert, Georgia, in Randolph County. It is at the intersection of Court Street (Business U.S. 27) and Pine Street, on the left when traveling north on Court Street. The marker stands near the old Randolph County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuthbert GA 39840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: 1929 American LaFrance Fire Truck (here, next to this marker); The Second Creek War in Randolph County (within shouting distance of this marker); The City of Cuthbert and Early Randolph County (within shouting distance of this marker); Rolling Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Davis Patterson, M.D. / Patterson Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Carnegie Library (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First Randolph County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); Randolph County Confederate Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuthbert.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 15, 2011

2. Randolph County Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, August 15, 2011

3. Randolph County Marker

Looking north on Court Street at the old Randolph County Courthouse.

Photographed by David Seibert, 15

4. Randolph County Marker

The marker and the old Randolph County Courthouse.

John Randolph image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Allen C. Browne, December 26, 2015

5. John Randolph

This 1804/1805 portrait by Gilbert Stuart of 32 year-old John Randolph, then chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, hangs in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.

Randolph County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, August 15, 2011

6. Randolph County Courthouse

The old Randolph County Courthouse was built in 1886, at a cost of $19,500. It is currently being restored.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on December 27, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 6. submitted on October 22, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.