Near Tignall in Wilkes County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
First Court North of Augusta
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
1. First Court North of Augusta Marker
Near here, in the home of Jacob McLendon, the first Court held north of Augusta convened August 25, 1779, by order of the Executive Council of Georgia. Absalom Bedell, Benjamin Catchings, William Downs were justices; Henry Monadue, Clerk; Joseph Scott-Riden, Sheriff. John Dooly was attorney for the State. Grand jurors were: Stephen Heard, Barnard Heard, George Walton, Daniel Burnett, Thomas Carter, Richard Aycock, Robert Day, John Gorham, Dionysius Oliver, Holman Freeman, Sen. Daniel Coleman, Thomas Stroud, Micajah Williamson, James McLean, Jacob Herington, William Bailey, John Glass, Charles Bedingfield.Erected 1958 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 157-17.)
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 year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 33° 50.167′ N, 82° 41.25′ W. Marker is near Tignall, Georgia, in Wilkes County. Marker is at the intersection of Danburg Road (Georgia Route 44) and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fishing Creek Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Heard's Fort (approx. one mile away); The Village of Danburg (approx. 3 miles away); Independence United Methodist Church (approx. 4 miles away); Walnut Hill Academy (approx. 5.1 miles away); The Rev. John Springer (approx. 5.1 miles away); Chenault (approx. 7 miles away); First Presbyterian Ordination in Georgia (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tignall.
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 19, 2014
2. First Court North of Augusta Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, November 14, 2009
3. First Court North of Augusta Marker
Looking north, Danburg Road is on the right; Sandtown Road in the foreground
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 19, 2014
4. First Court North of Augusta Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 909 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on January 31, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 18, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on January 31, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
