Lexington in Oglethorpe County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Oglethorpe County
Photographed By David Seibert, November 15, 2009
1. Oglethorpe County Marker
Inscription.
Oglethorpe County. . This County created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 19, 1793, is named for Gen. James E. Oglethorpe, founder of Georgia. Born in London, England, Dec. 22, 1696, Oglethorpe left England in Nov. 1732 with 116 settlers and arrived at Yamacraw in Jan. 1733, where he established the settlement which is now the city of Savannah. He later brought over 150 Scotch Highlanders and some German Protestants from Salzburg. He returned finally to England in 1743 and resigned his Georgia Charter to the British Government in 1752. Always a friend of America, he died July 1, 1785.
This County created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 19, 1793, is named for Gen. James E. Oglethorpe, founder of Georgia. Born in London, England, Dec. 22, 1696, Oglethorpe left England in Nov. 1732 with 116 settlers and arrived at Yamacraw in Jan. 1733, where he established the settlement which is now the city of Savannah. He later brought over 150 Scotch Highlanders & some German Protestants from Salzburg. He returned finally to England in 1743 and resigned his Georgia Charter to the British Government in 1752. Always a friend of America, he died July 1, 1785.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 109-4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1930.
Location. 33° 52.164′ N, 83° 6.672′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Georgia, in Oglethorpe County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 78) and Platt Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. The marker stands on the grounds of the Oglethorpe County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lexington GA 30648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
3. Oglethorpe County Marker and the Oglethorpe County Courthouse
The courthouse was built in 1887, for $30,000
Photographed By Brian Scott, October 4, 2015
4. Oglethorpe County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,029 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on December 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 2. submitted on October 21, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 31, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on October 21, 2014, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
