Douglasville in Douglas County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Douglas County Museum of History & Art
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Photographed by Mark Hilton, November 15, 2024
1. Douglas County Museum of History & Art Marker
Opened in 1958, the Douglas County. Courthouse is one of the few remaining structures in the International Style of architecture. Since time, it has become the museum of history and art.
Erected 2021 by Douglas County Travel & Tourism, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 33° 45.01′ N, 84° 45.055′ W. Marker is in Douglasville, Georgia, in Douglas County. It is on Veterans Memorial Highway (U.S. 78) west of Courthouse Square West, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12431 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Douglasville GA 30134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont and in Metro Atlanta. 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Douglas County Museum of History & Art (here, next to this marker); Vansant Brothers (a few steps from this marker); Douglas County (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Douglas County Sentinel Office (about 500 feet away); O'Neal Plaza (about 700 feet away); Dresden Plate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Simpson & Daughters Mortuary (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Douglasville.
Regarding Douglas County Museum of History & Art. When the new courthouse was opened in 1998, the old courthouse was declared "surplus" and slated for sale and disposal. The Douglas County Tourism and History Commission persuaded the Board of Commissioners to save the building because of its unique architectural style and it is listed on the National
Photographed by Mark Hilton, November 15, 2024
2. Douglas County Museum of History & Art Marker
Museum is in background.
Also see . . .
1. Douglas County Courthouse/Douglas County Museum of History and Art. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on January 21, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Douglas County Museum of History & Art. Website homepage (Submitted on November 19, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Mark Hilton, November 15, 2024
3. Douglas County Museum of History & Art
Former Douglas County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
