McDonough in Henry County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Henry County Courthouse

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024

1. Henry County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. To commemorate the preservation of Henry County Courthouse, third such structure on this square, the first built in 1823, burned in 1823; the second built in 1831, replaced by present building in 1897 which was designed by architects Golucke and Stewart and restored in 1981 through efforts of local citizens spearheaded by Henry County landmarks founded by Mrs. Kit Welch and Mrs. Jo Childers.

Erected 1984 by Georgia State Society Daughters of the American Colonists.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.

Location. 33° 26.866′ N, 84° 8.799′ W. Marker is in McDonough, Georgia, in Henry County. It can be reached from the intersection of John Frank Ward Boulevard (Georgia Route 20/81) and Lawrenceville Street (U.S. 23), on the right when traveling west. Location is at the historic Henry County Courthouse, tucked under the archway to the left of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Courthouse SQ,

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McDonough GA 30253, 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 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 are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Henry County (a few steps from this marker); Henry County Sons Lost in Vietnam (within shouting distance of this marker); "Flame of Freedom" (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonough Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Brown House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Right Wing at McDonough (approx. 0.6 miles away); Camp Creek Train Wreck (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ola Schoolhouse (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McDonough.

Henry County Courthouse Marker under the archway indicated by the arrow image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024

2. Henry County Courthouse Marker under the archway indicated by the arrow

Full view Historic Henry County Courthouse. Marker is under the archway to the left of the entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024

3. Full view Historic Henry County Courthouse. Marker is under the archway to the left of the entrance

Henry County Courthouse cornerstones from 1896 & 1981 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, December 27, 2024

4. Henry County Courthouse cornerstones from 1896 & 1981

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 13, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.