Carnesville in Franklin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Franklin County

Photographed by David Seibert, January 12, 2010

1. Franklin County Marker

Inscription. This County, created by Act of the Legislature Feb. 25, 1784, is named for Benjamin Franklin, Revolutionary patriot and statesman. It was formed from lands obtained from the Indians by the Treaty of Augusta, 1783. Capt. James Terrell of the Revolution was an early settler. Volunteers from Franklin Co. under Capt. Morris distinguished themselves at the Battle of Pea River Swamp, Mar. 25, 1837, in the Creek Indian War. The present County Site was established by Act of Nov. 29, 1806, at Carnesville named for Thomas B. Carnes, member of the Third Congress, 1793 - ‘97.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 059-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1839.

Location. 34° 22.188′ N, 83° 14.111′ W. Marker is in Carnesville, Georgia, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Lavonia Road (Georgia Route 59) and Hull Avenue ( Route 145), on the right when traveling east on Lavonia Road. The marker stands on the Franklin County Courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Carnesville GA 30521, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Franklin County Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Franklin County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Carroll's Methodist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Old Federal Road Historic District (approx. 4.4 miles away); a different marker also named Carroll’s Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Red Hill School (approx. 4.7 miles away); Double Branches Baptist Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Poplar Springs Methodist Camp Ground (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carnesville.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 12, 2010

2. Franklin County Marker

Franklin County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, January 12, 2010

3. Franklin County Courthouse

This courthouse was built in 1906, replacing an earlier 1826 courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,584 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.