Buena Vista in Marion County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
New Courthouse - 1850
Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2010
1. New Courthouse - 1850 Marker
Built in 1850 of locally made brick, this is one of two courthouses standing in Marion County. The other built in 1848 is at Tazewell. The first courthouse was at Horry. When the county seat was moved here the town was called Pea Ridge. Wishing a new name the citizens chose Taylor, for Gen. Zach Taylor, but found there was already a Taylor, Ga. Then came news of a Mexican War victory at Buena Vista and this name was chosen. Pea Ridge was one mile from the ancient Indian village of King’s Town on the Uchee Trail used by Indians to carry trading goods 300 miles from Alabama to Savannah.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 098-3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 32° 19.11′ N, 84° 31.082′ W. Marker is in Buena Vista, Georgia, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of Broad Street (Georgia Route 41) and 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Broad Street. The marker is located in front of the Marion County Courthouse.
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Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Private First Class Luther H. Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Courthouse – 1848 (approx. 6.2 miles away); Church Hill (approx. 10.9 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 11 miles away); Old Federal Road (approx. 11.1 miles away); Fort Perry (approx. 11.1 miles away); Providence Chapel (approx. 15.7 miles away).
Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2010
2. New Courthouse - 1850 Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2010
3. Marion County Courthouse
National Register of Historic Places thematic nomination for the courthouse
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Photographed By Michael Dover, January 1, 2005
4. New Courthouse - 1850 Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on January 2, 2011, by Michael Dover of Ellerslie, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
