Blairsville in Union County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Union County Courthouse
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
1. Old Union County Courthouse Marker
built in 1899
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
September 18, 1980
Erected 1980 by United States Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 34° 52.571′ N, 83° 57.512′ W. Marker is in Blairsville, Georgia, in Union County. It is at the intersection of Town Square and Young Harris Street, on the left when traveling west on Town Square. The marker is to the right of the main entrance on the north side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Town Sq, Blairsville GA 30512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Mountains. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 original Cherokee Nation, 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 walking distance of this marker: Original Clock & Bell Mechanism (within shouting distance of this marker); Union County Honor Roll World War I (within shouting distance of this marker); Union County Georgia War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Union County (within shouting distance of this marker); Greetings from Union County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct
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Regarding Old Union County Courthouse. At the time of the nomination forms were submitted, the Old Courthouse was in need of rehabilitation. The community was seeking a solution as to the building's future use. It now houses the Union County Historical Society.
Excerpt from the County Courthouses in Georgia Thematic Nomination Form:
The courthouse has been abandoned for full daily use as a courthouse but still houses some county and city functions. A newspaper article is enclosed to show plans for the building. The following quote is from a civil engineer with the Tennessee Valley Authority;
"The building has deteriorated more from an appearance standpoint than structural. While structural deficiencies do exist, they are repairable, and, depending on its future use, the repair costs need not be excessive. Properly repaired and cared for, this building is capable of useful function for years to come."
The owners have applied for a Heritage Conservationand Recreation Service Grant-In-Aid.Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 20252. Old Union County Courthouse Replica Clock Tower constructed in 2000
Excerpt from the Old Union County Courthouse Nomination Form:
This courthouse is built on a cross plan utilizing the round arch motif in interior and exterior. Originally there was a clock tower which has been removed giving the building a truncated look. Some of the decorative turrets are also missing. The main entrance has a projecting stoop covered with a Richardsonian stone-trimmed arch. The clock tower was an extension of this structure. Matching two story pavilions frame the entry. On the second story of the pavilions there are triple blind arcades separated by pilasters. A stone stringcourse encircles the building. The roof is hipped with intersecting gables.
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Also see . . .
1. County Courthouses in Georgia Thematic Nomination Form (pdf). Form prepared by Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr., Historian, Janice A. Hardy, associate. professor of art, Anne Harman project assistant, Georgia College, 1980. (Submitted on May 13, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
2. Old Union County Courthouse Nomination Form (pdf). (Submitted on May 13, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
3. Original clock and bell mechanism located at the SE corner of the building.
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
4. Full view of Old Union County Courthouse (North side)
Photographed by Mark Parker, May 10, 2025
5. Badge attached signifying the building's conversion to all electric
Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 13, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
