Jacksonville in Telfair County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Courthouse Location
This house built 1860 for a court house replaced the log building built for that purpose 1812 which was the first court house erected in Telfair County. The road to the right of this building is the Old River Road.
Erected 1921 by Oconee Chapter Daughters American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 31° 48.742′ N, 82° 58.758′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Georgia, in Telfair County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 319/441 and Georgia Route 117, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 319/441. The house mentioned is no longer standing. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jacksonville GA 31544, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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. At least 3 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Jacksonville (a few steps from this marker); World Record Bass (approx. 6.4 miles away); Cullen Boney Descendants (approx. 6.8 miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Coffee Road (was approx. 3.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.

