Douglasville in Douglas County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Douglas County

Photographed by David Seibert, April 29, 2010

1. Douglas County Marker

Inscription. This county, created by Act of the Legislature October 17, 1870, is named for Stephen A. Douglas, the “Little Giant,” a Vermonter who was Congressman from Illinois 1843 to ‘47, Senator from ‘47 to ‘61, and Democratic candidate for President in 1860 on the ticket with Gov. Herschel V. Johnson, of Georgia, for Vice President. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff T.H. Sellman, Clerk of Superior Court A.L. Gorman, Ordinary Wm. Hindman, Tax Receiver Jno. M. James, Tax Collector M.D. Watkins, Treasurer C.P. Bower, Coroner S.W. Biggers and Surveyor John M. Hughey.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 048-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1870.

Location. 33° 45.018′ N, 84° 45.036′ W. Marker is in Douglasville, Georgia, in Douglas County. It is on West Broad Street (U.S. 78) 0 miles west of Bowden Street, on the right when traveling

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east. The marker stands in front of The Old Douglas County Courthouse Museum, formerly the Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6754 West Broad Street, Douglasville GA 30134, 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 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Douglas County Museum of History & Art (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Douglas County Museum of History & Art (within shouting distance of this marker); Vansant Brothers (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas County Sentinel Office

Photographed by David Seibert, April 29, 2010

2. Douglas County Marker

The Old Douglas County Courthouse Museum is in the background.

(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); O'Neal Plaza (about 600 feet away); Dresden Plate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Simpson & Daughters Mortuary (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Douglasville.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 29, 2010

3. Douglas County Marker

Looking east on W. Broad Street, US 78, in Douglasville

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.