Dawsonville in Dawson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dawson County
Photographed By David Seibert, July 24, 2010
1. Dawson County Marker
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 3, 1857, is named for William C. Dawson who died in 1856, having served in Congress from Dec. 1836 to Nov. 1842, and in the U.S. Senate from 1849 to 1855. He also commanded a brigade in the Creek Indian War of 1836. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff Samuel R. Fendley, Ordinary Henry K. Mikel, Clerk of Superior Court Daniel P. Monroe, Clerk of Inferior Court John Matthews, Tax Receiver David H. Logan, Tax Collector John Bruce, Treasurer James B. Gordon, Surveyor Andrew I. Glenn and Coroner John W. Beck.Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 042-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1842.
Location. 34° 25.274′ N, 84° 7.129′ W. Marker is in Dawsonville, Georgia, in Dawson County. Marker is at the intersection of Dahlonega Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Georgians in the Union Army (a few steps from this marker); Dawson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Dawson County Jail (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Auraria (approx. 6.6 miles away); The Station (approx. 7.3 miles away); Calhoun Gold Mine (approx. 9˝ miles away); Old Federal Road (approx. 10.4 miles away); Mt. Hope Cemetery (approx. 10.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dawsonville.
Also see . . . Dawson County. (Submitted on July 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.)
Photographed By David Seibert, July 24, 2010
2. Dawson County Marker
Looking west from Dahlonega Street, with the Courthouse is in the background.
Photographed By David Seibert, July 24, 2010
3. Old Dawson County Courthouse
The north face of the original courthouse, which was completed in 1858. A new Dawson County Courthouse was built in 1978, and the old courthouse has been restored.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 981 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
