Madison in Morgan County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Morgan County
Photographed By David Seibert, August 4, 2010
1. Morgan County Marker
Inscription.
Morgan County was created by Act of Dec. 10, 1807 from Baldwin County. It was named for Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), a native of N.J. “Exactly fitted for the toils and pomp of war,” he served with distinction on Benedict Arnold’s expedition to Quebec in 1775-6, commanded the riflemen at Saratoga in 1777 and defeated Tarleton at Cowpens in 1781. After the War he served two terms in Congress. First county officers of Morgan County, commissioned January 14, 1808, were: Joseph White, Sheriff; John Nesbitt, Clk. Sup. Ct.; Isham S. Fannen, Clk. Inf. Ct.; Daniel Sessions, Surveyor; Miles Gibbs, Coroner.
Morgan County was created by Act of Dec. 10, 1807 from Baldwin County. It was named for Gen. Daniel Morgan (1736-1802), a native of N.J. “Exactly fitted for the toils and pomp of war,” he served with distinction on Benedict Arnold’s expedition to Quebec in 1775-6, commanded the riflemen at Saratoga in 1777 and defeated Tarleton at Cowpens in 1781. After the War he served two terms in Congress. First county officers of Morgan County, commissioned January 14, 1808, were: Joseph White, Sheriff; John Nesbitt, Clk. Sup. Ct.; Isham S. Fannen, Clk. Inf. Ct.; Daniel Sessions, Surveyor; Miles Gibbs, Coroner.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 104-6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 14, 1784.
Location. 33° 35.748′ N, 83° 27.99′ W. Marker is in Madison, Georgia, in Morgan County. Marker is at the intersection of Hancock Street and East Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Hancock Street. The marker stands just to the left of the main entrance of the Morgan County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison GA 30650, United States of America. Touch for directions.
This courthouse was built in 1905, replacing an earlier courthouse built in 1809. Hancock Street is to the left and East Jefferson to the right. The marker stands adjacent to the left-most column.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 961 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
