Bainbridge in Decatur County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Decatur County

Photographed by Michael Dover, September 6, 2010

1. Decatur County Marker

Inscription. Decatur County was created by Act of Dec. 8, 1823 from Early County. Sessions were cut off later to form part of Seminole and Grady Counties. It was named for Stephen Decatur (1779-1820), naval officer who served with great gallantry at Tripoli and in the War of 1812. In 1815, he commanded the expedition against the Dey of Algiers, forcing the Dey to renounce claims to tribute from the U.S. First County Officers, commissioned May 5, 1824 were: John H. Gray, Sheriff; Jacob Harrell, Coroner; R. B. Douglass, Surveyor; Daniel O'Neel, Clerk Superior Court. Daniel O'Neel was commissioned Clerk of Inferior Court, also, on June 11, 1824

Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 043-4.)

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 May 5, 1864.

Location. 30° 54.396′ N, 84° 34.596′ W. Marker is in Bainbridge, Georgia, in Decatur County. It is at the intersection of Water St and West Street, on the right when traveling south on Water St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bainbridge GA 39817, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Civil War Cannon (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Decatur County War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Marvin Griffin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bainbridge Volunteers (within shouting distance of this marker); Winecoff Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); De Soto Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); El Camino Real (about 300 feet away); In Memory of Revolutionary Soldiers (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bainbridge.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 16, 2012

2. Decatur County Marker

Decatur County Marker and Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, May 16, 2012

3. Decatur County Marker and Courthouse

The marker can just be seen directly behind the light pole in front of the courthouse.

Photographed by Michael Dover, September 6, 2010

4. Decatur County Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2011, by Michael Dover of Ellerslie, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,091 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 2, 2011, by Michael Dover of Ellerslie, Georgia. 2, 3. submitted on May 25, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on January 2, 2011, by Michael Dover of Ellerslie, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.