Albany in Dougherty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dougherty County
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
1. Dougherty County Marker
Inscription.
Dougherty County. . This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 15, 1853, is named for Charles Dougherty of Athens, noted ante-bellum lawyer and jurist and strong advocate of states rights. In the Creek War in 1836 the Indians were driven out at the Battle of Chickasawhachee Swamp. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff John H. Phillips, Ordinary William E. Smith, Clerk of Superior Court Samuel D. Irvin, Clerk of Inferior Court Thos. J. Johnston, Tax Receiver Bennett Adams, Tax Collector Redding O. Rutland, Coroner Sherrod Hook and Surveyor Thos. G. Westfall.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 15, 1853, is named for Charles Dougherty of Athens, noted ante-bellum lawyer and jurist and strong advocate of states rights. In the Creek War in 1836 the Indians were driven out at the Battle of Chickasawhachee Swamp. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff John H. Phillips, Ordinary William E. Smith, Clerk of Superior Court Samuel D. Irvin, Clerk of Inferior Court Thos. J. Johnston, Tax Receiver Bennett Adams, Tax Collector Redding O. Rutland, Coroner Sherrod Hook and Surveyor Thos. G. Westfall.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 047-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 1864.
Location. 31° 34.718′ N, 84° 9.135′ W. Marker is in Albany, Georgia, in Dougherty County. Marker is at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Champion Lane, on the right when traveling west on Pine Avenue. The marker stands in front of the Albany-Doughtery County Judicial Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 225 Pine Avenue, Albany GA 31701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Colonel Nelson Tift (here, next to this marker);
The marker stands next to one for Colonel Nelson Tift, the founder of Albany.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
3. Dougherty County Marker
The marker (on the right) with the Albany-Dougherty Justice Building (Courthouse) in the background.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 23, 2011
4. Albany-Dougherty County Justice Building
This courthouse -- the "Justice Center" -- is Dougherty County's third. It was built in 1968, replacing the 1904 courthouse which burned in 1966. The first courthouse was built in 1856.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 778 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 10, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.