Hinesville in Liberty County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Charlton Hines House
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
1. Charlton Hines House Marker
One of the first houses built in Hinesville after the town was established and became the county seat of Liberty County in 1837 was that of Charlton Hines, a state senator and for whom the town was named. This house, considerably altered, was built in 1837 on town lot number 33, which faced the Court House. Hines paid sixty-one dollars for this lot.
After Hines' death the house was occupied by his son and was later used as the Hines Hotel. In 1941 the house was moved from its location on Main (originally Market) Street to its present location and converted into apartments. Later it was completely remodeled and used as offices.
The house originally was much larger than it now is and had a piazza across the front. Only the central part of the original house is still standing. An interesting feature of the 1837 interior was a ceiling medallion in the parlor.
Erected 1998 by The Liberty County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 31° 50.871′ N, 81° 35.809′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles. 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 New Spain, 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: Fort Morris Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradwell Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty County (about 400 feet away); Liberty County Confederate Monument (about 400 feet away); Hinesville Methodist Church
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
2. Charlton Hines House Marker
Looking west along Court Street toward the Courthouse.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
3. Charlton Hines House
View of house from Court Street.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
4. Charlton Hines House
View of the west side of the house from its parking lot. House is now home of business offices.
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, February 18, 2011
5. Charlton Hines grave site
Located in the Midway Cemetery, Midway, GA. He is buried adjacent to General Daniel Stewart, for whom Fort Stewart in Hinesville is named.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 2,103 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 12, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
