Fayetteville in Fayette County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fayette County

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

1. Fayette County Marker

Inscription. This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 and December 24, 1821, is named for the Marquis de LaFayette, famous French General who came to this country to fight under General George Washington in the Revolutionary War. After returning to France he revisited Georgia in 1825. Fayetteville was incorporated and made the County Site in 1823. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff John Welch, Clerk of Superior Court Thomas A. Dobbs, Clerk of Inferior Court Jonathan Dobbs, Coroner John Calhoun and Surveyor James Adams.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 56-1.)

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 year for this entry is 1821.

Location. 33° 26.907′ N, 84° 27.293′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Georgia, in Fayette County. It is at the intersection of Glynn Street South (Georgia Route 85) and East Lanier Avenue ( Route 54), on the right when traveling north on Glynn Street South. The marker stands at the northwest corner of the Fayette County Old Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fayetteville GA 30214, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Piedmont

and in Metro Atlanta.

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

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within walking distance of this marker: In Memory of the Confederate Heroes (a few steps from this marker); Fayette County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World’s Longest Courthouse Bench (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House (about 300 feet away); 1850’s (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Fayette County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Governor Hugh M. Dorsey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grady L. Huddleston (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.

Regarding Fayette County. The courthouse, built in 1825, is the oldest courthouse in Georgia still in use, although a new courthouse annex was erected in 1985 after an arsonist tried to burn this courthouse (thinking it would delay or cancel his trial). The courthouse was restored, and a Fayette County Administrative Complex was completed in 1992.

Also see . . .
1. Fayette County, Georgia. (Submitted on May 20, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Fayette County Historical Society. (Submitted on May 20, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

2. Fayette County Marker

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

3. Fayette County Marker

Looking south on Georgia Highway 85 (South Glynn Street)

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

4. Fayette County Marker

Looking north on Georgia Highway 85 (Glynn Street) toward Altanta

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

5. Fayette County Marker

The marker and the rear of the old courthouse

Old Fayette County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by David Seibert, April 30, 2011

6. Old Fayette County Courthouse

Built in 1825, and the oldest in Georgia still in use.

The northern side of the old Fayette County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2018

7. The northern side of the old Fayette County Courthouse

Fayette County Courthouse National Register of Historic Places marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 15, 2018

8. Fayette County Courthouse National Register of Historic Places marker

This additional marker is to the right of the entrance on the courthouse's northern side.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,724 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 18, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7, 8. submitted on February 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.