Fort Gaines in Clay County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Clay County Courthouse
Erected by Fort Gaines Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 31° 36.25′ N, 85° 2.921′ W. Marker is in Fort Gaines, Georgia, in Clay County. Marker is on Washington Street (Georgia Route 39) 0 miles north of Hartford Road (Georgia Route 37), on the right when traveling north. The marker stands on the Clay County Courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Washington Street S, Fort Gaines GA 39851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. Edmund Pendleton Gaines (here, next to this marker); Clay County (here, next to this marker); Queen City of the Chattahoochee (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Gaines Guards (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Sites (about 700 feet away); Old Pioneer Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the First Clay County Courthouse and Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Gaines (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Gaines.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on October 1, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 27, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.