Vienna in Dooly County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dooly County
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
1. Dooly County Marker
This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 & Dec. 24, 1821, is named for Col. John Dooly of Revolutionary fame who was murdered in his home by Tories in 1780. The original County Site was at Berrien on the Flint River in 1823, the name being changed to Drayton in 1833. In the early 40s the Legislature voted to move the Site to another town named Berrien but this was not done. In the late 40s the Site was moved to Vienna which is famed as the home of “elder statesman” Walter F. George, U.S. Senator for more than thirty years, elected in 1922.Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 046-1.)
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 May 15, 1890.
Location. 32° 5.458′ N, 83° 47.842′ W. Marker is in Vienna, Georgia, in Dooly County. Marker is at the intersection of 2nd Street and Cotton Avenue, on the right when traveling south on 2nd Street.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
2. Dooly County Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Walter F. George (within shouting distance of this marker); Vienna High and Industrial School (approx. 0.9 miles away); Georgia & Albany Railway (approx. 8.4 miles away); Savannah, Americus & Montgomery Railway (approx. 8.4 miles away); Georgia Southern & Florida Railway (approx. 8.4 miles away); Atlantic & Birmingham Railway (approx. 8.4 miles away); Union Depot (approx. 8.4 miles away); Georgia Southern & Florida Railroad (approx. 8.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vienna.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
3. Dooly County Marker
Photographed By David Seibert, January 15, 2012
4. Dooly County Courthouse and Marker
This is the fourth Dooly County Courthouse. It was built in 1892 and remodeled in 1963.
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5. Senator Walter F. George
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 4, 2012, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
