Wrightsville in Johnson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Johnson County

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009

1. Johnson County Marker

Inscription. This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 11, 1858, is named for Gov. Herschel V. Johnson. The County Site is named for John B. Wright, pioneer resident. Johnson, Governor from 1853 to `57, ran for the Vice Presidency in 1860 on the ticket with Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff Joshua Hightower, Ordinary Theophilus Christian, Clerk of Superior Court James W. Walker, Clerk of Inferior Court Richard Walker, Tax Receiver Madison H. Mason. Tax collector Jacob T. Snell, Surveyor Wm. B. Snell and Coroner George W. Hammock.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 83-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 11, 1858.

Location. 32° 43.78′ N, 82° 43.168′ W. Marker is in Wrightsville, Georgia, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of North Marcus Street (State Highway 15) and East Elm Street (U.S. 319), on the right when traveling north on North Marcus Street. Courthouse grounds in Wrightsville. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wrightsville GA 31096, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Confederate Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The March to the Sea (a few steps from this marker); Grice Inn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Colby Smith (approx. 8.3 miles away); Claxton Historic Burial Site (approx. 11 miles away); Irwin’s Crossroad (approx. 11.6 miles away); Sherman's Right Wing (approx. 12½ miles away); Riddleville (approx. 12.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wrightsville.

Johnson County Marker and Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009

2. Johnson County Marker and Courthouse

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009

3. Johnson County Marker

At the intersection of N. Marcus St (GA-15.57) and E. Elm St (US 319), SW corner of Courthouse Parking lot

Johnson County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009

4. Johnson County Courthouse

Johnson County Courthouse Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2009

5. Johnson County Courthouse Cornerstone

Johnson Co. Courthouse
Erected A.D. 1895
W.P. A. Project 1940
Sponsored By
Johnson County
Commissioners
( List of names )

Johnson County Courthouse With Jeff Davis Highway Marker and Confederate Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009

6. Johnson County Courthouse With Jeff Davis Highway Marker and Confederate Memorial

as seen from US 319 - south side of Courthouse

Johnson County Veterans Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009

7. Johnson County Veterans Memorial

" Dedicated July 4, 1991, by American Legion Post 44, as a Memorial to all Johnson County Veterans who served their Country in all past wars and conflicts. May they never be forgotten for their sacrifice and devotion to duty. "

Johnson County Nancy Hart Highway (Ga-15) Thru Wrightsville. Northwest corner of County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009

8. Johnson County Nancy Hart Highway (Ga-15) Thru Wrightsville. Northwest corner of County Courthouse

Named by Georgia D.A.R. Erected by Johnson County and The City Of Wrightsville February 1930

Nancy Hart Highway (Ga-15), Thru Wrightsville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009

9. Nancy Hart Highway (Ga-15), Thru Wrightsville

Near Hartwell, Ga.,During the American Revolution, a party of British Tories came to her home. Single handed she killed one and wounded another. The remainder of the party surrendered and were later hanged by her and a few of her neighbors.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,575 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on September 13, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.