Sandersville in Washington County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Saunder’s Store

Photographed By David Seibert, October 28, 2009

1. Saunder’s Store Marker

Inscription. The present site of the building, which stands on the corner of South Harris Street and West Haynes Street, was the location of Mr. Mark Sander’s store at the crossing of roads. On December 19, 1793, the Legislature of Georgia authorized that a central place for a county site be chosen for Washington County. In 1796, Mr. Saunders donated a part of his plantation for this purpose and in his honor the town was called Saundersville, later contracted to Sandersville.

On November 27, 1812, the town was incorporated by an act of the Georgia Legislature. Here also was a relay station on the stagecoach road from Louisville to the new Capitol in Milledgeville.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1855.

Location. 32° 58.981′ N, 82° 48.659′ W. Marker is in Sandersville, Georgia, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of North Harris Street (Georgia Route 15) and West Haynes Street, on the right when traveling south on North Harris Street. The marker is at the entrance to the parking lot for the Washington County Courthouse,

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by the old "Police Box.". Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sandersville GA 31082, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Governor Thomas W. Hardwick (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County World War I Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Viet Nam War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County World War II Monuments (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Korean Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Korean War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandersville.

More about this marker. This marker replaced an earlier marker of the same title and similar text on this location, erected by the Georgia Historical Commission in the 1950s.

Photographed By David Seibert, October 28, 2009

2. Saunder’s Store Marker

The old Police Box is in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 22, 2009, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.