Statenville in Echols County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Echols County
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 050-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law Enforcement • Settlements & Settlers • War, Mexican-American. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1847.
Location. 30° 42.194′ N, 83° 1.677′ W. Marker is in Statenville, Georgia, in Echols County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 129 and Georgia Route 94, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 129. The marker stands on the lawn of the Echols County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Statenville GA 31648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Michael McKenzie Smith (approx. 7.8 miles away in Florida); Ewell Brown General Merchandise Store (approx. 9.3 miles away); Wayfare or Cow Creek Church (approx. 10.7 miles away); Skirmish at Cow Creek (approx. 10.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 13 miles away in Florida); Florida Branch Railroad (approx. 13.7 miles away in Florida); First Methodist Church of Jasper (approx. 13.9 miles away in Florida).
Regarding Echols County. Statenville, the county seat (spelled "Statesville" in the enabling act) is unusual in that it has zero population. In 1958 a bill passed by the General Assembly restricted the city limits to the courthouse square, so the 500 or so people who lived in the town are now residents of the county only.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,281 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.