Carnesville in Franklin County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Franklin County

By David Seibert, January 12, 2010

1. Franklin County Marker

Inscription. This County, created by Act of the Legislature Feb. 25, 1784, is named for Benjamin Franklin, Revolutionary patriot and statesman. It was formed from lands obtained from the Indians by the Treaty of Augusta, 1783. Capt. James Terrell of the Revolution was an early settler. Volunteers from Franklin Co. under Capt. Morris distinguished themselves at the Battle of Pea River Swamp, Mar. 25, 1837, in the Creek Indian War. The present County Site was established by Act of Nov. 29, 1806, at Carnesville named for Thomas B. Carnes, member of the Third Congress, 1793 - ‘97.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 059-1.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Georgia Historical Society/Commission marker series.

Location. 34° 22.188′ N, 83° 14.111′ W. Marker is in Carnesville, Georgia, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Lavonia Road (Georgia Route 59) and Hull Avenue (Georgia Route 145), on the right when traveling east on Lavonia Road. Touch for map. The marker stands on the Franklin County Courthouse lawn. Marker is in this post office area: Carnesville GA 30521, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow

By David Seibert, January 12, 2010

2. Franklin County Marker

flies. Carroll's Methodist Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Old Federal Road Historic District (approx. 4.4 miles away); a different marker also named Carroll’s Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Red Hill School (approx. 4.7 miles away); Double Branches Baptist Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Poplar Springs Methodist Camp Ground (approx. 5.3 miles away); Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge (approx. 6.8 miles away); Historical Franklin Springs (approx. 7.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carnesville.

Categories. • Antebellum South, US • Government • Native Americans • Political Subdivisions • Wars, US Indian •

Franklin County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

By David Seibert, January 12, 2010

3. Franklin County Courthouse

This courthouse was built in 1906, replacing an earlier 1826 courthouse.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on January 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 923 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.