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Talbotton in Talbot County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Talbot County

 
 
Talbot County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2010
1. Talbot County Marker
Inscription. Talbot County was created by Act of Dec. 14, 1827 from Muscogee County. Originally, it included part of Taylor County. It was named for Matthew Talbot (1767-1827), member of legislature, member of the Convention that framed the Constitution of Ga., President of the State Senate, Governor in 1819 after the death of Gov. Rabun until the election of Gov. Clark. First officers of Talbot County, commissioned Feb. 9, 1828, were: Abraham Laurence, Sheriff; Samuel C. Leech, Clk. Sup. Ct.; William S. Goss, Clk. Inf. Ct.; Benjamin Loyd, Surveyor; Hubbard Brown, Coroner.
 
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 130-5.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Law EnforcementSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 1828.
 
Location. 32° 40.651′ N, 84° 32.414′ W. Marker is in Talbotton, Georgia, in Talbot County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue (Georgia Route 41) and West Monroe Street (Georgia Route 208), on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue. The marker is located on the northeast corner of the Talbot County Courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Talbotton GA 31827, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Straus Home Site (within shouting distance of this marker); First Session Supreme Court of Georgia (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Straus Home Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Straus Home Site (about 500 feet away); Elizabeth Evelyn Wright (about 700 feet away); Zion Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Talbotton United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Talbotton.
 
Talbot County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Dover, January 19, 2011
2. Talbot County Marker
Talbot County Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Dover, January 19, 2011
3. Talbot County Marker
Talbot County Courthouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2010
4. Talbot County Courthouse
The original brick courthouse from 1831 was destroyed by fire in 1892. It was replaced by the present courthouse, built at a cost of $17,000.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,028 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on February 11, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia.   2, 3. submitted on January 19, 2011, by Michael Dover of Ellerslie, Georgia.   4. submitted on February 11, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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