Rome in Floyd County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Floyd County
Photographed By David Seibert, May 7, 2010
1. Floyd County Marker
Inscription.
Floyd County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 out of Cherokee County. Originally, it included parts of Chattooga, Polk and Gordon Counties. Early settlers came from Tenn., S.C., and older parts of Ga. The county was named for Maj. Gen. John Floyd (1794-1829), Legislator, Congressman, Gen. of Ga. Militia, Commander of Ga. troops against the Creeks in 1813 and Commander of troops at Savannah. First officers of Floyd County, commissioned March 18, 1833, were: Andrew H. Johnston, Sheriff; Edwin G. Rogers, Clerk Superior Court; Philip W. Hemphill, Clerk Inferior Court; John Smithwicke, Surveyor; Lemuel Milligan, Coroner.
Floyd County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 out of Cherokee County. Originally, it included parts of Chattooga, Polk and Gordon Counties. Early settlers came from Tenn., S.C., and older parts of Ga. The county was named for Maj. Gen. John Floyd (1794-1829), Legislator, Congressman, Gen. of Ga. Militia, Commander of Ga. troops against the Creeks in 1813 and Commander of troops at Savannah. First officers of Floyd County, commissioned March 18, 1833, were: Andrew H. Johnston, Sheriff; Edwin G. Rogers, Clerk Superior Court; Philip W. Hemphill, Clerk Inferior Court; John Smithwicke, Surveyor; Lemuel Milligan, Coroner.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 057-10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 18, 1876.
Location. 34° 15.364′ N, 85° 10.268′ W. Marker is in Rome, Georgia, in Floyd County. Marker is on West 5th Avenue just north of West 1st Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands in front of the old Floyd County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rome GA 30161, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
The marker stands in front of the old Floyd County Courthouse, completed in 1893.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,436 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2010, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
