Moultrie in Colquitt County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Colquitt County

Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2011

1. Colquitt County Marker

Inscription. This County, created by Act of the Legislature February 25, 1856, is named for Hon. Walter T. Colquitt who had recently died. A famous lawyer and Methodist preacher, he served in Congress in 1839-40 and 1842-43, and in the Senate from 1843 to ‘48. “As an advocate Judge Colquitt stood alone in Georgia.” Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff Jacob F. Reichert, Clerk of Superior Court William McLeod, Ordinary Hardy Chastain, Tax Receiver John A. Alderman, Tax Collector Job Turner, Coroner Elijah Tillman and Surveyor Amos Turner.

Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 035-1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1922.

Location. 31° 10.778′ N, 83° 47.319′ W. Marker is in Moultrie, Georgia, in Colquitt County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Georgia Route 33) and East Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker stands on the grounds of the Colquitt County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Moultrie GA 31768, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Magnolia Tree (here, next to this marker); Totem Pole

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(a few steps from this marker); Colquitt County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Colquitt County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Friedlander's Department Store (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library of Moultrie (about 400 feet away); Old Colquitt County Jail (about 700 feet away); Colonial Dames of America Centennial Sundial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moultrie.

Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2011

2. Colquitt County Marker

Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2011

3. Colquitt County Marker

The Colquitt County Courthouse is visible in the background.

Colquitt County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By David Seibert, January 18, 2011

4. Colquitt County Courthouse

The Colquitt County Courthouse was completed in 1902, for $29,500 (including the second-hand clock). The building was completely renovated in 1956-57, at a cost of $285,000.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 787 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.