Homer in Banks County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Banks County
Photographed By David Seibert, March 2, 2011
1. Banks County Marker
Inscription.
Banks County was created by Act of Dec. 11, 1858 from Franklin and Habersham Counties. It was named for Dr. Richard Banks (1784-1850), whose reputation as physician and surgeon extended over north Ga. and S.C. Especially noted for treating Indians for smallpox, he practiced medicine in Gainesville from 1832 until his death. First officers of Banks County, commissioned March 19, 1859, were: William P. Richards, Sheriff; James Anderson, Clk. Sup. Ct.; William H. Means, Clk. Inf. Ct.; Archibald McDonald, Coroner; Pierce C. Key, Surveyor; Fountain G. Moss, Ord.; Thomas Ausburn, Tax Col.; Elijah Owens, Tax Rec.
Banks County was created by Act of Dec. 11, 1858 from Franklin and Habersham Counties. It was named for Dr. Richard Banks (1784-1850), whose reputation as physician and surgeon extended over north Ga. and S.C. Especially noted for treating Indians for smallpox, he practiced medicine in Gainesville from 1832 until his death. First officers of Banks County, commissioned March 19, 1859, were: William P. Richards, Sheriff; James Anderson, Clk. Sup. Ct.; William H. Means, Clk. Inf. Ct.; Archibald McDonald, Coroner; Pierce C. Key, Surveyor; Fountain G. Moss, Ord.; Thomas Ausburn, Tax Col.; Elijah Owens, Tax Rec.
Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 006-7B.)
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 March 19, 1923.
Location. 34° 20.05′ N, 83° 29.9′ W. Marker is in Homer, Georgia, in Banks County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Georgia Route 51) and Yonah Homer Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. The marker stands in a small park in front of the old Banks County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Homer GA 30547, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
The Old Courthouse was restored in 1990-1991. It now houses the Banks County Chamber of Commerce.
Photographed By David Seibert, March 2, 2011
7. Old Banks County Courthouse
Construction on the original Banks County Courthouse began in 1859, but was not completed until after the Civil War. Until very recently this was the only courthouse in the county's history.
Photographed By David Seibert, March 2, 2011
8. New Banks County Courthouse
The new 21st Century Banks County Courthouse stands adjacent to the original.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,257 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on March 5, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.