Fayetteville in Fayette County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fayette County
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 56-1.)
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 year for this entry is 1821.
Location. 33° 26.907′ N, 84° 27.293′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Georgia, in Fayette County. Marker is at the intersection of Glynn Street South (Georgia Route 85) and East Lanier Avenue (Georgia Route 54), on the right when traveling north on Glynn Street South. The marker stands at the northwest corner of the Fayette County Old Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fayetteville GA 30214, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Memory of the Confederate Heroes (a few steps from this marker); Fayette County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); World’s Longest Courthouse Bench (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Fayette County Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Governor Hugh M. Dorsey (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grady L. Huddleston (approx. 0.3 miles away); Flat Rock African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fayetteville.
Regarding Fayette County. The courthouse, built in 1825, is the oldest courthouse in Georgia still in use, although a new courthouse annex was erected in 1985 after an arsonist tried to burn this courthouse (thinking it would delay or cancel his trial). The courthouse was restored, and a Fayette County Administrative Complex was completed in 1992.
Also see . . .
1. Fayette County, Georgia. (Submitted on May 20, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
2. Fayette County Historical Society. (Submitted on May 20, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 1,053 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 18, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 7, 8. submitted on February 22, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.