Cochran in Bleckley County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bleckley County
Photographed By Charles Smith, October 22, 2007
1. Bleckley County Marker
Inscription.
Bleckley County. . This County, created by an act of the Georgia Legislature July 30, 1912, is named for Chief Justice Logan E. Bleckley, of the Georgia Supreme Court, one of the greatest jurists in the history of this State. Born in Rabun County in 1827, he served as a Confederate soldier, resumed his law practice after the war, was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court 1875-1880 and Chief Justice 1887-1894. Among the first Bleckley County officers were Sheriff J.A. Floyd, Superior Court Clerk J.T. Deese, Ordinary W.M. Wynne, Tax Receiver Jim Holland, Tax Collector W.D. Porter, Treasurer J.R. Taylor, Coroner Morgan Barrs, Surveyor W.H. Berryhill, Comm. of Roads and Revenue J.B. Hinson.
This County, created by an act of the Georgia Legislature
July 30, 1912, is named for Chief Justice Logan E. Bleckley, of
the Georgia Supreme Court, one of the greatest jurists in the
history of this State. Born in Rabun County in 1827, he served
as a Confederate soldier, resumed his law practice after the
war, was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court 1875-1880
and Chief Justice 1887-1894. Among the first Bleckley County
officers were Sheriff J.A. Floyd, Superior Court Clerk J.T. Deese,
Ordinary W.M. Wynne, Tax Receiver Jim Holland, Tax Collector
W.D. Porter, Treasurer J.R. Taylor, Coroner Morgan Barrs,
Surveyor W.H. Berryhill, Comm. of Roads and Revenue J.B. Hinson.
Erected 1985 by Georgia Historical Commission (1953-1971) or its successor, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (1972-1998). (Marker Number 012-1.)
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 July 30, 1951.
Location. 32° 23.233′ N, 83° 21.333′ W. Marker is in Cochran, Georgia, in Bleckley County. Marker is on 2nd Street (U.S. 23). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cochran GA 31014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Charles Smith of Milledgeville, Baldwin Georgia. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Charles Smith of Milledgeville, Baldwin Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
