Fort Gaines in Clay County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Clay County
Photographed By David Seibert, August 14, 2011
1. Clay County Marker
Inscription.
Clay County. . This County created by Act of the Legislature Feb. 16, 1854, is named for Henry Clay, famous statesman who died in 1852. Near Fort Gaines, the County Site, stood the actual Fort built in 1816 for defense in the Creek Indian Wars and named for Gen. Edmond P. Gaines who ordered its construction. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff George R. Holloway, Clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts Warren Sutton, Ordinary John H. Jones, Tax Receiver John H. Gilbert, Tax Collector Peter Lee, County Surveyor Bennett H. Thornton and Coroner Churchill Patrick.
This County created by Act of the Legislature Feb. 16, 1854, is named for Henry Clay, famous statesman who died in 1852. Near Fort Gaines, the County Site, stood the actual Fort built in 1816 for defense in the Creek Indian Wars and named for Gen. Edmond P. Gaines who ordered its construction. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff George R. Holloway, Clerk of the Superior & Inferior Courts Warren Sutton, Ordinary John H. Jones, Tax Receiver John H. Gilbert, Tax Collector Peter Lee, County Surveyor Bennett H. Thornton and Coroner Churchill Patrick.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 030-1.)
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 16, 1906.
Location. 31° 36.25′ N, 85° 2.924′ W. Marker is in Fort Gaines, Georgia, in Clay County. Marker is on Washington Street S (Route 39) 0 miles north of Hartford Road (Georgia Route 37), on the right when traveling north. The marker stands at the driveway to the Clay County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Washington St S, Fort Gaines GA 39851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
The marker, left, with the Clay County Courthouse in the background.
Library of Congress
4. Henry Clay
Photo by Frederick De Bourg Richards, between 1845 and 1852
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. This page has been viewed 744 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2011, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 4. submitted on December 29, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
