Elberton in Elbert County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
In the Year 1803
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 10, 2012
1. In the Year 1803 Marker
Beckham Dye, Dr. John T. Gilmer,
Reuben Lindsay and Middleton
Woods, were the first
commissioners appointed to
rule the Town of Elberton.
Erected 1957.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1803.
Location. 34° 6.595′ N, 82° 52.1′ W. Marker is in Elberton, Georgia, in Elbert County. Marker can be reached from South Oliver Street (State Highway 77). Marker is attached to the right side of the front entrance to the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 South Oliver Street, Elberton GA 30635, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elbert County (here, next to this marker); In Memory (a few steps from this marker); Grave of General Wiley Thompson (a few steps from this marker); Elbert County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Old Post Road (a few steps from this marker); Nancy Hart (within shouting distance of this marker); Elberton Granite Bicentennial Memorial Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Dead (within
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Photographed By Brian Scott, April 10, 2012
2. Elbert County Courthouse
East (Front) Entrance
East (Front) Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
