Wrightsville in Johnson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
Johnson County
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009
1. Johnson County Marker
Inscription.
Johnson County. . This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 11, 1858, is named for Gov. Herschel V. Johnson. The County Site is named for John B. Wright, pioneer resident. Johnson, Governor from 1853 to `57, ran for the Vice Presidency in 1860 on the ticket with Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff Joshua Hightower, Ordinary Theophilus Christian, Clerk of Superior Court James W. Walker, Clerk of Inferior Court Richard Walker, Tax Receiver Madison H. Mason. Tax collector Jacob T. Snell, Surveyor Wm. B. Snell and Coroner George W. Hammock.
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 11, 1858, is named for Gov. Herschel V. Johnson. The County Site is named for John B. Wright, pioneer resident. Johnson, Governor from 1853 to `57, ran for the Vice Presidency in 1860 on the ticket with Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff Joshua Hightower, Ordinary Theophilus Christian, Clerk of Superior Court James W. Walker, Clerk of Inferior Court Richard Walker, Tax Receiver Madison H. Mason. Tax collector Jacob T. Snell, Surveyor Wm. B. Snell and Coroner George W. Hammock.
Erected 1954 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 83-1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Georgia Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 11, 1861.
Location. 32° 43.78′ N, 82° 43.168′ W. Marker is in Wrightsville, Georgia, in Johnson County. Marker is at the intersection of North Marcus Street (State Highway 15) and East Elm Street (U.S. 319), on the right when traveling north on North Marcus Street. Courthouse grounds in Wrightsville. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wrightsville GA 31096, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured
At the intersection of N. Marcus St (GA-15.57) and E. Elm St (US 319), SW corner of Courthouse Parking lot
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009
4. Johnson County Courthouse
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2009
5. Johnson County Courthouse Cornerstone
Johnson Co. Courthouse
Erected A.D. 1895
W.P. A. Project 1940
Sponsored By
Johnson County
Commissioners
( List of names )
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009
6. Johnson County Courthouse With Jeff Davis Highway Marker and Confederate Memorial
as seen from US 319 - south side of Courthouse
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009
7. Johnson County Veterans Memorial
" Dedicated July 4, 1991, by
American Legion Post 44, as
a Memorial to all Johnson
County Veterans who served
their Country in all past
wars and conflicts. May
they never be forgotten
for their sacrifice and
devotion to duty. "
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009
8. Johnson County Nancy Hart Highway (Ga-15) Thru Wrightsville. Northwest corner of County Courthouse
Named by Georgia D.A.R.
Erected by Johnson County and
The City Of Wrightsville
February 1930
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 12, 2009
9. Nancy Hart Highway (Ga-15), Thru Wrightsville
Near Hartwell, Ga.,During the American Revolution, a party of British Tories came to her home. Single handed she killed one and wounded another. The remainder of the party surrendered and were later hanged by her and a few of her neighbors.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,254 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on September 13, 2015, by Steve Masler of Memphis, Tennessee. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on July 18, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.