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By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2011
“Pettijohn’s Old Field” Marker with 2011 paint scheme , at the Court of Chancery
101 Delaware, Sussex County, Georgetown — SC-86 — “Pettijohn’s Old Field”
The future home of Sussex County’s seat of government was a sparsely populated rural area when the 76 acres which would become the Town of Georgetown were purchased on May 9, 1791. Located “near the centre” of the country at a place known as “James . . . Map (db m245095) HM
102 Delaware, Sussex County, Georgetown — SC-88 — Relocation of the County Seat
The conflicting claims of the proprietors of Maryland and Pennsylvania resulted in a lengthy and sometimes violent dispute concerning the ownership and boundaries of Sussex County. Residents who had been Marylanders before the controversy was . . . Map (db m245096) HM
103 Delaware, Sussex County, Georgetown — SC-87 — Sussex County Courthouse
In 1835 a lottery was authorized to raise funds to replace the frame structure which had served as Courthouse since 1791. Construction of the new building began in 1837 following the sale and relocation of the original Courthouse to its present site . . . Map (db m245094) HM
104 Delaware, Sussex County, Lewes — Lewes
The Dutch in 1673 established a court in Hoorn Kil for the inhabitants “on the east and west sides of Cape Henlopen unto Bomties (Bombay) Hook.” Governor Andros of New York in 1676 established an English court at Whorekill, the . . . Map (db m19408) HM
105 Delaware, Sussex County, Millsboro — SC-280 — Askekesky(Acksquessance)
In 1711, the Colony of Maryland authorized Colonel William Whittington to survey a tract of 1000 acres near this location for a reservation for the Indian River Indians, who ere remnant groups of the Assateague and Nanticoke Indians. The Indian . . . Map (db m190344) HM
106 District of Columbia, Washington, Northeast Washington, East Corner — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, East Cornerstone
Original Federal Boundary Stone District of Columbia Placed 1791-1792 Protected by Dist. of Co. Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution 1916Map (db m190187) HM
107 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Federal Triangle — 7 — Washington, DC: Capital and CityMake No Little Plans — Federal Triangle Heritage Trail —
This is the John A. Wilson Building, Washington, DC's city hall, home to DC's mayor and city council. When completed in 1908, it was known as the District Building (for District of Columbia). Cope and Stewardson of Philadelphia won the . . . Map (db m57141) HM
108 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Alfred and Hannah PopeGeorgetown African American Historic Landmark — 2020 —
Alfred Pope and his mother, Jedidah, moved from South Carolina and lived with Congressman John Carter at 3013 Q Street. Hannah worked as a lady's maid at Tudor Place. She was the daughter of Barbara Cole, whose family was enslaved to George . . . Map (db m234906) HM
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109 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Georgetown — Forrest Marbury HouseCirca 1788 — Category I Landmark, National Register of Historic Places —
• Site of a dinner hosted by General Uriah Forrest for his old friend and former commander, President George Washington, on March 29, 1791. Landowners of Carrollsburg and George town attended. An agreement was reached for the sale of half of . . . Map (db m82654) HM
110 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Shaw — Planning the Federal City
The Residence Act of 1790 established a 10-mile square along the Potomac River as the permanent seat of the United States government. President George Washington was authorized to select the site and appoint a commission to oversee the planning . . . Map (db m211191) HM
111 District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Navy Yard — 8 — William Prout: Community BuilderTour of Duty — Barracks Row Heritage Trail —
Most of the land that is now Capitol Hill—including portions of the Navy Yard – once belonged to William Prout, who lived in a large house on this block. In 1799 and 1801 he sold and traded land to the U.S. government for both the . . . Map (db m130742) HM
112 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Bellevue — Original Federal Boundary Stone, District of Columbia, Southeast 9
Jurisdiction of the United States Miles 9 291 P 1792 Maryland Var 0⁰ 37’ EMap (db m154797)
113 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Columbia Island — The Boundary ChannelGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior — Reported permanently removed
England's King Charles I granted the entire Potomac River to Maryland in 1632. Four centuries later Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia were still arguing over their mutual boundary. Alexander's Island was one controversial site. It . . . Map (db m181396) HM
114 District of Columbia, Washington, Southwest Washington, Southwest Waterfront — Notley Young's Mansion
When the District was established in 1791, this land was a plantation of Notley Young, a Maryland planter who owned most (about 800 acres acres) of today's Southwest quadrant.Map (db m216134) HM
115 Florida, DeSoto County, Arcadia — F-61 — DeSoto County
Named after the great Spanish conquistador and Florida explorer Hernando De Soto, the county was created out of Manatee County in 1887. The area's original inhabitants were Caloosa Indians. In early Florida history the region was the scene of . . . Map (db m72534) HM
116 Florida, Hernando County, Brooksville — F-75 — Hernando County
Hernando County originally embraced Hernando, Pasco and Citrus counties. It was created by the Territorial Legislature in 1843 and named for Hernando DeSoto. In 1844 its name was changed to Benton County in honor of Senator Thomas Hart Benton of . . . Map (db m123567) HM
117 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Two Peoples, Two CulturesSeminole Wars — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Both the American soldier and the Seminole warrior faced each other across a wide cultural gap. Each were trained and determined. A large part of central Florida is established as Hillsborough County in 1834.Map (db m193913) HM WM
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118 Florida, Jackson County, Marianna — F-195 — Jackson County
On August 12, 1822, the year after the United States received possession of the Floridas, an Act of the Territorial Legislative Council divided West Florida into two counties -- Jackson and Escambia. At that time, Jackson County included all . . . Map (db m74194) HM
119 Florida, Jefferson County, Monticello — F-279 — Jefferson County Sesquicentennial1827-1977
When Florida’s Territorial Legislative Council established Jefferson County in January, 1827, settlers from the seaboard states already had begun to develop cotton plantations in this area. In December, 1827, the county seat received the name . . . Map (db m126297) HM
120 Florida, Lafayette County, Mayo — F-368 — Mayo, County Seat of Lafayette County
Established in 1874 by John B. Whitfield, Mayo was named in honor of James M. Mayo, a colonel in the Confederate Army and father of Nathan Mayo, who served as State Commissioner of Agriculture from 1923 to 1960. Mayo became the county seat of . . . Map (db m132099) HM
121 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Capitol Hill — F-45 — Leon County
Originally part of Escambia and later Gadsden Counties, Leon was created by the territorial legislature in 1824. Named for Juan Ponce de Leon, discoverer of Florida, it became antebellum Florida's most prosperous and populous county. Cotton thrived . . . Map (db m131866) HM
122 Florida, Leon County, Tallahassee, Midtown — Lafayette Township Grant
This marker is on the western boundary line of the land selected by Major General the Marquis de Lafayette and granted by the United States Congress to him in 1825 in appreciation of his services during the Revolutionary War. The grant contains 36 . . . Map (db m100567) HM
123 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — F-233 — Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County, created by the Florida State Legislature in 1915, was formed from parts of Santa Rosa and Walton Counties. The influence of W.H. Mapoles, Sr., then a legislative representative from Walton County, was an important factor in the . . . Map (db m72555) HM
124 Florida, Okaloosa County, Crestview — F-77 — Okaloosa County
Okaloosa is one of the newer counties of northwest Florida. It was created by the State Legislature in 1915 from land taken from Santa Rosa and Walton Counties. The influence of State Senator W.H. Mapoles of Crestview was an important factor in the . . . Map (db m72554) HM
125 Florida, Okeechobee County, Okeechobee — F-59 — Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County was formed Aug. 7, 1917, from St. Lucie, Osceola and Palm Beach Counties. Long a haunt of the Seminoles, the area saw almost no white penetration until the 2nd Seminole War, 1835-42. Much fighting occurred in the county during . . . Map (db m72601) HM
126 Florida, Orange County, Orlando — The Historic Arms of Ireland
Events in the History of Ireland 3000 BC Megalithic tombs first constructed. 200 AD High Kingship begins at Tara, Meath. 377-405 Niall of the Nine Hostages is crowned High King. 432 Saint Patrick brings Christianity to Ireland. . . . Map (db m243395) HM
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127 Florida, Orange County, Orlando — The Historic Arms of Ireland
Events in the History of Ireland 3000 BC Megalithic tombs first constructed. 200 AD High Kingship begins at Tara, Meath. 377-405 Niall of the Nine Hostages is crowned High King. 432 Saint Patrick brings Christianity to Ireland. . . . Map (db m244235) HM
128 Florida, Osceola County, Kissimmee — John Jones and Charlotte Johnston — Kissimmee Pioneer Families Memorial Wall —
Johnston 1884-1947 — 1890-1951 John Jones — Charlotte John was born in Nebraska, Charlotte in Minnesota. John moved to Kissimmee in 1895, married in 1911. He was the first City Clerk of St. Cloud in 1910, Postmaster 1915-19, . . . Map (db m204924) HM
129 Florida, Sarasota County, Sarasota — Railroad History
The railroad came to Venice in 1911 at the request of Mrs. Potter (Bertha) Palmer. The Seaboard Air Line (SAL) Railway extended its line from Fruitville through Bee Ridge, where the Palmer's Sarasota-Venice Company was developing land, to the . . . Map (db m124900) HM
130 Florida, Seminole County, Longwood — Seminole County
  The importance of Seminole County in the history of the area lies in its location at the navigable headwaters of the St. Johns River and the elevated forest land south of the three large lakes within its boundaries: Monroe, Harney, and Jesup. . . . Map (db m52360) HM
131 Florida, Seminole County, Longwood — Seminole County
The importance of Seminole County in the history of the area lies in its location at the navigable headwaters of the St. Johns River and the elevated forest land south of the three large lakes within its boundaries: Monroe, Harney, and Jesup. . . . Map (db m54051) HM
132 Florida, Suwannee County, Live Oak — F-64 — Suwannee County
This region was originally the land of the Timucuan Indians. Suwannee County was created in 1858. The county seat was removed from its original site at Houston to Live Oak in 1868 because of the latter's superior geographical position and railroad . . . Map (db m125973) HM
133 Georgia, Athens-Clarke County, Athens — 029-4 — Clarke County
Clarke County, created by Act of Dec. 5, 1801 from Jackson County, originally contained Oconee and part of Madison and Greene Counties. It was named for Gen. Elijah Clarke who came to Wilkes County, Ga., from N.C. in 1774 and fought through Ga., . . . Map (db m36187) HM
134 Georgia, Atkinson County, Pearson — 002-1 — Atkinson Court House>>>----- >
Atkinson County was created by an act of the Georgia legislature in 1917, out of lands previously in Clinch and Coffee Counties. The county was organized Jan. 1, 1918. The first officers were J.W. Roberts, Ordinary; Wiley M. Sumner, Clerk . . . Map (db m106274) HM
135 Georgia, Bacon County, Alma — 003-1 — Bacon County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 27, 1914, is named for Augustus O. Bacon, four times U.S. Senator, who died in office Feb. 15, 1914. An expert on Mexican affairs, his death was a great loss coming at a time of critical relations . . . Map (db m24292) HM
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136 Georgia, Banks County, Homer — 006-7B — Banks County
Banks County was created by Act of Dec. 11, 1858 from Franklin and Habersham Counties. It was named for Dr. Richard Banks (1784-1850), whose reputation as physician and surgeon extended over north Ga. and S.C. Especially noted for treating Indians . . . Map (db m40684) HM
137 Georgia, Barrow County, Winder — Jackson, Walton, and Gwinnett County Boundary Obelisk
This obelisk marked the intersection of the boundaries of Jackson, Walton, and Gwinnett Counties from which Barrow County was formed in 1914. The obelisk location was the center of the intersection of Broad and Athens Streets. This obelisk . . . Map (db m187291) HM
138 Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — 008-43 — Bartow County
Originally Cass, Bartow County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 from Cherokee County. The name was changed Dec. 6, 1861 to honor Gen. Francis S. Bartow (1816-1861), Confederate political leader and soldier, who fell mortally wounded at the First . . . Map (db m40585) HM
139 Georgia, Bartow County, Cartersville — Farish Carter1780-1861
Planter, land speculator, entrepreneur. Born South Carolina, November 24, 1780; died Milledgeville, Georgia, July 2, 1861. Never lived in Cartersville, Georgia, but it is named in his honor. He has been cited as the richest landowner and . . . Map (db m190661) HM
140 Georgia, Bartow County, Emerson — 008-4 — Emerson
Named for Joseph Emerson Brown, Gov. of Ga., 1857-1865, U.S. Senator, 1880-1891. Known as Stegall's Station prior to 1889; site of the Bartow Iron Works. May 20, 1864: Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's forces camped here after retreating from Cassville and . . . Map (db m10907) HM
141 Georgia, Ben Hill County, Fitzgerald — 009-2 — Ben Hill County
Ben Hill County, created by Act of July 31, 1906 from Irwin and Wilcox Counties, was named for Benjamin Harvey Hill (1823-1882), “one of America’s greatest orators.” A staunch supporter of the administration in the Confederate Senate, after the War . . . Map (db m40263) HM
142 Georgia, Berrien County, Nashville — 010-3 — Berrien County
Berrien County, created by Act of Feb. 25, 1856, was named for John MacPherson Berrien, “the American Cicero,” who was born Aug. 23, 1781 and died Jan. 1, 1856. He was Judge of the Eastern Circuit, U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General. . . . Map (db m40122) HM
143 Georgia, Bibb County, Macon — 011-9 — Bibb County
Bibb County was created by Act of Dec. 9, 1822 from Houston, Jones, Monroe and Twiggs Counties. It was named for Dr. William Wyatt Bibb (1781-1820) of Elbert County. Dr. Bibb, physician, legislator, Congressman, Senator, was appointed Governor of . . . Map (db m44892) HM
144 Georgia, Bleckley County, Cochran — 012-1 — 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 . . . Map (db m47553) HM
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145 Georgia, Bleckley County, Cochran — City of Cochran
City of Cochran was chartered on March 19, 1869. Cochran is named for Judge Arthur E. Cochran (1820-1865) who served as a State Legislator and as President of the Macon & Brunswick Railroad.Map (db m197982) HM
146 Georgia, Brantley County, Nahunta — 013-1 — Brantley County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Aug. 14, 1920, is named for Benjamin D. Brantley. It is said that the old B. & W. Railroad, which was partly destroyed, marked the most southern point of advance of Sherman's Army. Among the first . . . Map (db m24045) HM
147 Georgia, Bryan County, Pembroke — 015-1 — Bryan County
This County created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 19, 1793, is named for Jonathan Bryan, Revolutionary patriot and member of the Executive Council in 1777. The "lost town" of Hardwick on the Ogeechee River was the first temporary County Site. Laid . . . Map (db m14952) HM
148 Georgia, Bulloch County, Statesboro — Statesboro, Georgia
Statesboro, the only town bearing this name in the country, was created on December 19, 1803, as the seat of a young Bulloch County. Charging just $1.00, Augusta land speculator George Siebald sold 200 acres for the establishment of the town (then . . . Map (db m197848) HM
149 Georgia, Burke County, Waynesboro — 017-6 — Burke County
Burke County, an original county, was created by the Const. of Feb. 5, 1777, from Creek Cession of May 30, 1733. In 1758, it had been organized as the Parish of St. George. Originally, it contained parts of Jefferson, Jenkins and Screven Counties. . . . Map (db m7856) HM
150 Georgia, Butts County, Jackson — 018-1 — Butts County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 24, 1825, is named for Capt. Sam Butts killed in the Indian War of 1814 at the Battle of Chalibbee. At Indian Springs, now a State Park, were signed the Treaties with the Creeks giving Georgia . . . Map (db m21385) HM
151 Georgia, Butts County, Jackson — Sylvan Grove Plantation
Sylvan Grove Hospital site was originally part of a large colonial cotton plantation known as Sylvan Grove Plantation. This plantation was settled in 1817 by Williams Buttrill, Revolutionary soldier and aide to General George Washington. He was the . . . Map (db m103191) HM
152 Georgia, Camden County, Woodbine — 020-9 — Camden County
Formed from old Colonial parishes: St. Mary and St. Thomas. Camden one of eight original counties of Georgia created by the State Constitution of 1777. County named for Charles Pratt, Earl of Camden, Chief Justice and Lord Chancellor of England. . . . Map (db m168000) HM
153 Georgia, Candler County, Metter — 021-1 — Candler County
Candler County was created by an Act of the Georgia Legislature July 17, 1914, out of portions of Bulloch, Emanuel and Tattnall Counties, and named for Gov. Allen D. Candler (1834-1910). Gov. Candler is famed for the preservation of Colonial and . . . Map (db m18229) HM
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154 Georgia, Carroll County, Whitesburg — Council Bluffs Treaty11 December 1821
Here at the home of Creek Chief Wm McIntosh, a treaty establishing a new boundary between the CHEROKEE and CREEK Indian Nations was drafted and signed. The north boundary was later used in the first survey of Carroll County in 1826-27.Map (db m12547) HM
155 Georgia, Charlton County, Folkston — 024-9 — Trader's Hill (Fort Alert)
About 2 miles East, on this road, is the site of "Fort Alert, usually called Trader's Hill." Established in the 18th century, and defended by a stockade garrisoned by U.S. Troops, Trader's Hill was a refuge for settlers during the Indian Wars. At . . . Map (db m14472) HM
156 Georgia, Charlton County, Moniac — 94 A-3 — Ellicott's Mound
Ellicott’s Mound, 5 miles north, at the head of the St. Marys River, was erected February 27, 1800, to mark the boundry between the United States and Spanish Florida, as set fourth in the Treaty of 1795 with Spain. Major Andrew Ellicott noted . . . Map (db m9186) HM
157 Georgia, Chattahoochee County, Cusseta — 026-4 — Chattahoochee County
Chattahoochee County, created by Act of February 13, 1854, was cut off from Muscogee and Marion Counties. It was named for the Chattahoochee River. Its courthouse, constructed in 1854, was built of select heart lumber from the Long Leaf Pine by . . . Map (db m38841) HM
158 Georgia, Chattooga County, Summerville — 027-2 — Chattooga County
Chattooga County was created by Act of Dec. 28, 1838 from Floyd and Walker Counties. It was named for the river which flows through the county, called Chattooga by the Cherokee Indians. Sequoyah (George Guess or Gist), inventor of the Cherokee . . . Map (db m16374) HM
159 Georgia, Cherokee County, Canton — 028-2 — Cherokee County
Created December 3, 1832, from Cherokee Indian Lands, and named in memory of the Cherokees. Early settlers tried to start silk production, but were not successful, and today there remains no trace of this except Canton, hopefully named for the . . . Map (db m21824) HM
160 Georgia, Clay County, Fort Gaines — 030-1 — 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. . . . Map (db m47761) HM
161 Georgia, Clinch County, Homerville — 032-1 — Clinch Court House
Clinch County was created by an Act of the Legislature approved Feb. 14, 1850 out of lands formerly in Lowndes and Ware Counties and was named for General Duncan L. Clinch, a hero of the War of 1812 and the Indian wars. At the first election held . . . Map (db m23848) HM
162 Georgia, Cobb County, Marietta — 033-37 — Cobb County
Created December 3, 1832, and named for Judge Thomas W. Cobb, a former U.S. Senator, Marietta was named for his wife. Fertile lands gave impetus to farming; ample water power encouraged industries. People from further south sought Marietta as . . . Map (db m1660) HM
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163 Georgia, Cobb County, Smyrna — Smyrna’s First MayorJohn C. Moore — Aug. 16, 1830 - May 10, 1897 —
Ulysses S. Grant was President of the U.S., and the South was still suffering from the effects of abusive Reconstruction when Smyrna was first incorporated August 23, 1872. One theory is that in the post-war era, citizens feared the town would . . . Map (db m17072) HM
164 Georgia, Colquitt County, Moultrie — 035-1 — Colquitt County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature February 25, 1856, is named for Hon. Walter T. Colquitt who had recently died. A famous lawyer and Methodist preacher, he served in Congress in 1839-40 and 1842-43, and in the Senate from 1843 to ‘48. . . . Map (db m40202) HM
165 Georgia, Cook County, Adel — 037-1 — Cook County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 30, 1918, is named for Gen. Philip Cook who fought in the States and Seminole Wars. He served in Congress from 1872 to '82, was Secretary of State for Georgia 1890-94 and 1898-1918. He served as . . . Map (db m40446) HM
166 Georgia, Coweta County, Newnan — 038-4 — Coweta County
Coweta, an original county, was created by Acts of June 9, 1825 and Dec. 11, 1826 from Creek cessions of Jan. 24, 1826 and Mar. 31, 1826. It was named Coweta to perpetuate the fame of the head chief of the Coweta Towns, Gen. William McIntosh, . . . Map (db m10497) HM
167 Georgia, Crisp County, Cordele — 040-6 — Crisp County
Crisp County was created by Act of Aug. 17, 1905 from Dooly County. It was named for Charles Frederick Crisp (1845-1896), Georgia lawyer, judge, Congressman, who was born in Sheffield, England, of actor parents touring the British Isles. Judge Crisp . . . Map (db m53210) HM
168 Georgia, Dade County, Trenton — 041-1 — Dade County
Often called the “State of Dade,” because, as legend has it, the county seceded from the Union ahead of Georgia, and only returned to the Union July 4, 1945. Created December 25, 1837, and named for Major Francis Langhorne Dade, . . . Map (db m57731) HM
169 Georgia, Dodge County, Eastman — 045-1 — Dodge County
This County created by Act of the Legislature Oct. 26, 1870, is named for William E. Dodge, a New York lumberman who owned large areas of the forest lands and who persuaded Congress to remove taxation from “the great staple of our state.” He built . . . Map (db m57197) HM
170 Georgia, Dooly County, Vienna — 046-1 — Dooly County
This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 & Dec. 24, 1821, is named for Col. John Dooly of Revolutionary fame who was murdered in his home by Tories in 1780. The original County Site was at Berrien on the Flint River in 1823, the name . . . Map (db m53224) HM
171 Georgia, Dougherty County, Albany — 047-1 — Dougherty County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 15, 1853, is named for Charles Dougherty of Athens, noted ante-bellum lawyer and jurist and strong advocate of states rights. In the Creek War in 1836 the Indians were driven out at the Battle . . . Map (db m40792) HM
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172 Georgia, Early County, Blakely — 049-4 — Early County
Early County, an original county, was created by Act of Dec. 15, 1818, from Creek Cession of Aug. 9, 1814. At first it contained Decatur, Seminole, Baker, Mitchell, Calhoun, Miller, Dougherty and parts of Clay, Grady, and Thomas Counties. It was . . . Map (db m165880) HM
173 Georgia, Effingham County, Springfield — 051-1 — Effingham County
This is one of the eight original Counties created by the Georgia Constitution in 1777 and is named for Lord Effingham who was an ardent supporter of Colonial Rights. By Act of Feb. 26, 1784, the first County Site was located at Tuckasee-King near . . . Map (db m7505) HM
174 Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville — 56-1 — Fayette County
This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 and December 24, 1821, is named for the Marquis de LaFayette, famous French General who came to this country to fight under General George Washington in the Revolutionary War. After returning to . . . Map (db m42534) HM
175 Georgia, Fulton County, Campbellton, Cliftondale — Site of the Campbell County Court House
Where, in June 1867 the widow of Captain T.C. Glover called a reunion of the survivors of Company A, 21st Georgia, C.S.A. who agreed to hold annual meetings.Map (db m21432) HM
176 Georgia, Fulton County, Hapeville — Hapeville, Georgia
Hapeville is situated on the Central Railroad of Georgia, eight miles from Atlanta, upon a water-shed extending from Atlanta to Macon. When chartered on September 16, 1891, Hapeville was considered the most attractive suburban town around Atlanta . . . Map (db m10906) HM
177 Georgia, Fulton County, Sandy Springs — The History of the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia
Sandy Springs, Georgia, the unincorporated community just north of Atlanta, began a 30-year campaign for incorporation when the City of Atlanta tried to annex the area in the 1970s. The Committee for Sandy Springs formed in 1975 to incorporate Sandy . . . Map (db m53430) HM
178 Georgia, Glascock County, Gibson — 062-1 — Glascock County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 19, 1857, is named for Gen. Thomas Glascock who served in the War of 1812 and the Seminole War. He was a Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives and a Member of Congress from 1835 to . . . Map (db m55549) HM
179 Georgia, Glynn County, Brunswick — 063-21 — Glynn County
Glynn County, one of the eight original Counties of Georgia, was organized under the 1777 Constitution of the State of Georgia. It was named in honor of John Glynn, a member of the British House of Commons who defended the cause of the American . . . Map (db m12226) HM
180 Georgia, Grady County, Cairo — 065-1 — Grady County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Aug. 17, 1905, is named for Henry W. Grady, nationally famous editor and “silver tongued orator” of the New South. Born in Athens, Ga., in 1850 and educated at the Universities of Georgia & Virginia, . . . Map (db m27123) HM
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181 Georgia, Greene County, Greensboro — 066-1 — Greene County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Feb. 3, 1786, is named for Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene, the strategist who ranked second only to Gen. Washington. Born in Rhode Island in 1742, he died at his Georgia plantation in 1786. Seven miles . . . Map (db m42718) HM
182 Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — 067-1 — Button Gwinnett
Button Gwinnett, for whom this county was named, was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1735, the son of a Church of England minister. He worked in the store of his father-in-law in Dexter for two years, then as an importer and exporter for three . . . Map (db m84791) HM
183 Georgia, Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville — Gwinnett County Creation
The Georgia Legislature authorized the creation of Gwinnett County in 1818 and named it after Button Gwinnett. He was one of three Georgia signers of the Declaration of Independence but never lived in the county. The first meetings, court . . . Map (db m197711) HM
184 Georgia, Haralson County, Tallapoosa — 071-3 — Historic Tallapoosa
Tallapoosa was a place of great ceremonial importance to the Indians. Here in 1826 settlers discovered “Charles Town,” an Indian Village named for one of their great warriors. Several Indian trails intersected here and the Choctaw, Creek . . . Map (db m11142) HM
185 Georgia, Harris County, Pine Mountain — Chipley - Pine Mountain, Georgia
Chipley was incorporated on December 9, 1882, following the extension of the Columbus and Rome Railroad one mile north of the Village of Hood. Old Hood was the predecessor of Chipley. Chipley was named after Colonel W. D. Chipley, a partner in the . . . Map (db m59012) HM
186 Georgia, Irwin County, Ocilla — 077-1A — Irwin County
This County, created by Acts of the Legislature December 15, 1818 and December 21, 1819, is named for Gov. Jared Irwin who served from 1806 to ‘09. He helped revised the State Constitution in 1789 and ‘98 and was famed for his uncompromising . . . Map (db m40578) HM
187 Georgia, Jackson County, Braselton — 78-3 — The Braselton Family
In 1876 William H. Braselton, Sr. and his wife, Susan Hosch Braselton, established a 796-acre farm in western Jackson County. The Braseltons’ children, Henry, Green, John Oliver, Belle, and Lena , grew up working on the family farm, developing . . . Map (db m24176) HM
188 Georgia, Jackson County, Hoschton — 78-1 — Hoschton Train Depot
The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad. In 1833 this depot was built on land donated by the brothers. The railroad transformed the town and . . . Map (db m18272) HM
189 Georgia, Jefferson County, Louisville — 081-3 — "Yazoo Fraud"
The notorious "Yazoo Fraud" act was passed and later repealed in the old State Capitol that stood here 1794-1807. The 1794 Georgia legislature sold 35,000,000 acres of land along the Yazoo River in what is now Alabama and Mississippi at 1½ cents . . . Map (db m58365) HM
190 Georgia, Laurens County, Dublin — 087-2 — Laurens County
Laurens County was created by Act of Dec. 10, 1807 from Wilkinson County. Originally, it contained all of Pulaski and part of Johnson Counties. Among prominent residents of Laurens County were Gov. Geo. M. Troup and Gen. David Blackshear. It was . . . Map (db m49538) HM
191 Georgia, Lee County, Leesburg — 088-4 — Lee County
Lee County was created by Acts of June 9, 1825 and Dec. 11, 1826 from Creek cessions of Jan. 24, 1826 and March 31, 1826. Originally, it contained all land in Randolph, Stewart, Quitman, Sumter, Terrell, Webster and part of Marion and Clay . . . Map (db m40125) HM
192 Georgia, Lowndes County, Valdosta — 092-1 — Lowndes County
Lowndes County was created by an act of the Georgia Legislature December 23, 1825, from lands previously in Irwin County. It was named for William J. Lowndes, a South Carolina statesman. The first count officers commissioned May 29, 1826, were Henry . . . Map (db m40166) HM
193 Georgia, Macon County, Oglethorpe — 096-1 — Macon County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 14, 1837, is named for Nathaniel Macon of North Carolina, President Pro-Tem of the U.S. Senate. The first County Site at Lanier was moved to Oglethorpe in 1854 to be on the railroad. Lanier became . . . Map (db m223517) HM
194 Georgia, McDuffie County, Thomson — 094-2 — McDuffie County
McDuffie County was created by Act of Oct. 18, 1870 from Columbia and Warren Counties. It was named for George McDuffie (1788-1851). Born in Columbia (now Warren County, Ga.), he became a political leader in S.C. He was a Maj. Gen. of Militia, . . . Map (db m42688) HM
195 Georgia, Miller County, Colquitt — 100-1 — Miller County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature February 26, 1856, is named for Judge Andrew J. Miller who died in 1856. A Commander of the Oglethorpe Infantry, he served in the legislature for more than twenty years and was several times President . . . Map (db m55508) HM
196 Georgia, Montgomery County, Mt. Vernon — 103-4 — Montgomery County
Montgomery County, created Dec. 19, 1793 out of Washington, originally contained all of Wheeler and Tattnall and parts of Treutlen, Toombs, Emanuel and Dodge Counties. It was named for Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery (1736- 1775), "an early martyr to . . . Map (db m21842) HM
197 Georgia, Morgan County, Madison — Madison
On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County placed this marker here to commemorate the community of Madison Named in honor of U.S. President James Madison, the town of Madison was established as the permanent seat of Morgan County . . . Map (db m16233) HM
198 Georgia, Morgan County, Madison — The Town Commons
The Georgia Legislature initially designated 100 acres (Parts of Land Lots No.36, No.35, & No.23) for Madison’s establishment. The Justices of the Inferior Court subdivided the land to create a “publick” square as well as lots for sale . . . Map (db m49234) HM
199 Georgia, Peach County, Byron — Jailhouse Park / City of Byron1999 / Incorporated 1874
Jailhouse Park Jailhouse Park is so named because of its proximity to the town jail built c. 1875. The building was constructed on a 40 square foot plot of land owned by Dr. C.H. Richardson and purchased by the commissioners of the city of . . . Map (db m198010) HM
200 Georgia, Peach County, Fort Valley — 111-1 — Peach County
This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 18, 1924, is named for one of Georgia's leading crops, the Georgia Peach known throughout the nation and beyond. The famous Elberta Peach was developed in Georgia by Samuel B. Rumph and is grown . . . Map (db m53097) HM

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