National Register of Historic Places

Old Marion County Courthouse

Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia
Listed
September 17, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80001116

About this property

The Old Marion County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse building in Tazewell, Georgia, which served as the county seat of Marion County, Georgia for a short time. It was built in 1848. The county seat was moved in 1850 to what is now Buena Vista, Georgia. The site is commemorated with a historical marker. The building has also served as Marion Lodge No. 14 F. & A.M. (Free and Accepted Masons). The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and is located on Georgia State Route 137.

Location

Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia
32.38079, -84.44089

Categories

ECONOMICSLAWPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURECOMMUNICATIONS
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Old Marion County Courthouse listed on the National Register?

Old Marion County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 17, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Old Marion County Courthouse?

Old Marion County Courthouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Marion County Courthouse?

The period of significance for Old Marion County Courthouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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