Marion County Courthouse (Georgia)

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Marion County Courthouse
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LocationCourthouse Sq., Buena Vista, Georgia
Coordinates 32°19′6″N84°31′3″W / 32.31833°N 84.51750°W / 32.31833; -84.51750 Coordinates: 32°19′6″N84°31′3″W / 32.31833°N 84.51750°W / 32.31833; -84.51750
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
Built1928 (1928)
Built byW. C. Fulford
ArchitectT.W. Smith, E.A. Smith
Architectural style Vernacular, Neoclassical
MPS Georgia County Courthouses TR
NRHP reference # 80001115 [1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 18, 1980

The Marion County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Buena Vista, Georgia, county seat of Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1850 of local brick. A historical marker commemorates the courthouse and its construction. [2] A columned entrance was added in 1928. [3] The courthouse's architecture is described as Vernacular architecture with Neoclassical Revival architecture alterations. [3] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980. It is located in Courthouse Square.

Buena Vista, Georgia City in Georgia, United States

Buena Vista is a city in Marion County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Columbus, Georgia-Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,664 at the 2000 census. Formerly known as Pea Ridge, the city changed its name to Buena Vista in honor of Zachary Taylor's victory in the Mexican–American War. The city is the county seat of Marion County. It is the birthplace of baseball legend, Josh Gibson and Medal of Honor recipient Luther H. Story. The visionary art site Pasaquan is located four miles (6 km) from Buena Vista, in rural Marion County.

Marion County, Georgia County in the United States

Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 Census reflected a population of 8,742. The county seat is Buena Vista. The county was created on December 14, 1827. The county was named for General Francis Marion of South Carolina.

Vernacular architecture category of architecture based on local needs, construction materials and reflecting local traditions

Vernacular architecture is architecture characterised by the use of local materials and knowledge, usually without the supervision of professional architects. Vernacular buildings are typically simple and practical, whether residential houses or built for other purposes.

The Old Marion County Courthouse in Tazewell, Georgia is also listed on the National Register.

Tazewell is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.

See also

This is a list of properties and districts in Marion County, Georgia that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP).

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References

  1. National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service.
  2. historical marker Georgia Info
  3. 1 2 "Counties - GeorgiaInfo". georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu.