New Marion County Courthouse State Historical Marker

Located at the Marion County Courthouse, Buena Vista, Ga.

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NEW COURTHOUSE - 1850

 

Built in 1850 of locally made brick, this

is one of two courthouses standing in

Marion County. The other built in 1848 is

at Tazewell. The first courthouse was at

Horry. When the county seat was moved here

the town was called Pea Ridge. Wishing a

new name the citizens chose Taylor, for

Gen. Zach Taylor, but found there was al-

ready a Taylor, Ga. Then came news of a

Mexican War victory at Buena Vista and

this name was chosen. Pea Ridge was one

mile from the ancient Indian village of

King's town on the Uchee Trail used by

Indians to carry trading goods 300 miles

from Alabama to Savannah.

 

 

 

098-3 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954

Photo: Keith Hair

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