Category Archives: –EFFINGHAM COUNTY GA–
Effingham County Courthouse, 1908, Springfield
Designed in 1908 by Savannah City Hall architect Hyman Wallace Witcover, this iconic and unique Georgia courthouse was recently restored. A newer, more modern courthouse was constructed across the street to accomodate Effingham County’s population boom. (Thanks to Tracy for … Continue reading
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Effingham County Courthouse, 1908, Springfield
This beautiful tree celebrates Christmas in the newly restored Effingham County Courthouse. It was grown by Truitt’s Christmas Tree Farm, a local business operated by Truitt & Amber Zipperer, with the help of their year-old son, Holland! http://www.truittschristmastreefarm.com/
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Effingham County Courthouse, 1908, Springfield
This view was made from the gallery.
Filed under --EFFINGHAM COUNTY GA--, Springfield GA
Effingham County Courthouse, 1908, Springfield
This view, made from the gallery, shows the jury box.
Filed under --EFFINGHAM COUNTY GA--, Springfield GA
Effingham County Courthouse, 1908, Springfield
Gallery
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John Adam Treutlen, Georgia’s First Elected Governor
This portrait by George Mandus hangs behind the judge’s bench in the old Effingham County Courthouse. Treutlen, the son of an indentured servant who went on to become the wealthiest plantation owner in present-day Effingham County, was early associated with … Continue reading
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Zion Lutheran Church, 1872, Effingham County
http;//www.zionlutheranga.com/about-zion/history-of-zion/ On 8 December 1864, Major General William T. Sherman headquartered in this historic churchyard.
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Antebellum Church, Meldrim
I was very excited to find this church, which is presently known as Solid Rock Baptist Church. I’m sure it’s of antebellum construction, since it features a slave gallery, but have been unable to find out anything further regarding its … Continue reading
Filed under --EFFINGHAM COUNTY GA--, Meldrim GA
