Early County Courthouse

The Early County Courthouse is a Neoclassical court building in Blakely featuring marble floors throughout its public areas and four solid granite columns on each side of its brick facade. The structure combines classical design with practical elements needed for daily courthouse operations.

The courthouse was constructed in 1904 as the fourth judicial building for the county, following three earlier structures that served the area starting in 1827. This construction reflected the region's growth and need for a more permanent administrative center.

The courthouse square features a stone monument that honors peanuts and reflects the crop's economic role in local farming history. This public recognition shows how agriculture shaped the community's identity over generations.

The building remains in active use as the county's administrative hub for legal matters, so visitors should expect standard courthouse hours for public access. Those interested in viewing the architecture can visit the public square and explore the classical facade and grounds with their monuments.

The square holds a wooden flagpole from 1861 made from local pine, standing as one of the few original examples of its kind still standing today. This unusual structure draws visitors interested in Civil War era artifacts and regional woodworking history.

Location: Blakely

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 31.37750,-84.93420

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:06