Sandersville is one of the old towns of the Georgia interior, having been designated Washington County’s seat of government in 1796. The present courthouse is the third to serve the county. The first was destroyed by fire in 1855 and a second structure was burned by Sherman’s forces during the Civil War. This High Victorian, with its Second Empire clock tower, has long been a symbol of Sandersville. Sadly, its architect is unknown.
National Register of Historic Places
Brian, I agree that Jared Irwin deserves a much bigger place in Georgia and American history. His contributions and character created a huge legacy that is little celebrated by modern Georgians and Americans. As an old Georgia History educator, I thought so much of him that fifty years ago when my son was born, I gave him the name of “Jared”. There are few political leaders who can live up to his accomplishments and service to our state and country. Today we could use more patriots like Jared Irwin.
Brian, that’s a nice courthouse. I’m surprised they don’t know the architect. You’d think that would be somewhere in county docs. The “old” courthouses are so much more interesting than today’s “government center”. Hope you’ve had a nice spring. I’m hoping to get out and shoot more now that our Minnesota winter has ended abruptly and early.