21-511: Chattooga County Courthouse , on Courthouse Sq. in Summerville, Georgia , was built in 1909. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The courthouse has three pedimented Corinthian tetrastyle entrances; the fourth entrance, also pedimented, has just four Corinthian pilasters. It has a domed clock tower. The portion of the block includes the courthouse and
42-510: A property in Georgia on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Summerville, Georgia Summerville is a city and the county seat of Chattooga County, Georgia , United States. The population was 4,534 at the 2010 census. Summerville was founded in 1838 as the seat of the newly formed Chattooga County. It was incorporated as
63-470: A lowered ceiling ; the old pressed metal has been replaced by acoustical tile. Behind the simple bench is an arched stained glass window proclaiming “wisdom, justice, and moderation”. The balcony is enclosed. The walls are plaster with wooden wainscoting. A small holding cell is in the hall behind the bench. On March 23, 1839, the Interior Court Justices were granted the authority by an act of
84-520: A town in 1839 and as a city in 1909. Summerville was named from the fact it was a popular summer resort. The city thrived in the late 1880s with the construction of the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus Railroad (later part of the Central of Georgia system). The Chattooga County Courthouse , listed on the National Register of Historic Places , was completed in 1909. The Summerville Depot , completed by
105-451: A two-story brick courthouse (pictured above) was built, serving the county until the construction of the present courthouse in 1909. On July 30, 1908, the Board of Roads and Revenue initiated a bond referendum scheduled for December 1908, with the purpose of voting on a $ 55,000 bond issue to finance the construction of a new courthouse. The bond issue was approved, and the Board began planning for
126-478: Is a list of the more than 2,000 properties and historic districts in the U.S. state of Georgia that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Listings are distributed across all of Georgia's 159 counties . Listings for the city of Atlanta are primarily in Fulton County's list but spill over into DeKalb County's list . This National Park Service list
147-427: Is bounded on the north by Cox St.; east by Washington St.; south by Commerce St.: and west by an alley. All entrances of the courthouse are pedimented. Pavilions project from a core; a domed clock tower with a lantern rises in three stages. An iron fence surrounds the courthouse. Original wooden doors are at the entries; marble wainscoting is about 4 feet high in the hallway on the first floor. The courtroom has
168-454: The Great Seal of Georgia . Interestingly, this window garnered more renown for the courtroom than some of the typically "sensational" trials that typically attract fleeting attention. The courthouse's dedication was commemorated with the laying of the cornerstone at this grand new establishment, organized by the county's Masons on July 15, 1909. Among the items placed within the cornerstone were
189-629: The Central of Georgia in 1918, is also listed on the National Register, and is home to several annual festivals. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km ), all of it land. The city lies along the Chattooga River at the western base of the Taylor Ridge . U.S. Route 27 connects Summerville with Chattanooga, Tennessee , to
210-486: The General Assembly to choose a location for the county seat, purchase land, subdivide it into lots, and sell those lots to generate funds for the construction of a county courthouse and jail. They acquired a parcel of ninety acres from John F. Beavers for the sum of $ 1800. Until this endeavor was completed, the legislative directive specified that meetings take place at the residence of John Pickens Henry. Following this,
231-599: The History of Summerville Lodge No. 109 F & A. M., a copy of the July edition of The Summerville News, a historical account of the bond election related to the courthouse bonds, various Masonic documents, and several business cards from local businessmen. One of the finest buildings in Chattooga County, this courthouse faces the main street of town and is an architectural focal point for Summerville. This article about
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#1732868804368252-508: The Interior Court may have designated Summerville as the county seat. In any case, on December 21, 1839, the General Assembly formally incorporated Summerville and designated it as the permanent county seat. Apart from its central location, the primary reason for selecting this site was the presence of a significant spring. This spring, known by various names including Big Spring, Beavers Spring, Cleghorn Spring, and eventually Willow Spring,
273-405: The average family size was 3.04. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males. The median income for a household in the city
294-405: The city. The population density was 1,144.3 inhabitants per square mile (441.8/km ). There were 2,092 housing units at an average density of 525.4 per square mile (202.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 72.06% White , 25.31% African American , 0.07% Native American , 0.15% Asian , 0.90% from other races , and 1.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of
315-653: The new courthouse's construction. After seeing the recently constructed courthouse in Baxley, Georgia , in Appling County , the Board decided to adopt identical plans for Chattooga County. The court validated the $ 50,000 bond issue, and the bonds were sold to the Robinson-Humphrey Company of Atlanta in January 1909. Construction of the new courthouse commenced under the supervision of R.L. Rolland. The present courthouse
336-491: The north, and Rome to the southeast. Georgia State Route 114 connects the city with Lyerly to the south, and Georgia State Route 48 connects the city with Menlo near the Alabama state line to the west. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 4,435 people, 1,769 households, and 997 families residing in the city. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,556 people, 1,823 households, and 1,141 families residing in
357-410: The population. There were 1,823 households, out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 17.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and
378-485: The region, possibly at the suggestion of David Taylor, a prominent settler from Augusta . The initial sale of lots progressed slowly, and it wasn't until 1842 that a log courthouse was erected at the intersection of Washington and Jackson Streets (now Commerce Street), which is still the courthouse's current location today. The first courthouse was a log structure constructed in 1842 by the Hitchcock brothers. Subsequently,
399-868: Was $ 24,911, and the median income for a family was $ 35,579. Males had a median income of $ 26,707 versus $ 20,222 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,090. About 18.1% of families and 20.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 28.5% of those under age 18 and 20.3% of those age 65 or over. Public education in Summerville is administered by the Chattooga County School District . The district operates four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district has 184 full-time teachers and over 2,834 students. National Register of Historic Places listings in Georgia Download coordinates as: This
420-399: Was capable of providing water to the town's residents for an extended period. Although there was some dispute regarding the spring's ownership, it remained with Colonel Beavers, yet there was an informal agreement allowing the town's inhabitants to utilize the water. Initially named Selma, the county seat of Chattooga County was later changed to Summerville to promote the pleasant climate in
441-667: Was constructed in the Neoclassical Revival Style , and it was designed by the Bryan Architectural Firm. The construction of this impressive $ 60,000 edifice was undertaken by the Falls City Construction Company from Louisville, Kentucky , with F.L. McGinnis serving as the project superintendent. One of the notable and distinctive features of the Courthouse is its stained glass window, which showcases
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