Union County
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 34° 52.552 W 083° 57.508
17S E 229586 N 3863271
How the county was named, and first officers.
Waymark Code: WM37P
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 10/30/2005
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member snake1411
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Union County was created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 from Cherokee. Originally, it contained part of Fannin and Towns Counties. In 1832 there was much discussion over Union ans States' rights. John Thomas, chosen by the people as a representative for the new County, when asked to suggest a name, is reported to have said, "Name it Union, for none but union-like men reside in it." First officers of Union County, commissioned March 20, 1833 were: James Crow, Sheriff; Arthus Gilbert, Clerk Superior Court; Joseph Jackson, Clerk Inferior Court; James Gaddis, Sr., Coroner; Joseph Chaffin, Surveyor.

Type of Marker: Other

Marker #: 144-5

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