Historic Fayette County Georgia is rife with landmarks and reminders of the past. Many historic buildings, mills and cemeteries give us a window from which to view the way things were in days gone by!
The Fayette County Courthouse was constructed in 1825, making it the oldest remaining in the state of Georgia. The clock tower was added in 1888, and the building has been remodeled several times.
The courthouse fell victim to arsonists in 1983, but the damage was limited enough to retain the original structure and the building survived. Although government operations have been moved to a new and larger building, the old courthouse still houses the Chamber of Commerce and has several meeting rooms.
The courthouse sits in the square in the center of old downtown Fayetteville, and may be one of the most photographed buildings in the state. The photograph in this article was taken in the late 1990's with Christmas lights and a dusting of snow, very unusual in Georgia!
If you have never visited Fayetteville Georgia, put it on your list of "must photograph" places. There are many photographic opportunities that are not to be missed!
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Richard - very nice post. I love old and historical buildings and it was nice to learn the history of this one.
You are so full of knowledge about your city, I love it! Thanks for the great pic. KM
Richard, Anybody can just take a picture but the framing and lighting here is terrific.
I love old buildings and this picture is amazing. Thanks for the history lesson.
I want to visit now! This is a great post!
Lisa...
It is a landmark in these parts! Thanks for the comment.
Kristin...
Thanks, I have "been around" for a while! lol
Rich...
And there's something about transparency film that can't be beat! Thanks, my friend!
Mel...
This photo is an older one, and I was patiently waiting for the holidays to use it! Thanks, my friend.
Charlene...
Thanks, over ten years in the making! lol I really appreciate the comment.
Richard, it is amazing how much history there is in our local areas, if we just look for it. Good composition on the photo.
Richard, these old downtown square courthouses have such charm. Yours has certainly survived a great length of time.
Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing, it really got me in the mood since we don't have snow here yet!
Merry Christmas Richard!
Thanks for the history, beautiful picture!
Oh my what a beautiful photograph! You are a true inspiration to me....I love this kind of post. Thanks for guiding me into an arena for my blogging.
Debbie
That is a very unusual courthouse! Very pretty!
Merry Christmas!
Caren
Ricard - Beautiful as usual! I have never been to Fayettville, but I must put it on my list of things to do, and places to go in Georgia!
Cool, Richard. I like stuff like this. You should post this in Buildings, Architecture, and Dings.
Richard,
Thank you. Will add it to the list. If you don't mind I'll do it when it's a little warmer. :)
Steve
Richard: This photograph looks like it belongs on a Christmas card. Have you ever thought of doing a custom series of holiday cards for your friends, family and clients? What a great gift for them...and for those that would receive them.
Richard - Beautiful photo (again). Just wanted to let you know that the last link in the post is broken. "realestate" is spelled wrong in the link reference.
Great photo, Richard. Great composition! This could definitely be on a Christmas card... but then again so could a great many of your photo's.
It looks as though many of the old historic building have been restored!
Richard with all your posts of really neat stuff I may have to make a trip to your neck of the woods!
Michael S...
Thanks, this is one of my Christmas favorites!
Gary W...
It really is a wonderful thing to behold!
Pam...
It's always nice to hear from you. Please don't become a stranger!
Laura G...
You are most welcome!
Debbie...
Local places of interest are MUSTS for Localism posts! We'll be watching for some from you!
Caren...
I have a million photos of this courthouse, this is one of my favorites!
Jim...
The old Courthouse and Starr's Mill are the two must-see places in Fayette County!
Shirley...
I will look into that group! THX
Steve H...
Good idea, it was kind of chilly today! lol
Richard,
This is one very beautiful building not to mention the photograph. I need some lessons in taking photos.
That is a beautiful photograph. Thanks for sharing the courthouse! ~A:)
Richard - like the perspective of the shot. Now there is another "must see" place on my list.
Chris Ann...
I have done them as card I send out to friends and family ... there's a post in the works telling about it! Thanks, as always, for the support!
Matt S...
Oh wow, thanks for that ... I didn't know, and I copied and pasted that into about 100 posts! Guess what I'll be doing all night? ;)
Jesse...
I still love transparency film! It really pops!
Another awesome picture Richard. Old buildings are among my favorite things to check out.
Bill...
Yes, the downtown area of Fayetteville is still in great shape!
Mandi...
It would be nice if you could make it one day!
JL..
I like them a lot too!
Richard, this is a breathtaking photo!! You are so talented. Cute too! Just saying.
Richard,
WOW! This looks like a place I need to visit. Beautiful photo!
Thanks for sharing it!
Ann
I do enjoy walking through old buildings but they do have issues that have to be dealt with. It looks great.
It looks like a beautiful building! And that fact that it is still standing after all these years plus a fire in 1983 is amazing!
Hey Richard,
Thank you for the taste of history, and for the tremendous photo!
Beautiful photograph and nicely presented blog on the courthouse! I'm off to do a post on historical Raleigh and this helps. Thx.