National Register of Historic Places listings in Quitman County, Georgia facts for kids

This article is about some really old and important buildings in Quitman County, Georgia. These buildings are so special that they are on a list called the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This list helps protect places that are important to America's history. Think of it like a Hall of Fame for buildings and places!

Historic Buildings in Quitman County

Quitman County has a few buildings that have been around for a long time and have interesting stories. Let's learn about two of them!

The Quitman County Courthouse: A Place for Community

The Quitman County Courthouse is a very important building in Georgetown, the county seat. It's where many important county decisions are made and where people go for official business.

• Built: This courthouse was built in 1939.
• Style: It's a one-story building made of strong brick.
• How it was built: It was built with help from the Public Works Administration. This was a special government program during the Great Depression that helped create jobs by building public places like courthouses.

The Quitman County Courthouse, built in 1939.

The Quitman County Jail: An Old Structure

Right near the courthouse is the Quitman County Jail. Jails are buildings where people who have broken laws are held. This one has a long history!

• First Jail: The very first jail here was made of wood and built way back in 1859.
• Current Building: That wooden jail was replaced in 1891 with the brick building you see today. It's a reminder of how things were done a long time ago.

The Quitman County Jail, built in 1891.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Quitman County Courthouse		June 8, 1995 (#95000718)	111 Main St. 31°53′09″N 85°06′33″W / 31.885833°N 85.109167°W / 31.885833; -85.109167 (Quitman County Courthouse)	Georgetown	This one-story brick courthouse was built in 1939 by the Public Works Administration using federal relief funds.
2	Quitman County Jail		August 13, 1981 (#81000200)	115 Main St. 31°53′08″N 85°06′35″W / 31.885556°N 85.109722°W / 31.885556; -85.109722 (Quitman County Jail)	Georgetown	The original jail was a wooden structure built in 1859. It was replaced in 1891 with the current brick structure.