BURKE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC

WAYNESBORO, GA

The Burke County Genealogical Society Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Waynesboro, Georgia that was founded in 1977. Its aim is to promote, encourage, and facilitate the study of genealogy, family history, and local history. Its members work to collect, preserve, and share information related to Burke County's families, communities, and history.

The society offers programs, courses, and workshops to help educate people with an interest in genealogy and local history. It also maintains a collection of genealogical and historical materials in its library, including books, maps, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other artifacts. The library is open to the public and the society provides research assistance for those who need help with their research.

The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter and sponsors events such as the annual Burke County Genealogical Fair. This event allows researchers to come together and share knowledge about Burke County families and local history.

The Burke County Genealogical Society is a valuable resource for those researching their family history or local history in Burke County, Georgia. By working together, the society and its members are helping to preserve the history of Burke County for generations to come.

BURKE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WAYNESBORO GA. US MID #8401300604

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Burke Co. GA WWI S.S. Otranto Tablet This tablet is placed to perpetuate the memory of Burke County men who, in the service of their country in the World War, lost their lives in the sinking of the S. S. Otranto, October 6th 1918.

This tablet is affixed to the courthouse in Waynesboro, GA.

Uploaded Memorial Day 2021

Wayside Home UDC Marker - Millen, GA The marker remembering the Wayside Home is on the grounds of the Jenkins County Courthouse in Millen, GA

Jenkins County Courthouse (alt view) - Millen, GA <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse</a>
Jenkins County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Millen, GA. Designed in a Neoclassical Revival architecture style by L.F. Goodrich, it was built in 1910. Unlike most courthouses in Georgia of the period, this one is three stories tall. It has columns that are plain and fluted, which are on high bases. The building has a bracketed cornice. On top is a copper-domed clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980

Jenkins County Courthouse Blind Justice statue detail - Millen, GA As I was getting ready to take this photo, and older lady drove up to me. She said she lived in Millen as a child but did not recall this statue. She asked me if this was original to the courthouse or if it had been added more recently. I wish I had an answer for her, but I didn't know much about Millen before getting here.

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checking this website leads me to think the statue dates back to 1910. The link also notes the scales she is holding are missing, but is still impressive as few GA courthouses have statues.

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse</a>
Jenkins County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Millen, GA. Designed in a Neoclassical Revival architecture style by L.F. Goodrich, it was built in 1910. Unlike most courthouses in Georgia of the period, this one is three stories tall. It has columns that are plain and fluted, which are on high bases. The building has a bracketed cornice. On top is a copper-domed clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980

Jenkins County Courthouse clock tower detail - Millen, GA <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse</a>
Jenkins County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Millen, GA. Designed in a Neoclassical Revival architecture style by L.F. Goodrich, it was built in 1910. Unlike most courthouses in Georgia of the period, this one is three stories tall. It has columns that are plain and fluted, which are on high bases. The building has a bracketed cornice. On top is a copper-domed clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980

Jenkins County Courthouse - Fair on the Square I arrived in Millen on the afternoon of the yearly Fair on the Square. Only one carnival ride, the &quot;Berry Go Round&quot; had not been removed.

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse" rel="noreferrer nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_County_Courthouse</a>
Jenkins County Courthouse is a historic county courthouse in Millen, GA. Designed in a Neoclassical Revival architecture style by L.F. Goodrich, it was built in 1910. Unlike most courthouses in Georgia of the period, this one is three stories tall. It has columns that are plain and fluted, which are on high bases. The building has a bracketed cornice. On top is a copper-domed clock tower. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 18, 1980

City of Millen, GA Mural The centerpiece of this mural is Central Of Georgia #804 passenger train stopping at the depot with is just across the street from the building this is painted on. The mural also depicts a steam train, a water tower and the entrance to Magnolia Springs state park. The mural was painted in 2017 by John W. Christian and is #12 on the Georgia Mural Trail.

Burke County, GA WWII Honor Roll Dedicated to the lasting memory of all who served in World War II. This monument is located on the grounds of the Burke County Courthouse in Waynesboro, GA

This photo was uploaded in honor of Veterans Day, 2018.

Contact BURKE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC

BURKE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 1522
WAYNESBORO
GA
30830-7227

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MID #	8401300604
Name	BURKE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	582324476
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	33.091837, -81.958879
CODES	FIPS State Code: 13 FIPS County Code: 033 US Census Tract: 950100 US Census Block: 1003