Early County is named for Peter Early, who was a former governor, congressman and judge and who lived from 1773 to 1817.
Created: December 15, 1818
County Seat:
Richard Grimsley House 1819 – 1826
Blakely 1826 – present
County Courthouse – Blakely
Location: 111 Court Square / Main Street
Built: 1904 – 1905
Style: Neo-Classical Revival
Architect: Morgan & Dillon
Contractor: W T Jay
Description: The building faces south and is a two story dark red colored brick structure. The south front has a large portico supported by four large white columns rising to a pediment at the roof line. There are large windows on the second story behind the portico. On the center of the roof is a large round dome with clock and black dome. The building was renovated in 1992 to 1994. The architect was Ellis, Ricket & Associates Architects of Valdosa and the contractor was Anderson Construction Company of Fort Gaines.
Courthouses:
N – Clay County and Calhoun County
E – Calhoun County, Baker County and Miller County
S – Seminole County
W – Houston County, Alabama and Henry County, Alabama
Photos taken 2009