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Riceborough Historical Marker
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- Riceborough State Historical Marker
- Located on U.S. 17 near the junction with Ga. 119
in Riceboro, Ga.
(Text)
RICEBOROUGH
Near the old North Newport Bridge,
a short distance East of here, the Court House Square for Liberty
County was laid out by Act of February 1, 1797. Riceborough was
then the Seat of justice for Liberty County, and a Court House
and Public Buildings were erected here on land given by Matthew
McAllister, Esq. Thomas Stevens, Daniel Stewart, Joel Walker
and henry Wood were named Commissioners.
Riceborough was for many years
an important port for the shipping of rice and other agricultural
products from this area.
- 089-13 GEORGIA HISTORICAL
COMMISSION 1957
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