Lowndes County was established on Dec. 23, 1825, and named for William Jones Lowndes of South Carolina. Mr. Lowndes was an influential U.S. congressman, presidential nominee, and attorney. The Georgia Historical Marker is located outside of the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse. Photo and information courtesy of the National Archives and Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum, which is open free to the public Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.