More Information on Spalding County

Spalding County was formed in 1851 from parts of Fayette, Henry and Pike counties. The 96th county created in the state was named after Thomas Spalding, the first Georgian known to have successfully harvested cotton and sugar cane.

Griffin was named for General L. Griffin, the first president of the Monroe Railroad. This railroad later became the Central of Georgia.

A walking tour organized by the Griffin Historical and Preservation Society covers 38 properties in and around the Griffin Commercial Historic District. Examples of the places listed on the National Register include the Lewis-Mills House (1850s), the Hill-Kurtz House (1860) and Middle Georgia Medical College (1859).

Sources: www.georgia.gov