The Gavel

Address: 1 Town Sq, Blairsville, GA 30512

Description: The representation of the 5 Supreme Court Justices either born or raised in Union County

History: This icon displayed in the "Greetings From Union County, Georgia" mural serves as a symbol to honor the unique distinction that Union County holds in producing 5 State Supreme Court Justices that were either born or raised in the county. No other surrounding county in the North Georgia Mountains can say that it has produced as many State Supreme Court Justices as Union County. The combined efforts of Union County's Supreme Court Justices spans into 2 different states, Georgia and Florida. When combining the years served by each State Supreme Court Justice, the total amount of years served by these men adds up to 74 years, nearly 3 quarters of a century.

Fun Facts: 1. Union County may very well be the only county in the North Georgia Mountain region to have had 2 Supreme Court Justices raised on the same street. 2. One of the Supreme Court Justices being mentioned once served as a Chief Justice for the Florida Supreme Court. 3. The courtroom is the Old Union County Historical Courthouse is named in honor of 2 of the mentioned(In the video) Supreme Court Justices. 4. The work of Supreme Court Justices for Union County spans into 2 different states, Georgia and Florida. 5. One of the Supreme Court Justices also served as Governor of Georgia.