The home of R.E.C. Dougherty stood on the foundations of the house to the north. Here, as Chairman, he held the first meeting of the Carroll County Court, March 11, 1822. Members were, Daniel Barcroft, John Bone, Banks W. Burrow, Edward Gwin, John Gwin, Thomas Hamilton, Samuel Ingram, Samuel A. McClary, Mark R. Roberts & John Stockard.

Marker is on Main Street (Alternate U.S. 70) 0.1 miles east of McLemoresville Road, on the right when traveling east.

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