The Ghost of J. W. Golucke
The haunted courthouse
of Newton, Ga. - The 1906 Baker County Courthouse is one of 20
Georgia courthouses designed by J.W. Golucke. In 1907, Mr. Golucke
was charged with alleged misappropriation of funds and sent to
jail. He proclaimed his innocence but soon after died in the Baker
County jail. Many believe he was falsely accused and that his ghost
still haunts the courthouse today. This ghost legend is infamous
tale that all who visit Newton are sure to
hear.
photo courtesy of Carl
Vinson Institute of Government
Historic Baker County Courthouse, Newton, Georgia
Union County Historical Society of Georgia, Copyright 2006