How We Built the Bartow County Courthouse Monument Sign
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Some sign projects call for more than creating something that looks good on its own. The sign also has to make sense for the property around it.
That was especially important when Signs and More worked on this custom monument sign for Bartow County. The existing building is historic, so the new sign needed to complement its established character rather than look out of place in front of it.
The finished monument combines brick and block construction with a cast seal and dimensional lettering. The result is a permanent identification sign that works with the architecture behind it and creates a strong, professional entrance to the property.
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Designing a Monument Sign Around an Existing Building
One of the most important considerations for this project was the building itself.
A monument sign occupies a prominent position on a property, which means its appearance can have a major impact on how the entire site looks from the road. For a historic property, that relationship becomes even more important.
Instead of treating the monument as a separate element, the goal was for the new sign and existing building to visually work together. The brick and block construction, overall appearance and sign details were chosen with the surrounding property in mind.
This is an important part of planning a custom monument sign. The right solution is not always the newest-looking or most elaborate option. Sometimes the best sign is one that feels like it belongs there.

Proof #1
"Changable panel sign on brick monument"

Proof #2
"Cast metal seal and letters on monument"

Proof #3
"Cast metal seal and letters on monument"
Matching the Character of a
Historic Property
Creating a new sign for an older property presents a different challenge than starting with a new commercial building.
The existing architecture already establishes the look of the site. Adding a monument that does not relate to that architecture can make even a well-built sign feel disconnected from its surroundings.
For the Bartow County monument, considerable attention was given to creating a finished structure that complemented the historic building. The
brick monument provides the architectural foundation for the sign, while the cast seal and dimensional lettering provide the identification and detail needed on the sign face.
Looking at the completed project, the monument and building read as parts of the same property rather than two unrelated structures.
(Photos show us color matching the decorative blocks.)
Bringing the Bartow County Identity Into the Sign
The monument needed to do more than complement the building. It also needed to clearly represent Bartow County.
A cast seal serves as a prominent visual element on the monument, paired with dimensional lettering for the county courthouse identification. These elements add depth to the sign face while keeping the overall appearance appropriate for the property.
The combination of masonry and dimensional sign components is one of the reasons custom monument signs can be adapted to such a wide range of properties. The structure can respond to the architecture of the site while the sign face carries the identity of the organization it represents.
Yes. Monument signs can be designed around the architecture, materials, colors and overall character of an existing property. For the Bartow County Courthouse project, creating a monument that complemented the historic building was an important part of the project.
A monument sign becomes a prominent part of the property. Because this sign sits alongside a historic building, its appearance needed to work with the existing architecture rather than feel like a separate or unrelated addition.
The cost depends on the type of repair, materials, and condition of the sign. After evaluating your sign, we provide clear recommendations and pricing options.
The monument incorporates brick and concrete block construction along with a cast seal and dimensional aluminum lettering. These elements were brought together to create a permanent sign that complements the surrounding property.
Yes. Monument signs can be customized around the needs and appearance of an existing property. Signs and More works with masonry, dimensional lettering and other monument sign options to develop solutions appropriate for each site.
Yes. Signs and More designs, manufactures and installs custom monument signs throughout Bartow County and surrounding areas. Our primary manufacturing facility is located in White, Georgia, in Bartow County.
Yes. We restore signs through repainting, panel replacement, and full refurbishments to improve appearance and extend lifespan.
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