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:: Barrow County :: 
 
County July 7, 1914 Formed 
County Seat Winder 
Incorporated Auburn, Bethlehem, Carl, Statham and Winder Cities 
Total Area 162.2 square miles 
History Barrow was created in 1914 as a way of settling a dispute among the citizens of the City of Winder, which at the time was located at the juncture of three counties. A new county was created from parts of Gwinnett, Jackson, and Walton counties, with Winder designated as the county seat. The new county was named for David Crenshaw "Uncle Dave" Barrow, long-time chancellor of the University of Georgia. 
Winder was incorporated in 1893 when the Seaboard Air Line Railroad was built through the town. It was named after the president of the railroad, John H. Winder of North Carolina. Before being incorporated as Winder, the town was called Brandon. Prior to that, it had been known as Jug Tavern. 
The city of Russell in the county was one of 187 inactive municipalities to lose their charters in 1995 as a result of a 1993 Act of the General Assembly. 
 
Points of Fort Yargo State Park is located in the county. The park includes the old Interest Fort Yargo, a log fort constructed in 1792 for protection from the Creek 
and Cherokee Indians. 
 
Notable Richard B. Russell, Jr., who served as governor of Georgia and as U.S. Citizens Senator from 1933 to 1971, was from Barrow County. His father, Richard 
Russell, Sr., was Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court from 19221938 and swore in his son as governor. 
 
Annual The holiday season begins with a Christmas parade in Winder. Events 
County http://www.barrowga.org 
Chamber of http://www.barrowchamber.com/ Commerce 
Additional http://www.georgiaplanning.com/CountyPortal/countyportal.asp? County Info FIPS=13013 
 
Barrow County Courthouse, Winder 
 
Gainesville Midland Railroad, Winder 
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