- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Title:
- Georgia county snapshots: Clinch County [2006]
- Creator:
- Georgia. Department of Community Affairs
- Contributor to Resource:
- Georgia. Department of Community Affairs
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Georgia. Department of Community Affairs
- Date of Original:
- 2006
- Subject:
- Georgia
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- publications (documents)
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA C495 .S1 S6 C59 2006
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc495-b-ps1-bs6-bc59-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_y-ga-bc495-b-ps1-bs6-bc59-b2006-belec-p-btext
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
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Community Profile
:: Clinch County ::
County February 14,1850 Formed
County Seat Homerville
Incorporated Argyle, Dupont, Fargo and Homerville Cities
Total Area 809.4 square miles
History Clinch County, the 94th county formed in Georgia, was created from portions of Ware and Lowndes counties in 1850. The county was named for General Duncan Clinch, who served in the War of 1812, defeated the Seminole Indian Chief Osceola in Florida, and later served in the U.S. Congress.
Points of Part of the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge lies in Clinch County. Both the St. Interest Mary's and Suwannee Rivers rise within the swamp. World famous
Stephen C. Foster State Park is located in Fargo. The park's boat tours are a twisting and turning adventure through the Okefenokee Swamp.
Notable One notable person from Clinch County is the well-known Citizens actor/author/playwright, Ossie Davis, who was born in Cogdell.
Annual The largest festival in Clinch County is the Timberland Jubilee, held in Events Homerville in October to honor the contributions of the timber industry to
the local economy. Events include a Timberland Run, an Arts and Craft Show, and other entertainment/
Additional http://www.georgiaplanning.com/CountyPortal/countyportal.asp? County Info FIPS=13065
Homerville Municipal Complex
Huxford Genealogical Library
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