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:: 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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