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Stewart County GA
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Stewart County, Georgia
| County Formed |
December 23, 1830 |
| County
Seat |
Lumpkin |
| Incorporated Cities |
Lumpkin and Richland |
| Total
Area |
458.7 square miles |
| History |
Stewart County was named for
General Daniel Stewart, an officer in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812,
and grandfather of President Theodore Roosevelt.
The Woodland, Mississippian, and
Creek Indians were all inhabitants of Stewart County at one time or another.
Two of the six largest Indian mounds in Georgia are located in the
county.
The historic community of
Westville is also located in the county. This was never actually a town, but is
made up of more than 25 historic homes, shops and public buildings moved to the
site from the surrounding counties. It is an example of 1850's pre-industrial
West Georgia life, and is open to the public.
Lumpkin was named for Wilson
Lumpkin, a two-term governor of Georgia, U.S. Congressman and Senator. He was a
leading advocate of state rights and "Indian Removal."
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| Points
of Interest |
Providence Canyon State Park is
located in Stewart County. Nicknamed "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon"
this park is a collection of canyons and gullies. These gullies were caused by
the erosion from the poor farming practices previously used in the area. The
1,061-acre park also has the largest natural collection of the rare
"Plumleaf Azalea" in the world.
The historic community of
Westville is also located in the county. This was never actually a town, but is
made up of more than 25 historic homes, shops and public buildings moved to the
site from the surrounding counties. It is an example of pre-industrial West
Georgia life, and is open to the public.
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| Annual
Events |
Among Stewart County's many
special events include Lumpkin Heritage Days, Richland Pig Fest, and the State
of Georgia Wild Game and Fish Cook-off. |
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Cities and Towns In Stewart County
Lumpkin (County Seat)
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