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	Habersham County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Habersham County is a county located in the state of Georgia.
		It is named for Joseph Habersham, soldier and delegate to the first Continental Congress in 1776, who later served as Postmaster General (1795-1801).
		The Chattahoochee River rises in Habersham county, as immortalized in Sidney Lanier's poem, "Song of the Chattahoochee":
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Habersham_County,_Georgia (402 words)

	New Georgia Encyclopedia: The Habersham Family
		Joseph Habersham, in particular, became a zealous revolutionary in 1774, although his aging father expressed his own loyalty to Britain.
		Joseph thereupon became the second-generation family patriarch, helping third-generation descendants achieve success as planters, merchants, lawyers, and physicians in the antebellum era.
		One descendant, Josephine Clay Habersham, is particularly remembered for her diary of Savannah in the Civil War.
	www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-661 (881 words)

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		The new county was named for Joseph Habersham, a leader of the American Revolution and Postmaster General under Presidents Washington and Adams.
		Habersham had a summer home in the area, which still stands and is one of 33 buildings in the county on the National Register of Historic Places.
		With the population growth around Atlanta, Habersham is an increasingly popular destination for day and weekend trips, and the northern part of the county has seen a boom in summer home construction.
	habershamchamber.com /files/Attractions/AttractionsBriefHistory.html (405 words)

	American President
		Joseph Habersham was born in Savannah, Georgia, on July 28, 1751, and attended the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) but did not graduate.
		Returning to politics in 1785 as a delegate in the Continental Congress, Habersham was a member of the Georgia constitutional convention in 1788 and served two terms as mayor of Savannah, Georgia (1792-1793).
		Habersham subsequently returned home to Savannah, earning a name in the mercantile profession he had primarily practiced as a young man. In 1802, he rose to the presidency of the Georgia branch of the Bank of the United States, serving in that capacity until his death in Savannah on November 17, 1815.
	www.americanpresident.org /history/johnadams/cabinet/CabinetCopy3/JosephHabersham/email.html (200 words)

	Joseph Habersham (1751-1815) \| John Habersham (1754-1799) \| James Habersham, Jr. (1745-1799) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The three Habersham brothers - who here rest beside their distinguished father, James Habersham - were prominent patriots in the American Revolution and outstanding public men during the early years of the Republic.
		Joseph Habersham, ardent Son of Liberty and a member of the Council of Safety, took part in the raid on the King's powder magazine in 1775, and in 1776 personally accomplished the dramatic arrest of the Royal Governor, Sir James Wright.
		He served (as did John Habersham) on the board of Trustees created in 1785 to establish the University of Georgia, and was Speaker of the General Assembly in 1782 and 1784.
	georgiamagazine.com /counties/chatham/tour/064b.htm (200 words)

	Georgia Department of Community Affairs
		Habersham County was created in 1818 from Indian treaty lands.
		Georgia's 43rd county was named for Major Joseph Habersham, who fought in the Revolutionary War, was Mayor of Savannah, served in Congress and was President George Washington's Postmaster General.
		Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the county is crossed by parts of the Chattahoochee National Forest, and the Tallulah and Tugaloo Rivers.
	www.dca.state.ga.us /snapshots/p1.asp?County=Habersham (247 words)

	Habersham County Courthouse
		Habersham County's first courthouse was a small wooden structure built in 1821 (see photo) in the town square of Clarkesville.
		Habersham County was created on Dec. 15, 1818, by an act of the General Assembly (Ga. Laws 1818, p.
		Habersham was a leader in the independence movement in Georgia prior to the American Revolution.After the war, Habersham served as U.S. Postmaster General (1795-1801).
	www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/courthouses/habershamCH.htm (457 words)

	Habersham County History
		The 46th county of Georgia, Habersham County, was named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Colonel Joseph Habersham (1751 - 1815), and was established on December 15, 1818 by an act of the Georgia Assembly.
		Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia, Habersham County was formed from land contained in the Cherokee Indian Cessions of July 8, 1817 in the Treaty of the Cherokee Agency, and February 27, 1819 in the Treaty of Washington.
		Prior to the discovery of gold, Habersham County had experienced a slow-steady increase in it's population and fortunes, but as would soon be repeated in California, change came rapidly to the county with the fever of the gold rush.
	www.rootsweb.com /~gahaber2/history/history.htm (1693 words)

	Georgia Division of Public Health \| Counties \| Habersham County
		Habersham County had 6.3 licensed nursing home beds per 100 persons in 1999, compared with the state average of 5.5 per 100 persons.
		In 1999, the number of physicians in the county per 10,000 persons was 11, compared to the state average of 19.3.
		Georgia's 43rd county was named for Major Joseph Habersham, who fought in the Revolutionary War, was Mayor of Savannah, served in the Georgia Congress and was President Washington's Postmaster General.
	health.state.ga.us /regional/habersham/index.asp (198 words)

	MyGeorgiaRealEstate.com - Fain & Mitchell Properties - Habersham County, Georgia
		Habersham County had 1.8 hospital beds per 1,000 population in 1994, which was less than the statewide average of 3.9 beds per 1,000 population.
		Habersham County's per capita income was $16,193, as compared with $18,549 for the state and $20,105 for the United States.
		Habersham County's median household income in 1989 was $24,386.
	www.mygeorgiarealestate.com /habersham (1467 words)

	Habersham County Roadside Historical Markers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Habersham County was created by Acts of the Legislature, Dec.15, 1818, and named for Joseph Habersham (1751-1815), of Savannah, who had a summer home near Clarkesville.
		Habersham County is noted for its healthful climate and beautiful scenery, its peaches and apples, and its fine schools.
		Habersham School Supt. Claude Purcell purchased the site from the state for a dollar and due to his foresight and with the support of President Roosevelt's National Youth Administration, Habersham College opened in 1938.
	georgiamagazine.com /counties/habersham/markers.htm (1842 words)

	CFA Biography Joseph Chapman
		Joseph was granted land in Guilford County, NC after the Revolution, near present day Reidsville, and that land bordered John Hallum's.
		Joseph was present "when the first spade full of dirt was thrown up at the siege" until the impending arrival of Lord Rawdon caused the siege to be lifted.
		Joseph filed this affidavit because Ladd fled Georgia recently and Joseph was determined to have a settlement with him.
	www.chapmanfamilies.org /bio_joseph.html (5318 words)

	American Memory from the Library of Congress - Browse by
		Joseph Chew to James Madison and James Madison Sr., February 3, 1797.
		Joseph Chew to James Madison Sr., December 2, 1796.
		Joseph Habersham to James Madison, June 17, 1801.
	lcweb2.loc.gov /ammem/collections/madison_papers/titleJ53.html (864 words)

	HABERSHAM COUNTY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Habersham County was created in 1817-1818 by the Georgia Legislature.
		The earliest Habersham County setters were farmers and frontiersmen.
		Habersham County's apple orchards and vineyards are the contribution of more recent immigrants from Germany, Switzerland, England and Canada to our area.
	www.visitnortheastgeorgia.com /habersham_county.htm (487 words)

	Newswise
		Joseph and his two brothers were patriots known as Sons of Liberty, leading the fight for independence in the late 1770s, says Frank Lambert professor of history.
		But their father, James Habersham, who is rarely talked about, is the man responsible for salvaging colonial Georgia when it was floundering.
		For example, Joseph Habersham was responsible for arresting the British governor of Georgia, who was one of his father's best friends.
	www.newswise.com /articles/view/510097 (559 words)

	Habersham Memorial Hall--Atlanta: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
		Habersham Memorial Hall, the chapter house for the Joseph Habersham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, is a 20th-century building modeled after the circa 1819 Bulloch-Habersham House in Savannah, Georgia, designed by William Jay.
		Hornbostel's design for Habersham Memorial Hall is a fine example of the Regency style of William Jay, adapted in form and use for the 20th century.
		Habersham Memorial Hall is located at 240 15th St. It is not open to the public.
	www.cr.nps.gov /NR/travel/atlanta/hab.htm (310 words)

	Joseph Habersham
		Joseph Habersham Joseph Habersham (July 28, 1751–November 17, 1815) was an American businessman, Continental Congressman, soldier in the Continental Army and Postmaster General of the United States.
		He served as mayor of Savannah from 1792 to 1793 and then was appointed Postmaster General by President George Washington in 1795 and served until the beginning of Thomas Jefferson's administration in 1801.
		Habersham, Joseph Habersham, Joseph Habersham, Joseph Habersham, Joseph
	www.keywordmage.net /jo/joseph-habersham.html (155 words)

	The Mountain Traveler -Western Carolina and North Georgia Mountains (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Cornelia’s summertime festivity is a fireworks display sponsored by Habersham Bank on the Friday night prior to the Fourth of July, this year on June 27.
		Among the historical landmarks in the Clarkesville area is the home of Col. Joseph Habersham, for whom the county is named.
		Habersham was a Revolutionary War hero educated at Princeton University and went on to become the first postmaster general of the United States.
	www.themountaintraveler.com /cornelia.htm (2267 words)

	Habersham County: Beauty runs deep - gainesvilletimes.com
		Habersham County is framed by two major rivers with a wealth of wildlife, mountain lore and small-town charm in-between.
		Habersham County was created on Dec. 15, 1818, along with Gwinnett and Hall counties, from lands ceded by the Cherokee Indians on July 8, 1817 in a treaty.
		Georgia's 46th county was named for Joseph Habersham (1751-1815) of Savannah, a leader in the independence movement in Georgia prior to the American Revolution.
	www.gainesvilletimes.com /news/stories/20050413/artscommunities/94538.shtml (486 words)

	Destinations and Attractions: Travel Guide for Habersham County, Georgia
		A brief overview of Habersham County, Georgia, including its two colleges, North Georgia Technical Institute and Piedmont College, including sights and activities.
		Habersham County, Georgia, found in the extreme Northeastern Georgia corner, was established in 1818, and named after Joseph Habersham.
		Today, Habersham is home to two centers of higher learning: North Georgia Technical Institute, located in Clarksville, and Piedmont College, located in Demorest.
	njnj.essortment.com /habershamcounty_rasv.htm (409 words)

	Historic Sites Around Clarkesville, Habersham County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Brewer was Clerk of Court for Habersham County.
		It is historically significant as a fine local example of Gothic Revival style, relatively rare in Georgia; and as the home of Mitchell Franklin, early 20th century Ordinary of Habersham County.
		Habersham County, created December 19, 1818, was named for Joseph Habersham.
	www.georgiamagazine.com /counties/habersham/clarkesville (1225 words)

	John Houstoun Chapter History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Lewis was, at the time, a member of the Joseph Habersham Chapter and a native of Stewart County, Georgia.
		She was a paternal descendant of the Harris and Bolling families and a maternal descendant of the Wyatt, Booker, Brown, Tindall, Webb, Barnett and Kennon families.
		Alvah Weaver, Jr., who was also a member of the Joseph Habersham Chapter, a charter was approved for the John Houstoun Chapter on March 25, 1911.
	home.alltel.net /ehallman/darjh002.htm (235 words)

	Georgia Genealogical Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		The first white man to visit the area which later became Habersham County was Hernando de Soto, who came about 1540 in search of gold.
		Habersham County was named after Joseph Habersham, a patriot of the Revolutionary War, who later became Postmaster General of the United States.
		In 1818 Habersham County was formed from lands previously owned by the Cherokee Indians before their removal by Governor George R. Gilmer.
	www.gagensociety.org /libhaber.htm (732 words)

	Joseph Habersham
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	www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0822275.html (221 words)

	Rediscovering George Washington . Letter to Henry Knox, July 22, 1791 \| PBS
		William Houston or through any other channel [inserted: by the time you return]) the rate of abilities possessed by Colo. (Joseph) Habersham — to what they would most usefully apply — whether he is a man of arrangement — of Industry, &ca.
		Joseph Habersham was Postmaster General of the US.
		John Houston was a Judge of the Superior Court of Georgia in 1792.
	www.pbs.org /georgewashington/collection/pres_1791jul22.html (188 words)

	Habersham County, Georgia, USA - Historical Marker at the Courthouse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Habersham County, Georgia, USA - Historical Marker at the Courthouse
		Historical marker reads: Habersham County was created by Acts of the Legislature, Dec. 15, 1818, and named for Joseph Habersham (1751-1815), of Savannah, who had a summer home near Clarkesville.
		Benjamin Cleveland, Absalom Holcombe and James R. Wyly were sworn in as Members of the Inferior Court, Feb. 25, 1819, and Holcombe was succeeded by Arthur Alexander on April 20, 1819.
	www.co.habersham.ga.us /general/history/marker.php (241 words)

	SC Historical Society: Reminiscences of Dr. William Read, Arranged From Notes and Papers (Part I) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		R.'s return to Savannah, he found things in great perturbationthe opposition to Governmental measures had commenced, was conducted by a small irregular band, headed by Joseph Habersham (late Col. Habersham), which gathered daily.
		Read went to the Government House, and, while sitting in Council, the Governor and his officers, and Board, were made prisoners, by a deputation from the meeting of the people, who had constituted themselves a Council of Safety.
		Joseph Habersham was chairman, and one of the committee; Mr.
	www.schistory.org /displays/RevWar/archives-online/Gibbes__v__2__p__248a.html (1278 words)

	North Georgia - Habersham County Chamber of Commerce (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
		Even though their removal during the infamous "Trail of Tears" to western territories was fairly complete, their influence remains in the many native names used for rivers, gorges and cities in the area.
		Habersham County Schools are accredited with quality by the Souther Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC).
		Habersham County Medical Center (affiliated with Emory University Hospital and St. Joseph's Hospital, both in Atlanta).
	georgiamagazine.com /chamber/habersham/index.htm (825 words)

	Habersham County, Georgia GA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
		Habersham County, GA Habersham County is one of 159 counties in Georgia.
		This was an increase of 8.57% from the 2000 census.
		Habersham County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.
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