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  New Georgia Encyclopedia: Monroe County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Monroe County escaped much of the destruction associated with the Civil War, possibly because of its reputation as a center for healing and respite.
was a substantial part of the county's economy until the era of the boll weevil, whose destruction of the county's cotton caused many farmers to turn to commercial dairy farming.
According to the 2000 U.S. census, the population of Monroe County is 21,757 (70.4 percent white, 27.9 percent fl, and 1.3 percent Hispanic), an increase of 27.1 percent since 1990.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2369   (974 words)

  
 GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
In that year's general election, Georgia voters ratified the proposed amendment on Nov. 2, 1920, which marks the date of Lamar County's creation (although a state historical marker on the courthouse grounds incorrectly cites the county's creation as the day the legislative act proposing the constitutional amendment was approved).
In 1904, Georgia voters had approved a constitutional amendment limiting the number of counties in the state to 145.
In 1945, Georgia voters ratified a new constitution -- one which provided an absolute limit of 159 counties, with an additional provision (see text) that no new country could be created except through consolidation of existing counties.
www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/histcountymaps/lamarhistmaps.htm   (299 words)

  
 georgia.gov - Monroe County
Monroe County was formed in 1821 from Creek Indian land.
It is named for President James Monroe, the 5th President of the United States and author of the Monroe Doctrine.
Forsyth, the county seat, is named for John Forsyth, who, as minister to Spain, negotiated the purchase of Florida in 1819.
monroecounty.georgia.gov   (85 words)

  
 GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Monroe County's first courthouse, built in Forsyth in 1825, served the county until torn down in 1895 or 1896.
Monroe County was organized by an act of the legislature approved Dec. 24, 1821 (Ga. Laws 1821, p.
Initially, the legislation directed that Monroe County courts and elections be held at the house of Henry H. Lumkin.
www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/courthouses/monroeCH.htm   (414 words)

  
 City of Monroe
Monroe's colorful history is typified by its' ante-bellum homes, historic downtown, and venerable government buildings.
The growth and prosperity that Monroe enjoys can be attributed to the innovative and progressive thinking of its' community leaders.
Host to the largest skydive club in Georgia, Monroe's airport also hosts a sailplane club and an award winning squadron of the Civil Air Patrol.
www.monroega.com   (410 words)

  
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Minerva Norton, was born in 1848, in Fayette County, Georgia.
The 1850 Monroe County, GA census lists William Norton age 30, and born in the State of Georgia, as a tenant farmer on the land of his father-in-law, Seaborn Duke.
The 1850 Monroe County, GA census lists William Norton age 30, and born in the State of Georgia, as head of household with his wife Olivia age 26.
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 magoo.com: African-American McGoughs in the 1870 Census by Hugh McGough
Most of them were at Forsyth, Monroe county, the site of the plantation founded by Robert and Sandal Cabaniss McGough, and later managed by their son and daughter-in-law, Robert Carson and Margaret Hollis McGough.
Robert's older brother was James McGough (born in 1790 in Fort Augusta, Georgia), the youngest child and third son of Robert McGough and Agnes "Nancy" McWhorter.
Marshall county is on the north edge of Mississippi on the boundary with Tennessee.
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 Monroe County Georgia Salt List
Around the time of the Civil War, salt was a necessity for curing meat This was important not only for individual families, but for their abilities to sell their meat.
Most of the salt had previously come from Europe and with the war blockade, salt had to be found in: 1) salt springs 2)mines of rock salt Gov. Brown offered 5,000 reward for the discovery of salt springs that could produce 300 bushels daily.
To assure a just distribution of the valuable salt, Gov. Brown instructed the Justices of the Inferior Courts of each county to create lists of those eligible (these men also had to advance the $ to pay for it!) Distribution was by 1/2 bushel to: a..
www.usgennet.org /usa/ga/county/taylor/monroe/saltlistmonroe.htm   (347 words)

  
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The 1850 Monroe County, GA census lists Sebron Duke age 44, born in the state of Georgia, with a value of real estate of $1000.
Olivia "Olive" Duke, was born on September 16, 1824, in Putnam County, Georgia.
Nazareth Norton, was born in February of 1847, in Monroe County, Georgia.
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 Home Page
Monroe County was established in 1821 from what was formerly Creek Indian land.
One for the Monroe County Web Pages and one for Archives where some files may be located.
The original Monroe County included all of what would become Pike County and Upson County and parts of Bibb, Butts, and Spalding Counties.
www.rootsweb.com /~gamonroe   (335 words)

  
 GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Rather, county officials rented office space in Barnesville, while the local Masonic Hall was used for court sessions.
Barnesville began in 1820 as a stagecoach stop in what was then Monroe County on the old Alabama Road running from Macon westward.
In 1822, Barnesville was included in the portion of Monroe County used to create Pike County.
www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/courthouses/lamarCH.htm   (492 words)

  
 Georgia Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Bonnell of Virginia; Burke & Screven Counties, Georgia
Hearn of SUssex County, Delaware & Hancock County, Georgia
Georgia Pioneers was developed by Jeannette Holland Austin to share information preserved over a 40-year period.
www.georgiapioneers.com /genealogiesexplan.html   (912 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Monroe County, Ga.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
U.S. Representative from Georgia 6th District, 1925-32; elected unopposed 1924, 1926; died in office 1932.
U.S. Representative from Georgia 6th District, 1893-95; state court judge in Georgia, 1913.
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 Monroe County, Georgia GA, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
The county is in the Macon metro area.
This was an increase of 7.68% from the 2000 census.
Monroe County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=8095   (610 words)

  
 Georgia Land Lottery, 1821
Before leaving Hall County, let us summarize what is known and not known about Bud and his family in 1825.
Thomas, age 34, who was a lucky winner in Henry County four years before in the 1821 Land Lottery, is assumed to be living with Bud, and unmarried.
[2] On January 7, 1826, Osburn deeded to Daniel Hammond of Hall County for $50 on the waters of Shoal Creek, 125 acres.
home.earthlink.net /~willpaz/Mullins/georgialandlottery1821.htm   (600 words)

  
 Monroe County schools - district elementary, middle, and high school information
In 2005-2006 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8.
The different student groups are identified by the Georgia Department of Education.
In 2004-2005 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11.
www.greatschools.net /cgi-bin/ga/district_profile/118   (1079 words)

  
 Monroe County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
Georgia's 50th county was named for James Monroe, who was President of the United States when the county was created.
The new county seat was named Forsyth, in honor of Georgia politician and diplomat John Forsyth (1780-1840) In an act of Dec. 10, 1823, the legislature confirmed this action by designating Forsyth permanent county seat and incorporating it as a town (Ga. Laws 1823, p.
Nichols and Related Families of Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virgina.
www.segenealogy.com /georgia/ga_county/mro.htm   (1021 words)

  
 Monroe County, Georgia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2005 Census Estimate shows a population of 23,785.
The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.12.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.20 males.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Monroe_County,_Georgia   (373 words)

  
 Monroe County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Monroe County, Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Click on the Monroe cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Monroe County:
This monroe co. Home on a wooded 1.36 acres is move in...
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/GA/County/MONROE   (341 words)

  
 Monroe County, Georgia houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Monroe County is $487 a month.
Monroe County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is below Georgia state average.
Tornadoes in this county have caused 3 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004.
www.city-data.com /county/Monroe_County-GA.html   (477 words)

  
 Monroe County, Georgia QuickLinks from the US Census Bureau   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Population by Race and Hispanic or Latino origin: Georgia counties, Places in Georgia
Historical population counts, 1900 to 1990, for all counties in Georgia
Summary statistics for Georgia counties by NAICS (North American Industry Classification System): 2002
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 Today's Mortgage Rates for Monroe County, Georgia, Zero Lender Fees
Cofedbank is a direct lender of home mortgage loans for the state of Georgia.
Conforming Loans: Monroe County, Georgia mortgage rates for home loans less than or equal to $417,000.
All Monroe County, Georgia (GA) mortgage rates are subject to change without notice.
cofedbank.com /mortgage/rates/georgia/monroe-county   (161 words)

  
 Monroe County, Georgia Genealogical Records Information
Georgia State Archives, 5800 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260; 678.364.3700
Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker Str, Savannah, GA 31401; 912-651-2125, Fax: 912-651-2831
Email us if you have a genealogical website dealing with this county
www.mygeorgiagenealogy.com /ga_county/mro.htm   (1021 words)

  
 Appraisers Monroe County Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Ken Yasinski Appraisals is a progressive appraisal company specializing in reasonably priced, fast-turn-time appraisals and consulting that help homeowners set selling prices that maximize profit but do not discourage and turn away potential buyers from considering your home.
Lexington Appraisal is a full service appraisal company headquarters in Atlanta, GA with an office in the Bronx, NY.
We presently offer appraisal services in over 70 counties in Georgia and 14 counties in New York.
www.listnlook.com /ga.app.monroe.html   (150 words)

  
 Monroe County Homes for Sale - Monroe County Real Estate > Georgia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
Harmon Homes.com makes your search for real estate and homes for sale in Monroe County, Georgia easy.
Browse from 14 real estate listings to view new homes, houses for sale and commercial properties in Monroe County, Georgia.
Harmon Homes has everything you need to find the perfect home for sale in Monroe County, Georgia.
www.harmonhomes.com /real-estate/homes-for-sale/Georgia/county/Monroe   (420 words)

  
 Monroe County, Georgia - Free Public Records Directory
Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority - Deed Record Index for all Georgia Counties.
Contains property transactions from all counties since January 1, 1999, including the name of the seller and buyer, location of the property, any liens on the property, and the book and page where the actual deed is filed in the county.
Monroe County statistics for population, ethnicity, housing, geography and businesses.
publicrecords.onlinesearches.com /GA_Monroe.htm   (252 words)

  
 Monroe County - Georgia Homes for Sale - MLS Real Estate Listings
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You can also find world-class hunting and fishing by looking for Georgia Real Estate Listings in areas like Rossville, Chickamauga, Lake Lanier, and Cartersville.
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 Find New Homes & Home Builders in Monroe County, Georgia at iNest.com
Then use iNest's Search to find new home communities in and around Monroe County being built by leading new construction home builders.
The median is the middle value when all are arranged from highest to lowest.
Data on sales tax may be limited and this figure may only be accurate to the county level for many communities.
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 Georgia Monroe County Lawyers at LawSeek.net :: Georgia Monroe County Lawyers & Georgia Monroe County Attornys
Choosing an Georgia Monroe County lawyer or Georgia Monroe County Law Firm to represent you in Monroe County is an important decision.
Quickly and easily find a Georgia Monroe County Attorney by browsing our directory of Georgia Lawyers and Local Georgia Law Firms.
The LawSeek.net Georgia Monroe County Lawyer Directory provides a comprehensive overview of local Georgia Monroe County Lawyers and Georgia Monroe County Law Firms.
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