Murray County Georgia AHGP

Web Name: Murray County Georgia AHGP

WebSite: http://murrayga.genealogyvillage.com

ID:68358

Keywords:

County,Murray,AHGP,

Description:

Murray County, Georgia American History and Genealogy ProjectFrom page 755 of the 1854 Gazetteer of the United States ........MURRAY - a county in the N.N.W. part of Georgia, bordering on Tennessee, hasan area of 600 square miles. The Coosawattee river forms part of the southernboundary, the Connasauga traverses the county from N. to S., and unites withthe other on the border, to form the Oostenaula; it is also drained by Holly,Sumach, Rocky, and Mill creeks. The surface is elevated, and in some partsmountainous: the Cohuttah and Chattoogata mountains are remarkable for theirgrand and picturesque scenery. The soil is generally fertile. Indian corn,wheat, oats, potatoes, and cotton are the staples. In 1850 the countyproduced 518,745 bushels of corn; 56,588 of oats; 67,391 of sweet potatoes,and 159 bales of cotton. There were 10 saw mills, and 9 tanneries. Itcontained 27 churches, 1 newspaper office, and 400 pupils attending publicschools. Gold, silver, lead, zinc, and hydraulic limestone are found in thecounty. Since the Western and Atlantic railroad was opened the population hasincreased rapidly. Organized in 1832, and named in honor of Thomas W. Murray,a former member of the Georgia legislature, and speaker of the house.Capital, Spring Place. Population, 14,433, of whom 12,503 were free, and1930, slaves.{Baldwin, Thomas and J. Thomas, M.D. New and Complete Gazetteer of the UnitedStates. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Grambo, & Co., 1854}According to the US Census Bureau statistics, the 2010 Census showed a population count for Murray County of 39,628 people. ***SEARCH THIS SITE***This website is a place for everyone to be able to share what information they have and what they know about Murray County with other researchers. Any and all information is welcomed. Happy hunting!Links to mailing lists and other important resources for the Murray County area.Surrounding CountiesFannin CountyGilmer CountyGordon CountyWhitfield County Bradley County, TennesseePolk County, TennesseeWelcome to The American History and Genealogy Project(AHGP), an unincorporatednot-for-profit network of independent sites devoted to History Genealogy,and covering North American Countries and Territories. For more informationabout our group, including how you can join us, please see ourAbout page. Be sure to add us to your favorites list and check back often.This page was last updated Tuesday, 26-Dec-2017 18:44:08 EST. Webspace for this site is generously provided by and

TAGS:County Murray AHGP 

<<< Thank you for your visit >>>

Genealogy and History of the Murray County, Georgia area.

Websites to related :
Genest Murray LLP | Barristers

  Leaders in LitigationFor over 25 years Genest Murray LLP has provided quality, effective advice on dispute resolution and litigation matters.Learn Mor

Anthony Murray M

  As founder of the Oasis Church in Greater Atlanta, Anthony Murray has built a thriving social ecosystem based in faith, justice, and the belief that g

Dynamic Color - Premium Tat

  Triple Black Tattoo Ink - 8 oz. Bottle Regular price $30.00 Our colorsetsoffer a wide range of colors in convenient sets.

notcoming.com | Not Coming t

  Features The End In its nascent years NotComing.com was a decided acolyte to the genre writing of Danny Peary (Cult Movies and its two sequels, as w

The Center for Lutheran Theology

  Commemorating the Demise of the Iron CurtainBy UWE SIEMON-NETTO For students entering college this autumn, the Berlin Wall might seem like distant his

Dynamic Works Institute

  The People Training CompanyFostering growth through lifelong learning, professional development, and performance enhancement tools. Quality SystemsPla

N-Dynamic

  We are dedicated to researching the needs, lifestyle, attitudes and behaviors of the fast growing and dynamic middle to upper class consumers in China

Dynamic Funds

  Charting the Path Forward Introducing the Dynamic Advisor Playbook

Dynamic Healthcare Systems Medi

  Our turn-key software provides remote management of your Medicare Advantage operations. Dynamic Healthcare SystemsDynamic Healthcare Systems provides

Public Library | Big Rapids Comm

  Banned Books Week is from September 27th through October 3rd. This annual event celebrates our freedom to read, draws national attention to the harm c

ads

Hot Websites