Clarke County papers, 1852-1892

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1852-1892

Extent:

0.2 Linear Feet 1 half box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Clarke County papers, ms2105, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of court records, receipts, and correspondence.

Biographical / historical:

Clarke County, in northeast Georgia, is the state's twenty-sixth county. It was originally inhabited by members of the Cherokee and Creek Indian nations, but the first white settlers arrived very soon after the end of the American Revolution (1775-83). Later, to entice new settlers to the area, the state offered 1,000 acres per family for a nominal sum. For more information, see the article Clarke County in the New Georgia Encyclopedia.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Public records -- Georgia -- Clarke County.
Court records -- Georgia.
Receipts (financial records)
Judicial records
Correspondence

Places:

Clarke County (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Clarke County papers, ms2105, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.