Hancock County, GA

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HANCOCK COUNTY, situated toward the easterly part of Georgia, with Oconee river on the west, and the Ogeechee on the east. Area, 600 square miles. Face of the country undulating; soil fertile. Seat of justice, Sparta. Pop. in 1810, 13,339; in 1820, 12,734; in 1830, 11,822; in 1840, 9,659; in 1850, 11,578. (Fanning's, 1853)
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    County
    Containing Unit
    Birthplace of
    Name Type
    Powelton, GA City or Town
    Sparta, GA City or Town
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