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Feb 15, 2024 · Favorites include Lake Country Outfitters, 44 Marketplace, Holy Cow Leather & Goods, and The Artisans Village Art Gallery. We’ve curated the top 10 things to do, blending history, nature, and local charm, to ensure an unforgettable adventure in this charming Georgia town.
Apr 5, 2021 · 1. Visit the historic Uncle Remus Museum. Source: instagram. Perhaps one of Eatonton’s most famous residents was Joel Chandler Harris, the man behind the stories of the Uncle Remus Museum. Uncle Remus was a character Harris created based on the tales some slaves would share with him during his time working at Turnworld plantation.
Eatonton, Georgia was founded as the county seat of Putnam County in 1808. Learn more about the city’s rich history through our detailed timeline!
Eatonton. Type: Town with 6,600 residents. Description: county seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States. Postal code: 31024. Categories: city in the United States, county seat, municipality of Georgia and locality. Location: Putnam, Georgia, South, United States, North America. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude.
Eatonton is brimming with Antebellum structures, rich literary history, mom and pop shops, local eateries, and the sweetest tea in the South. The county itself is surrounded by 2 lakes and a National Forest. beaches, hiking trails, and water sport rentals make Putnam County a tourist destination for all.
Eatonton is a city in and county seat of Putnam County, Georgia, United States. [1] As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 6,307. [2] It was named after William Eaton, an officer and diplomat involved in the First Barbary War. [3]
The Eatonton Historic District in Eatonton, Georgia is a 275 acres (111 ha) historic district which is centered around the Putnam County Courthouse and the city hall, and includes most of the town. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975; the listing included 60 contributing buildings. [1]
