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In 1823, the town was incorporated and renamed Clayton. It was named after a prominent jurist and congressman, Judge Augustin S. Clayton, who served in both the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate before being elected as a US Representative from Georgia, serving two terms from 1831–1835.
The town’s name was shortened to Clayton in 1823. Isolated from Outside World Isolated from the outside world by mountains and frequently impassable roads, Clayton was little changed by the mid-1800s.
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Originally inhabited by Cherokee tribes, the town of Clayton was incorporated in 1821 by European settlers. The mountain community is known for its thriving downtown, unique lodging, outdoor recreation and restaurants, earning it the title of Farm to Table Capital of Georgia.
Jul 11, 2022 · Clayton, Georgia: Trail Town Standing Tall. You may well drive a while to get to Clayton, seat of Rabun County, in the northeast corner of Georgia. It’s worth the trip. Cradled by the north Georgia mountains of Rabun County, Clayton draws thousands of hikers and history lovers each year. It’s a small place, Clayton, at the intersection of ...
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Jun 9, 2012 · Augustin Smith Clayton was a politician and jurist of national significance in the early nineteenth century. Both Clayton County and the town of Clayton, the seat of Rabun County, are named in his honor, as are major streets in Athens and Lawrenceville.
Sep 8, 2004 · On November 30, 1858, the state legislature created Clayton County from parts of Fayette and Henry counties, making it the 125th county in the state. Clayton County is named for Augustin Smith Clayton, a Virginia native who moved with his family to Georgia as a child.
Aug 13, 2008 · The –ia suffix, meaning “ state of ,” comes from the Greek and was tacked onto the end of many place names via the vast imperial and lingual legacy of the Romans.
