Oconee County, Georgia
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History
from the historical marker posted outside the Oconee County Courthouse
This County, created by Act of the Legislature February 25, 1875, is named for the Oconee
River which forms its eastern boundary. In 1801 Watkinsville was
made County Site of Clarke County but in 1875 the Clarke County Site
was changed to Athens. As a result indignant local citizens brought
about the formation of Oconee County with Watkinsville as County
Site. Among the first County Officers were: Sheriff Weldon M. Price,
Clerk of Superior Court Jas. M.A. Johnson, Ordinary James R. Lyle,
Tax Receiver David M. White, Tax Collector Robert R. Murray,
Treasurer Thomas Booth, Coroner James Maulden and Surveyor
Wm. E. Elder.
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