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Burke County, GeorgiaBurke County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
Etymology - Origin of County Namenamed for English political writer, member of the British Parliament and supporter of the colonies' interests, Edmond Burke. Demographics:County QuickFacts:
HistoryBurke County was one of Georgia's original eight counties. Originally organized as the Parish of St. George, Burke County was named for English political writer, member of the British Parliament and supporter of the colonies' interests, Edmond Burke. Points of InterestGeorgia Power Company's Alvin W. Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant is located in the county on the Savannah River and began operation in the late 1980s. Notable CitizensBurke County claims ten Georgia Governors by birth, residence, or marriage. Lyman Hall, Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence and member of the Continental Congress, had a plantation in the county. The other nine Governors with Burke County ties are John Houston, Samuel Elbert, Edward Telfair, Jared Irwin, James Jackson, David Emanuel, William Schley, Herschel V. Johnson and Hoke Smith. Neighboring Counties:
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County Resources:County http://www.burkecounty-ga.gov/ Additional County Info http://www.georgiaplanning.com/CountyPortal/countyportal.asp?FIPS=13033 |
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