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Creek
Indians lived on the land that now comprises Monroe County long before
the colonial expansion in 1540. On January 8, 1821, the Treaty of
Indian Springs was signed by the head chiefs, including General
McIntosh, of the Creek Nation, ceding the land between the Ocmulgee
and the Flint rivers to the US Government.
Five counties were
created from the ceded lands, Dooly, Fayette, Henry, Houston and
Monroe. The original Monroe County included all of what would become
Pike County and Upson County and parts of Bibb, Butts and Spalding
counties. Monroe County was named for James Monroe, author of the
Monroe Doctrine and fifth president of the United States. Forsyth was
named for the illustrious orator and statesman of Georgia, John
Forsyth.
Forsyth is the seat of
Monroe County and derives its charm from natural amenities and a
breathtaking blend of old and new. Located in central Georgia, it's
located along the Peach Blossom Trail following US Highways 41 and 341
from Jonesboro to Perry. It's approximately 25 miles north of Macon
and 50 miles south of Atlanta. |
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