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Why Is Newnan Called the "City of Homes"?
Why Is Newnan Called the "City of Homes"?
Have you ever wondered why Newnan is called the "City of Homes"? Is it because of the number of beautiful antebellum homes inside the city limits? Yes, but there is more to the story.
In the early 1800's, the western part of Georgia was still Indian territory. The Creek Indians, named by the Scotch-Irish settlers because of the area's numerous small creeks, inhabited the area from the Ocmulgee River to the Chattahoochee River and were led by a chief named General William McIntosh (ci.newnan.ga.us)
During the 1820's, the Creeks ceded their land to the State of Georgia and five counties, including Coweta, were formed. Coweta County, named for the Cowetas or Lower Creek Indians, was officially created by Legislative Acts of June 9, 1825 an...