Burke County, Georgia, the heartland of the good life. Known as the "Bird Dog Capital of the World," Waynesboro was named for General Anthony "Mad Anthony" Wayne, a famous Revolutionary soldier. Burke 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
Here, the convenience of the city is tempered by the beauty and charm of the country. The county sprawls over 835.1 square miles of east central Georgia between Augusta and Savannah. Incorporated Feb. 5, 1777, Burke County had a population of 22,754 at last census. Waynesboro is the county seat. Keysville, Midville and Sardis are also incorporated cities within the county.
One of Georgia's eight original counties established in 1777, Burke County is full of history. During the American Civil War, the county provided the Poythress Volunteers and the Grubb's Hussars, which were a part of Cobb's Legion. Burke County claims 10 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.
Georgia 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. Plans are being made now to build two additional reactors at Plant Vogtle.
Small town shopping and professional establishments work comfortably with industrial facilities to create a stable lifestyle for those who call the area home. Here, the convenience of the city is tempered by the beauty and charm of the country.
Antebellum houses blend with Victorian cottages and mix with modern homes to create a community that defines history itself.
Life in Burke County offers so many rich rewards you might find it difficult to leave. And that's okay ... we are delighted to welcome you to the family.
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