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The Valdosta-Lowndes County area was home to the Timucua, the Hitchitee, the Seminoles, and Creeks. By 1838 Native Americans were forced out of the south by the US government and pioneering settlers.
Lowndes County was officially created on December 23, 1825. In 1828 Franklinville was established as the county seat until it was moved to Troupville in 1837. The City of Valdosta, named after the plantation home of Govenor George Troup, was incorporated as the county seat in 1860.
Early History of Lowndes County and Valdosta , Georgia
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Liberian Connection
From Lowndes to Liberia
One hundred and twelve Black men, women, and children emigrated from Lowndes County Georgia to Liberia in 1871 and 1872, just 7 years after the Civil War…continue
To Liberia and Back
Before March 2009, I did not know Harmon Warsaw, but both of us have a love for genealogy and history. I live in Valdosta, Georgia (Lowndes County). Warsaw is from Arthington Liberia (Africa) …continue
Vanishing Georgia: Photos of Lowndes County Georgia
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