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Bleckley County, Georgia
| County Formed |
July 30, 1912 |
| County Seat |
Cochran |
| Incorporated Cities |
Cochran |
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Total Area |
217.4 square miles |
| History |
The 145th county formed in
Georgia, was created in 1912 and was originally part of Pulaski county. The
county was named for Georgia Supreme Court Justice Logan E. Bleckley, a poet
and philosopher. The Middle Georgia College Museum
is housed in the 1870s Pace House, home of the first president of the college.
It is said to be the oldest home in Cochran.
The county has
one municipality, Cochran, the county seat. Cochran was named for Arthur E.
Cochran, president of the Macon & Brunswick Railroad, who was influential
in the development of the county.
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| Points of Interest |
The Ocmulgee River and Game
Preserve offers fishing, boating, and hunting to outdoor sports enthusiasts.
The Ocmulgee Wildlife Management Area, shared with Twiggs County, is another
attraction. |
| Education |
Cochran is home to Middle Georgia
College, recognized as the oldest two-year college in America. It is one of the
original units of the University of Georgia System. |
| Annual Events |
Festivals in Bleckley County
include the Spring Hillside Bluegrass Festival and the Barksdale Blast.
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Cities and Towns In Bleckley County
(County Seat)
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