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Clayton Namesake Enjoyed Distinguished Career
Published Nov 03, 2008

Way to go, Augustin.

Clayton County was formed out of Fayette and Henry counties in 1858, and named for Augustin Smith Clayton. He lived from 1783-1839 and served as a judge and member of the Georgia General Assembly and U.S. House of Representatives.

The first inhabitants of the Clayton County region were believed to be Creek Indians, and Jonesboro (originally named Leaksville) was founded in 1823. Jonesboro became a key railroad stop from Macon to Terminus (later named Atlanta), thereby connecting the Southeast to the port city of Savannah.

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Business Images Clayton County, 2009 Edition

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Clayton Namesake Enjoyed Distinguished Career

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Way to go, Augustin.

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