Sunday, July 24, 2016

Dade County, Georgia History & Genealogy

When was Dade County, GA Created?

Dade County was established on December 25, 1837 from Walker County. The county was named in honor of Major Francis L. Dade (1793 - 1835), a military commander during the Seminole War. You can read a summary narrative history of the county in The New Georgia Encyclopedia.

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