About this city
Also known as: Dairy Capital of Georgia
Nestled between Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee in central Georgia's historic Piedmont region, Eatonton serves as the county seat of Putnam County. Established in 1807 and named after General William Eaton, a hero of the First Barbary War, the town developed rapidly as a wealthy cotton-growing plantation center during the antebellum era. Eatonton is globally celebrated for its immense literary heritage, serving as the birthplace and home of two of America's most influential writers: Joel Chandler Harris, creator of the Uncle Remus stories, and Alice Walker, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Color Purple. The city layout is defined by stunning Greek Revival historic architecture and a vibrant cultural economy centered on its lakes and literary tourism.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Tour the historic exhibits and character displays at the Uncle Remus Museum. View the antebellum mansions and historic homes along the Eatonton Historic District walking tour. Go boating, jet-skiing, or bass fishing on Lake Oconee.
