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 Incorporated in 1849, the City of Oglethorpe has played an
important role in shaping Macon County's history. When the county seat moved to
Oglethorpe, the population swelled to 16,000 people and an unsuccessful attempt was made
to make Oglethorpe Georgia's capital city.
At that time, Oglethorpe was one
of Georgia's larger cities. However, a grave blow fell during the 1860's when a
smallpox epidemic spread throughout the town. Hundreds perished and fled. After the
Civil War the community began to recover and although the population never fully regained
its former stature, the small town not only survived but prevailed over this adversity.
Oglethorpe is a lovely community
in which to raise a family, with beautiful historic homes and churches. Visit the
historic Macon County Courthouse which has been recently renovated to its original beauty.
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