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jenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Wednesday, December 27, 2023- Page 11 e Ogeechee “Dead Town” of Hardwicke on the Ogeechee This week I would like to take a look at this dead town they called Hardwicke. I read this article in a magazine that made its way to my post box and wanted to share parts of it with you, my readers. On May 10, 1754, GEORGE TOWN was established at the “Elbow” of Great Ogeechee River, eight miles east. In February, 1755, Gov. Reynolds, dissatisfied with Savannah as a capital and as a port, chose this new site because it has a charming situation, the winding of the river making it a peninsula; and it is the only fit place for a capital. He preferred the deeper channel, the less lofty bluff, the more central location in the province, and the greater distance from the rival port of Charleston. But, the governor renamed it HARDWICKE in honor of his kinsman, the Earl of Hardwicke, Lord High Chancellor of England. Lots sold quickly, the plan's backers were granted 21,000 acres of land, and fortifications were planned; but the Home Government granted no funds and the project died, dooming Hardwicke to obscurity. In 1758, Hardwicke was included in the newly created Parish of St. Phillip. In 1793, Bryan County was created, with Hardwicke as County Site. In 1797, the County Site was removed to “Cross Roads" of Richmond Hill. By 1824, Alexander Netherclift was the sole resident. In 1866, an attempt was made to revive HARDWICK, but it failed; and so the town, which might have become one of its capitals became, instead, one of the “dead towns” of Georgia. Next week we are going to visit one of the historical sites on the Ogeechee that you may recongnize. Until next week. Merry Christmas! The Times Printing Services PRINT FsancHUHES OdlUiESSCf.RBS ENVELOPES BjiNHEftE IFHIATE5 T-SHIRTS .MYITATICfis Call Today! (912)451-6397 YOUR ALL AROUND PRINT SHOP - Tree & Stump Removal - Tree Triming & Removal - Brush Cutting - Land Clearing Diane Wade wins most fit award When it comes to the fittest senior in Jenkins County, look no further than Diane Wade. She has won the coveted 2023 fittest Silver Sneaker award. The group is led by Chad Waters, NASM-CPT. If you are interested in learning more about the Silver Sneakers, please contact Front Street Fitness. “This crew has a great time together. We even get in a little exercise sometimes. Come join us!” Chad explains. Diane Wade Emil: uni.mi r d M'dlr Ifim cj icin' LI II I'.jlrr [<|l 'Pmn'duiyjmwart uihry, aiuipmfexuiaMiseivia !n fwiy family. Gnnwersaru Tony & Holly Taylor (478)299-1839 Free Estimates rnn\e to ttte pnarmacy you Know qua trust! (4781 982-7979 936 E Wi nth rope Ave, MiLLen. GA 30442 d * (C) 473-401-0495 Q 513 Cotton Ave “ Millen. Go BRINS O N (J) Shams Brinson Insurance Agmc#, Irak ^Kaylti Skutnan 0 Auto insurance 6? Home insurance Life Insurance ® Health insurance Commercial Medicare w insurance Supplements ® Title Bonds 0 AFLAC Products @ www_brinsoninsurance.net
