WARRENTON HISTORY

Warrenton History Spotlight: A Legacy of Resilience
Did you know that Warren County, established in 1793, was carved from four early Georgia counties—Burke, Columbia, Washington, and Wilkes? It’s named in honor of Dr. Joseph Warren, a hero of the American Revolution who gave his life at the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Long before the county’s founding, this land was home to Creek Indians, who traveled the Upper Trading Path, a vital route that stretched all the way from Augusta to the Mississippi River. Early white settlers arrived with land grants from King George III, back when this area was part of St. Paul’s Parish under British rule.
​The county seat, Warrenton, was incorporated in 1810—and has truly earned its reputation for perseverance. Its first courthouse, built in 1809, burned in 1853. Its replacement suffered the same fate in 1909. But in true Warrenton fashion, the third courthouse rose in 1910 and still stands strong today—restored in 1999 and proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Warren County was also a transportation innovator. When rail service arrived in the 1830s, a mule-drawn car line connected Warrenton to the nearby Camak Depot—giving rise to the nickname “Muletown.” Though efforts to bring real rail started during the Civil War, it wasn’t until 1873 that the connection was finally completed.
Today, our communities—including Camak and Norwood—continue to preserve the spirit of determination that defines Warren County.
Let’s celebrate the stories that built us. What’s your favorite local memory or piece of Warren County history? Drop it in the comments!
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