Oconee County
citizens have always had a strong sense of
community. The quality of life in Oconee County is
unusual - it has pastoral rural areas; it is located
adjacent to a world class State University
(University of Georgia) and has a road network
leading to all areas of the state. The information
in this section will help you to better understand
the uniqueness of Oconee County and what the county
has to offer its citizens.
Oconee County
was created by the legislative act of 1875.
It was included in the territory ceded by
the Cherokee Indians to the State of Georgia
and part of the territory established as
Clarke County in 1801, out of Jackson
County. The County seat for Clarke County
was Watkinsville and was changed to Athens
in 1871 resulting in the creation of Oconee
County and the re-establishment of
Watkinsville as the County seat in 1875. The
name "Oconee" was taken from the
Cherokee name of the river which forms the
County's eastern boundary. Robert Watkins,
an attorney from Augusta, is thought to be
the namesake of Watkinsville.
If you need
additional community information on Oconee
County please
email
the county, call the county at 706-769-5120
or visit
www.visitoconee.com
for additional online information.
History
Courthouse Historic
Marker
 The
text of this marker reads: "This County, created by Act of the
Legislature February 25, 1875, is named for the Oconee River which forms
its eastern boundary. In 1801 Watkinsville was made County Site of Clarke
County but in 1875 the Clarke County Site was changed to Athens. As a
result indignant local citizens brought about the formation of Oconee
County with Watkinsville as County Site. Among the first County Officers
were: Sheriff Weldon M. Price, Clerk of Superior Court, Jas. M.A. Johnson,
Ordinary James R. Lyle, Tax Receiver David M. White, Tax Collector Robert
R. Murray, Treasurer Thomas Booth, Coroner James Maulden and Surveyor Wm.
E. Elder."
© Carl Vinson Institute of Government
Oconee County
Courthouse
 Pictured
to the left is the newly renovated Oconee County Courthouse. The very
first courthouse was constructed of logs in 1801. Oconee's second
courthouse was built at this location in 1826. Fire destroyed the building
and many nearby businesses in 1887. The next courthouse overlooked an oval
park with a well and gas lanterns at both ends. The dirt road circled the
park. In 1938 this courthouse also burned. The courthouse standing today
was built in 1939 under the Public Works Administration of Franklin
Roosevelt. The Courthouse was again renovated in 1998 and looks as it does
in the photo.
Elder Mill Covered Bridge
 Just
four miles south of Watkinsville on Highway 15, the Elder Mill Covered
Bridge (built 1897) carries traffic across the rushing Rose Creek.
The bridge was built by Nathaniel and David Richardson and was moved to
this picturesque site in the early 1920s. This bridge is one of only
a few bridges in Georgia that still carries traffic without help from
underlying steel beams.
Central School House
 This
two-story structure is typical of rural independent schools in Georgia prior
to the 1950's. The School was re-located in 2007 to Oconee Heritage Park as
centerpiece of the "History Village" project.
Jeannette Rankin
"First Woman to Serve in Congress"
 Jeannette
Rankin was the first woman to serve in Congress. She was active in the
women's suffrage movement. She was a peace advocate who opposed all war
and was one of only fifty persons in the U.S. Congress who voted against
entry into WWI. She purchased land in Bogart, Georgia in the 1920's and 44
acres on the Mars Hill Road in 1933 (known as her beloved "Shady
Grove"). She renovated an old farmhouse and used it as a seasonal
residence from the thirties to the seventies.
In the 1960's Ms. Rankin built a circular shaped house, known locally as
the "Roundhouse" to be used as a retirement home for elderly
women. The house is now a private residence.
Ms. Rankin gave talks to local school students, participated in activities
at the University of Georgia and made tours around the state and country
in furtherance of her strong support of peace. The State of Montana placed
a statue of Ms. Rankin in the Statuary Hall of the U.S. Capitol in May of
1985.
She left her Oconee County property to a charitable trust to be used for
advancement of women's rights. Oconee Village Apartments located at 1061
Rankin Road, Rankin Springs Apartments and Woodlands Subdivision across
Mars Hill Road from Oconee County Middle School sit on the site of her
former "Shady Grove" home in Georgia.
Jackson Cemetery
 Jackson
Cemetery is located on Ruth Jackson Road. As one of Oconee County's Historical landmarks you will find
headstones from individuals such as Honorable Zadoc Cook and William Crow.
The Honorable Zadoc Cook was a member of the Georgia General Assembly from
1806-1824 and a member of the United States Congress from 1816-1819. Mr.
Cook passed away August 3, 1863. William Crow was a volunteer in the
Confederate Army serving in Cobb's Legion under Col. T.R.R. Cobb and was
with General Robert E. Lee at the surrender. Mr. Crow passed away January
4, 1882.
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Libraries
|
Watkinsville
Branch |
Bogart
Branch |
About
the Oconee County Libraries:
The
libraries serve as a common ground for
informational, educational, and recreational
needs for Oconee County. We are a part
of the Athens Regional Library System,
covering five counties and including eight
branches. The libraries provide
programs and services, and serve as the
access point for materials and information,
and strive to make area residents aware of
the resources and services.
Mission:
The
mission of the Oconee County Libraries is to
furnish library service to the people of the
county to meet their informational,
educational, lifelong learning, and
recreational needs. The attainment of
this purpose will be fulfilled by acquiring
library materials and electronic resources
through gifts and purchase, circulating
materials to the public through library and
other means of library extension, building a
reference collection adequate to provide
current and reliable information, and also
promote the use of the libraries by means of
instruction, library centered programs,
exhibits, and other public relations
activities.
Internet
Resources:
Oconee
County Libraries Website
Athens Regional Library System Website
Athens Regional Library Internet Resources
Hours/Contact
Information:
| Watkinsville
Branch |
Location
|
1080
Experiment Station Rd.
Watkinsville, GA 30677
|
Mailing
Address
|
P.O.
Box 837
Watkinsville, GA 30677
|
Phone
Numbers
|
phone
(706) 769-3950
fax
(706) 769-3952
|
Hours
|
Monday-Thursday:
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6
p.m.
Sunday: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
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| Bogart
Branch |
Location
|
200
Burson Avenue
Bogart, GA 30622
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Mailing
Address
|
P.O.
Box 218
Bogart, GA 30622
|
Phone
Numbers
|
phone
(770) 725-9443
fax
(770) 725-9443
|
Hours
|
MON,
WED, FRI, SAT:10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 12 p.m. to 8
p.m.
Sunday: Closed |
|
For
Additional information please contact:
Oconee
County Libraries
(706)769-3950 |
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Health Department
Contact Information:
Mailing
Address
P.O. Box 222
Watkinsville, Ga. 30677
Office
Location
1060 Experiment Station Road
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
Contact
Number
Oconee County Health Department
Phone (706) 769-3983
Office Hours
Monday,
Wednesday & Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Health department is responsible for:
Delivering
health services to all citizens of
Oconee County.
Medical
services available:
Physical
assessments for women & children
Birth control
STD services
Immunizations
Hearing, vision, dental screenings
Hypertension & Diabetes screenings
WIC Program for Women, Infants & Children
Blood tests
Acute care including Strep testing, UTI, etc.
Fee
Information:
Our fees
are based on Total Income of the home and for a
discount you must provide proof of income.
Acute care services are provided for a flat fee
charge.
Environmental
Health Services
|
*LOCATION, PHONE NUMBER AND OFFICE HOURS*
The
Environmental Health Services Office is
located at 22 North Main Street, Bldg
B. Please
send mail to:
Environmental Health Services
P.O. Box 222
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
Phone
number: (706) 769-7060
Fax number: (706) 769-7091
Environmental
Health Services - Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00
a.m.
Environmental
Health Services - Field Hours
Monday - Friday: 10:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Appointments
are available by request and can be made
by calling the (706) 769-7060 during the office hours
listed above.
Environmental
Health Services
NEW!
Environmental Health Service Fees (PDF)
NEW!
Environmental Health Subdivision Application
(PDF)
Environmental Health Request for Service Form
(PDF)
Environmental Health Site
Evaluation Form
(PDF)
State Certified
Residential Septic Tank Installers (State Web
Site)
State Certified Septic Tank Pumpers (State
Web Site)
State Approved Soil Scientist List (State Web
Site)
Residential
Septic
Tank
Permit Information
1.
An on-site level 3 soil report is required for all lots.
This soil report must be completed by a
certified soil scientist. A list of soil
scientists is available at the environmental health
department. If your lot is located in a
subdivision developed after 1990, we should have
a soil report on file. If you are not
sure, you can call and check with the
Environmental Health Specialist.
2.
Click here to download a
Site
Evaluation Form (PDF). Include
subdivision and lot number (if applicable) and
draw house design with septic tank location.
Stake out the four corners of the proposed
residence on the lot. Overgrown lots
should be cut down or cleared. You may be
required to meet with the Environmental Health
Specialist on the site to discuss house and
septic tank location. If substantial
grading is to be done on the lot, please advise
environmentalist as the grading may affect
septic tank system placement. Please note
any additional structures such as swimming
pools, circular drives, detached building, etc.
3.
There is a $225.00 fee for the site evaluation
and final inspection of the septic tank system
that must be paid before receiving the permit.
4.
The septic tank must be installed by an
installer licensed to work in Oconee County.
A list of installers is available at the health
department.
5.
Turn around time is 7 to 10 working days,
provided that you supply all of the information
requested. All requests are processed on a
first come, first served basis and will be
completed as rapidly as possible. The
permit may be picked up during regular health
department hours.
6.
Existing Septic System Evaluation - Purpose of
Septic
System Evaluation would be as follows:
-
Loan
or home sale ** (see below)
-
Carport
or garage *
-
Approval
for in-ground pool * (see below)
-
Room
(NOT Bedroom) addition * (see below)
-
Bedroom
addition (provide the number of bedrooms
now)
-
Deck
or porch addition * (see below)
* Please
attach plans/sketch for all additions.
** If the septic system is more than five (5)
years old, proof
that septic tank
has been pumped out within the last five
years is required
before issuance of letter.
Click here to download a
Request for Service Form
(PDF). The
fee for the site evaluation is:
- $100.00 for 7 to
10 working days
- $150.00 for
Priority 3 to 5 working days
Home
Well Water Sampling Procedures
For
Bacterial Contamination ONLY
1.
Turn on spigot - let water run several minutes
to flush plumbing and to neutralize water
temperature - turn off water. (NOTE:
For wells that have been disinfected through use
of chlorine solution, allow the water to run
until you cannot smell the chlorine in the
water.)
2.
Disinfect the end of the spigot with alcohol or
heat it with a match or cigarette lighter.
3.
Open water bottle - fill bottle to fill line -
be careful not to let the lid or mouth of the
bottle come in contact with anything that could
contaminate sample.
4.
Please return water sample to Oconee County
Environmental Health Department by 9:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday
or Wednesday. Take the
sample the same morning to be sure that the
sample is tested within 24 hours of being drawn.
Holidays may affect water lab schedule.
Please call if there is a holiday the week you
are taking a sample.
5.
Be sure to fill in slip with name, address,
telephone number and date sample was taken.
6.
A fee of $40.00 will be collected prior to the
issuance of well water sample bottle.
7.
You may call the Oconee County Environmental Health
Department at (706) 769-7060 after the
3rd day to get your results, or the results can
be mailed to your home.
(NOTE:
Newly bored or drilled wells and wells that have
been recently opened for repairs may need to be
disinfected prior to water samples being
collected. This is usually the due to the
introduction of bacteria into the well and its
plumbing equipment during construction.
Should disinfections of your well be necessary,
follow the instructions below.)
CHLORINATION
INSTRUCTIONS
If
you have been notified that your well water has
been tested positive for the presence of
coliform bacteria, you will need to chlorinate
your well water and supply pipes to disinfect
your water system. Bacteria in your
drinking water supply can usually be removed by
chlorinating your well with common household
bleach. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER DURING THIS
PROCESS. Following are the steps to
take to chlorinate your well:
1.
If you have a bored well as the water source,
you will need to determine the depth of the
water in the well. You will need to use 3
quarts of household bleach (Clorox, Purex, etc.)
for every 10 feet of water depth. If you
have a drilled well use the chart below to
determine the amount of chlorine bleach to use.
2.
Mix the liquid bleach in a bucket (5 gallon is
recommended) of water. Pour the bleach and
water mixture into the well and along the side
walls of the well casing. If possible, use
a hose to direct water back into the well to mix
the solution into the well water. Allow
the chlorine bleach water to stand in the well
at least 30 minutes before you run the pump.
3.
Next turn on each faucet and spigot of
the house until you smell chlorine in the water,
then turn off. Do this for every faucet
and spigot inside and outside the house.
Keep the faucets and spigots closed for 10 - 12
hours. During this time the chlorine will
kill the bacteria in the well and in the water
lines throughout the house.
4.
After 12 hours, open all outside faucets and run
the water out until you do not smell any
chlorine in the water. This may take
several alternating periods of draining water
from your well and allowing the well to refill.
5.
Contact the local Environmental Health Department to retest
the well water to confirm the water quality.
Do not
drink the water until retested and found
negative for the presence of coliform bacteria.
There is a charge to re-test.
CHLORINATION
TABLE
Figures are for each 10 feet of water depth in
the well.
Size
of Well
(Diameter) |
Volume
per foot
(Gallons) |
Chlorine
8.25
(Clorox, Purex) |
50%
Chlorine
(KB,LoBac) |
70%
Chlorine
(HTH,BK) |
|
2
inches |
.183 |
1/2
pint |
1
tsp |
1
tbsp |
|
4
inches |
.852 |
1/2
pint |
2
tsp |
1
tbsp |
|
6
inches |
1.47 |
1/2
pint |
4
tsp |
1
tbsp |
|
8
inches |
2.51 |
1/2
pint |
6
tsp |
1
tbsp |
|
12
inches |
5.87 |
1
pint |
4
tbsp |
5
tbsp |
|
24
inches |
23.5 |
3
quarts |
8
oz |
6
oz |
|
30
inches |
38.8 |
4-1/2
quarts |
12
oz |
9
oz |
|
36
inches |
52.8 |
6
quarts |
18
oz |
13
oz |
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Department of Children & Family
Services
Oconee County DepARTMENt of Family & Children Services
Office
Location
48 Greensboro Highway
Watkinsville, Georgia 30677
Mailing
address: P.O. Box 105, Watkinsville, GA
30677
Telephone
Number
(706) 310-2260
Office Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday
(closed for State observed holidays)
Special arrangements
can be made for before or after hours
appointments. Child Protective Services
staff members are on call 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, 365 days a year and can be reached by
the Oconee County Sheriff's office after hours and
on weekends and holidays for emergencies regarding
child abuse and neglect.
The
Dept of Family & Children Services is responsible for:
Child
Protective Services, Medicaid, food stamps, Foster
Care Services, Foster Parent training, temporary
financial assistance to eligible needy families,
and financial assistance for child care for
eligible families.
Web
Links
Georgia Department of Human Resources
Georgia Division of Family & Children Services
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OCONEE COUNTY Senior Center
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Oconee County
Senior Center
1291 Greensboro Hwy
Watkinsville, Georgia |
Hours of
Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
|
|
Marian
Nolley, Director |
|
|
CLICK HERE FOR SENIOR CENTER
OUTLINE OF SERVICES (PDF) |
|
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SENIOR CENTER
CALENDAR
APRIL
2008 |
|
Monday |
4/21 |
Exercise Class
11 a.m. Line Dance
2:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance Class |
|
Tuesday |
4/22 |
Craft Class |
|
Wednesday |
4/23 |
Exercise Class
11 a.m. Sing Along |
|
Thursday |
4/24 |
Blood Pressure
Checks by Heartland
1 p.m. Shopping |
|
Friday |
4/25 |
Bingo |
|
Monday |
4/28 |
Exercise Class
11 a.m. Line Dance
2:45 p.m. Ballroom Dance Class |
|
Tuesday |
4/29 |
Craft Class |
|
Wednesday |
4/30 |
Senior Expo
12:00 noon - lunch at Ryans |
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SENIOR CENTER
CALENDAR
MAY
2008 |
|
Thursday |
5/1 |
Exercise Class
Shopping at 1 p.m. |
|
Friday |
5/2 |
Bingo |
|
Monday |
5/5 |
Exercise Class
11 a.m. Line Dance Class |
|
Tuesday |
5/6 |
Craft Class by
Odyssey Home Health Care |
|
Wednesday |
5/7 |
Blood Pressure
Checks by ARMC
11 a.m. Sing Along |
|
Thursday |
5/8 |
10:30 a.m. Program
by ARMC HH on Medicare Home Benefits |
|
Friday |
5/9 |
Nutrition
Class
11 a.m. Bingo |
|
Monday |
5/12 |
Exercise Class
11 a.m. Line Dance Class |
|
Tuesday |
5/13 |
Craft Class
AMVETS Bingo |
|
Wednesday |
5/14 |
Exercise Class
11 a.m. Sing Along |
|
Thursday |
5/15 |
Exercise Class
Shopping at 1 p.m. |
|
Friday |
5/16 |
Bingo |
|
Monday |
5/19 |
Exercise Class
11 a.m. Line Dance |
|
Tuesday |
5/20 |
Craft Class |
|
Wednesday |
5/21 |
Blood Pressure
Checks by Heartland
11 a.m. Sing Along |
|
Thursday |
5/22 |
White Elephant Bingo
(please bring 2 gifts) |
|
Friday |
5/23 |
Bingo |
|
Monday |
5/26 |
Exercise Class
11 a.m. Line Dance |
|
Tuesday |
5/27 |
Craft Class |
|
Wednesday |
5/28 |
Exercise Class
11 a.m. Sing Along |
|
Thursday |
5/29 |
Older American's
Month Party -
see below |
|
Friday |
5/30 |
Bingo Birthday Party
for Annie, Ruby, Rena, Sarge, Margie |
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THE OCONEE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
IS CELEBRATING
MAY 2008
OLDER
AMERICANS' MONTH PARTY
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Government Annex
DISC
JOCKEY "JOHNNY SOUL"
WILL PLAY MOTOWN, OLDIES AND
BLUES FOR DANCING
COME
JOIN THE FUN!
SPECIAL MEAL, DOOR PRIZES
(the only charge is a contribution for lunch)
PLEASE
CALL 706-769-3979 FOR INFORMATION.
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For more information please call
Oconee County Senior
Center
Phone (706) 769-3979
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Oconee County Extension and 4H |
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Oconee County
4H Club
P.O. Box 107
Watkinsville, GA 30677
(706) 769-3946
Henry Hibbs, County Extension Coordinator
(hhibbs@uga.edu)
Joey Bristol, 4H Program Assistant
(jbristol@uga.edu)
Amanda Gladue, 4H Program Assistant
Carolyn Pritchett, County Extension Secretary
For
more information on Oconee County 4H,
please visit
www.oconee4h.org
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Eagle
Tavern Welcome
Center |
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 The
Eagle Tavern is one of the earliest
surviving structures in Oconee County.
The Eagle Tavern was built before 1801 and
possibly as early as 1794 when Watkinsville
was a frontier town on the edge of Creek and
Cherokee Indian Territories. It is
believed by some that this site was once
called Fort Edwards and served as a
gathering place for early settlers who
needed protection from attacks by the many
Creek and Cherokee Indians who flourished in
this area.
As
revolutionary war soldiers were given land
grants in Georgia this beautiful lush area
near the Indian frontiers became a small
settlement. We do know that the Eagle
Tavern was the first site built in this town
called "Big Springs" later named
Watkinsville.
The
Courthouse (across from the Eagle Tavern)
was built in 1802, in Watkinsville.
Watkinsville was the county seat for Clarke
County, which was carved out of Jackson
County. The county seat is typically
the largest county town, but in the case of
Athens and Watkinsville, the former outgrew
the latter in population. By the
1840's and 1850's there was a clamor for
Athens to be the county seat, but it was not
until 1875 that Clarke County was divided
into Clarke and Oconee. Watkinsville
became the county seat for the newly formed
Oconee County.
Watkinsville's
livelihood in the early nineteenth century
came not only from being a courthouse town,
where everyone had to come for certain life
necessities such as marriages, deaths,
taxes, jury duty, filing deed and public
services, but it was also a hub for
agricultural trade where cotton farmers and
planters brought their produce. Roads
from other nearby county seats like
Greensboro and Madison converged here and
proceeded north to Athens and Gainesville.
These roads brought even more travelers and
commerce to the town.
By
1849, Watkinsville hosted the courthouse and
the jail, two churches, schools, taverns,
stores, three groceries, one billiard room,
one carpenter, one tailor, two blacksmiths,
two tanyards, two wagon makers, one saddler,
two shoe shops, two lawyers, one doctor, and
one minister - all with a population of 240
people.
The
Eagle Tavern served primarily as a
stagecoach stop (hotel and tavern) and
gathering place in the early 1800's.
By 1827, stages from Milledgeville passed
through Watkinsville three times a week on
the way to Athens and most likely stopped at
the Tavern. Before the railroad was
completed, much of the overland wagon trade
also used this route, and men traveling by
wagon, horseback or on foot could, for the
price of a drink, spread their bedrolls on
the "Front Room" floor. The
two upstairs bedrooms were reserved for
stage passengers.
There
are a number of legends that surround the
existence of the Eagle Tavern. Some
claim that the University of Georgia was not
established in the town of Watkinsville
because the potential close proximity of the
Eagle Tavern was deemed inappropriate for an
institution of higher education.
Although students were forbidden to come to
the Tavern in Watkinsville (they faced
expulsion if caught), student political
gatherings often took place there.
Many who visited the Eagle Tavern proclaimed
it to have "good food, pure water, and
commodious stables." Still
standing on its original site, the infamous
Eagle Tavern remains a "diamond in the
rough" untouched by urban sprawl and
modern times.
Many
travelers stopped at the Eagle Tavern and,
in 1839, the need for additional sleeping
space resulted in the addition of 16 rooms
to the original "four-down,
four-up" structure of the Tavern.
Stage passengers were given a private room
but often shared beds. Other travelers
slept on bed rolls in the "Public
Room." For 50 pence a traveler
received feed for his horse, a meal, one
spirit, and a place to sleep. Meals at
the Eagle Tavern were said to be excellent,
as were the accommodations.
In
1963, the threat of demolition of the Eagle
Tavern became a reality. Lanier
Billups, who bought the property in 1925,
later deeded it to the state in hopes that
it would preserve and restore the historic
Eagle Tavern. A grant by the Governor
of Georgia in 1963 provided 25,000.00 to
restore the Eagle Tavern and save it from
destruction. It was restored and
operated by the Georgia Historic Commission
until 1973. Ownership was eventually
turned over to Oconee County. It is
currently operated and funded by the Oconee
County Board of Commissioners and the
Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism as
a Museum and Welcome Center. Located
on the Antebellum Trail, the museum depicts
life and travel lodgings in the early
1800's.
 The
furnishings in the Eagle Tavern are
authentic pieces from the early 1800's -
hunt boards, chests, tables, beds and other
items - all of which are indicative of life
in the early pioneer days of Georgia.
While browsing through the museum you will
see many unique handmade items not seen in
other museums.
In
the front room you will see some items on
display that were found during the first
archeological dig in the early 1960's.
Pipes, gold coins, jewelry, pottery, and bone
utensils are among the many items found.
More precious artifacts are in the display
case upstairs. As you tour the museum,
imagine how life must have been for
travelers during the early 1800's and look
carefully at items you may have never seen
before. Can you identify them?
 The
bars under the steps are part of the
Tavern's original structure. In this
bar under the steps you will see old spirit
bottles and snuff containers. In the
early days these items were locked up behind
bars at night so as to not tempt the guests.
The term "bar," which refers to a
place for drinking beer and whiskey, comes
from the practice of locking these items
behind bars.
Upstairs
there is one room with authentic beds,
coverlets, and other travel items, all
handmade in Georgia in the early 1800's.
The room looks as it might have for
travelers in those early days. The
original primitive loom upstairs was used to
make coverlets and clothing. It is
believed to have come from a home in the
area and to have been used as early as the
1790's. People in rural Georgia made
most of their own clothes, fabrics,
furnishings, pottery and other items they
needed to survive. The Eagle Tavern is
a living history museum with examples of
items that tell a story about life in early
rural Georgia. All items are available
for viewing and some items can be touched.
We invite you to explore our natural beauty
and history. We welcome your
observations and questions. The taking
of photographs is encouraged. Please
be careful as you walk upstairs as the steps
are steep and small.
In
addition to the museum, we have a gift shop
that showcases the works of many area
artists as well as selling maps of historic
sites. Please sign the guest book
before you leave and help yourself to all
the free information on the area and the
state.
Eagle
Tavern Museum & Welcome Center
P.O. Box 959, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Phone: (706) 769-5197
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Collection
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Oconee
County Collection Sites & Recycling Centers
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2721
Macon Highway (US 441)
Landfill
One mile south of Farmington
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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6331
Hog Mountain Road
(State Route 53)
Monday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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2001
Greensboro Highway
(State Route 15)
South at Green Ferry Road on Greensboro
Highway
Monday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Jimmy
Daniel Road
at GA 316 Intersection
Monday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Rankin
Road - Butler's Crossing
Monday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Bogart
Area
Behind Recreational Facility
Monday: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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If
it can't be reused:
- Old sofas
& mattresses (bro
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