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COUNTY FORMATION

Decatur County, Georgia was formed on December 8, 1823. Land in Early County was distributed through the lottery of 1820. A part of Decatur County was set off to Thomas County in 1825, a part to Grady County 1905, and a part to Seminole County in 1920. The county was named for Stephen Decatur (17791820) of Maryland, an illustrious U.S.Navy commodore, who was killed in a duel by Commodore James Barron. The county seat is Bainbridge.
Communities include: Amsterdam, Attapulgus, Bainbridge, Brinson, Climax, Eldorendo, Faceville, Fowlstown, Lynn, and Recovery.