Coweta County: A Brief History

Over two centuries, Coweta County has been home to diverse residents who mastered the art of reinventing the county. Initially home to Creek—Muscogee Native Americans, subsequent settlers ushered in an era of plantations, slavery and textile manufacturing. By 1851, the new Atlanta and LaGrange Railroad increased traffic locally. The new railroad contributed to Newnan becoming a major healthcare hub during the Civil War, home to seven hospitals. Coweta County maintains its status as a major ...