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  Georgia Colony


Split/Merged/Changed To
[X] Georgia State May 01, 1776
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Parents > United Kingdom  
Established June 09, 1732
Disbanded July 11, 1782
ContributorChronicler
Last ModifiedScottĀ³ August 01, 2008 03:03pm
Description Timeline:
June 9, 1732 -- Georgia's charter finalized.

February 12, 1733 -- Settlers arrive at Yamacraw Bluff, in what is now Savannah. This date is known as Georgia Day.

February 5, 1777 -- Georgia's 1st Constitution was adopted. This served to dissolve the Province of Georgia as a colony.

December 29, 1778 -- British occupy Savannah. Shortly after British re-establish colony.

July 11, 1782 -- British evacuate Savannah, permanently ending colonial rule in Georgia.

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