Campbell County, Georgia facts for kids
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Campbell County was a special part of the state of Georgia for many years. It was a county that existed from 1828 until 1931. Today, Campbell County is no longer a separate county. Its land is now part of Fulton County and Douglas County.
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How Campbell County Began
Campbell County was created by Georgia's lawmakers on December 20, 1828. They took land from several nearby counties to form it. These counties included Fayette, Coweta, and Carroll. Some land also came from DeKalb County.
Later, in 1832, more land was added to Campbell County. This new land came from the Cherokee Land Lottery. The county was named after Duncan G. Campbell. He was an important person who helped with a treaty called the Treaty of Indian Springs.
Changing County Seats
The first main town, or county seat, for Campbell County was Campbellton. But things changed when the Atlanta and West Point Railroad planned its train tracks. The people in Campbellton did not want the noisy trains nearby.
So, the railroad tracks were built through another town, Fairburn. Fairburn then grew and became very important. Campbellton, however, became much smaller. Because Fairburn was growing, it became the new county seat in 1870. The old courthouse in Fairburn is now a historic building.
How Campbell County Changed and Ended
Campbell County did not stay the same size. In 1870, the northwestern part of Campbell County became a new county. This new area was named Douglas County. The Chattahoochee River helped mark the new border.
Later, in 1931, Campbell County faced a big problem. It ran out of money and could not pay its bills. Because of this, the rest of Campbell County joined Fulton County. Another county, Milton County, also joined Fulton County at the same time. This change was made official by a law passed in 1929, with Milton County joining in 1931.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Campbell County changed over the years. Here's a look at its population during the time it existed:
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 3,323 | — | |
| 1840 | 5,370 | 61.6% | |
| 1850 | 7,232 | 34.7% | |
| 1860 | 8,301 | 14.8% | |
| 1870 | 9,176 | 10.5% | |
| 1880 | 9,970 | 8.7% | |
| 1890 | 9,115 | −8.6% | |
| 1900 | 9,518 | 4.4% | |
| 1910 | 10,874 | 14.2% | |
| 1920 | 11,709 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 9,903 | −15.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
