The history of Georgia in the United States of America spans pre-Columbian time to the present-day U.S. state of Georgia. The area was inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years. A modest Spanish presence … See more

At the time of European colonization of the Americas, the historic Iroquoian-speaking Cherokee and Muskogean-speaking Yamasee & Hitchiti peoples lived throughout Georgia.
The coastal regions were occupied by groups of small, … See more

Georgia has had five different capitals in its history. The first was Savannah, the seat of government during British colonial rule, followed by See more

During the 77 years of the Antebellum period, the area of Georgia was soon reduced by half from the Mississippi River back to the current … See more

Before European contact, Native American cultures are divided under archaeological criteria into four lengthy time periods of culture: See more

The conflict between Spain and England over control of Georgia began in earnest in about 1670, when the English colony of South Carolina was founded just north of the missionary provinces of Guale and Mocama, part of Spanish Florida. Guale and Mocama, today … See more

Royal governor James Wright was popular. But all of the 13 colonies developed the same strong position defending the traditional rights of Englishmen which they feared London was violating. Georgia and the others moved rapidly toward republicanism which … See more