Profile for Eatonton, Georgia, GA

The Rock Eagle Effigy, a giant bird made of quartz boulders, is north of town.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 46. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 6.6 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Alice Walker, writer
· Joel Chandler Harris, writer

Local festivals include:

• Dairy Festival - June 2, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Oconee National Forest, Lake Oconee

Historic sites and museums: Uncle Remus Museum

Municipal address:
PO Box 3820
Eatonton, GA 31024

Listed places near Eatonton

Cemeteries (5)

Hotels (2)

Libraries (1)

Museums (1)

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1% of Eatonton residents report German ancestry, and 7% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Eatonton ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Eatonton was $12,993, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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9% of Eatonton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Eatonton festival dates:

• Dairy Festival - June 2, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Historic districts in Eatonton include Eatonton Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Eatonton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $225.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $641.

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Newspapers in Eatonton include Eatonton Messenger

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Putnam County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Eatonton political report.

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The average commute time for Eatonton workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Eatonton include Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee, Holiday Inn.

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