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Georgia was founded in 1732 by a group led by the British philanthropist James Oglethorpe and named for King George II. Atlanta is the capital and the largest city
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∙ 7y agoJames Oglethrope. It was granted to him by George II, for which he named it after.
He founded it for people who were poor
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Are deserts found in Georgia?
There are no deserts found in the state of Georgia.
Can limestone be found in Georgia?
Yes, limestone can be found in Georgia.
Where are raccoons found in Georgia?
Raccoons are found throughout the entire state of Georgia
Can raccoons be found in Georgia's mountains?
Yes, raccoons can be found everywhere in Georgia.
What year did colonists found Georgia?
1540 was the year the colonists found Georgia.
Why was Georgia?
Georgia was found for the crops area.
Is coal found in Georgia?
yes in northwest georgia
When did James Oglethorpe found Georgia?
James Orglthrope found Georgia and it was found in 1732. he wanted to found Georgia in the hope to get debtors out of prison and better their lives 1642
What did Oglethorpe do in Georgia?
Oglethorpe was a British general, and found Savannah Georgia in 1733.
Where was The colony of Georgia was found?
Ìt is located where the state of Georgia is located currently.
Have diamonds been found in Georgia?
Georgia is not known for its raw diamond deposits.
Where can the amicalola falls be found?
in georgia
