Suttons Corner, Georgia

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Suttons Corner is an unincorporated community in Clay County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]

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History

Suttons Corner was founded by Warren Sutton, and named for him. [2] Suttons Corner Museum in Fort Gaines contains relics of the history of Suttons Corner. [3]

Geography

Suttons Corner is located in the eastern part of Clay County, and is served by U.S. Route 27 and Georgia State Route 37.

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Suttons Corner, Georgia
  2. "Southern Americana focus on Fort Gaines gallery display". Rome News-Tribune. March 19, 2000. pp. 7A. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
  3. "Sutton's Corner Museum". Clay County Board of Commissioners.

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