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Winder, Georgia

Winder is a city and the county seat of Barrow County, Georgia, United States.
Population 18,338

Top Events in Winder History

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1842History
Crawford Long (who in 1842 performed the first surgery under general anesthesia), and a formal dinner in the home of Dr.
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1893Government
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Winder in 1893.
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1920Architecture
== Arts and culture == === National Register of Historic Places === The Barrow County Courthouse in Winder was built in 1920, and is listed under the National Register of Hist...
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1933Civil Rights
The first Doctors’ Day observance was March 28, 1933, in Winder.
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1934History
On May 10, 1934, the resolution was adopted at the annual state meeting in Augusta, Georgia.
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1935History
Louis, Missouri, November 19–22, 1935, by the Alliance president, Mrs.
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1987Architecture
The first hotel of the Jameson Inn chain opened in Winder in 1987.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,338 people, 5,799 households, and 3,885 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1842History
Crawford Long (who in 1842 performed the first surgery under general anesthesia), and a formal dinner in the home of Dr.
1893Government
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Winder in 1893.
1920Architecture
== Arts and culture == === National Register of Historic Places === The Barrow County Courthouse in Winder was built in 1920, and is listed under the National Register of Hist...
1933Civil Rights
The first Doctors’ Day observance was March 28, 1933, in Winder.
1934History
On May 10, 1934, the resolution was adopted at the annual state meeting in Augusta, Georgia.
1935History
Louis, Missouri, November 19–22, 1935, by the Alliance president, Mrs.
1987Architecture
The first hotel of the Jameson Inn chain opened in Winder in 1987.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 18,338 people, 5,799 households, and 3,885 families residing in the city.

Did You Know?

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Winder is located in the state of Georgia.
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Winder has a population of 18,338 residents.
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The population was 18,338 at the 2020 census.

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Famous People from Winder, Georgia

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Ina Dillard Russell
Educator · Born Feb 18, 1868 · Died Aug 30, 1953 (age 85)
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Robert Lee Russell
Judge · Born Aug 19, 1900 · Died Jan 18, 1955 (age 54)
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Perry Warbington
Basketball Player · Born Sep 7, 1952 · Died Nov 9, 2008 (age 56)
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Gabby Kemp
Baseball Player · Born Apr 9, 1919 · Died Oct 21, 1993 (age 74)
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Max Pentecost
Baseball Player · Born Mar 10, 1993 · Age 32
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