Why did Georgia move it's capital to louisville?

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2026-08-03 17:10

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Georgia moved its capital to Louisville in 1786 primarily due to its central location, which made it more accessible to the growing population and easier for legislators to meet. The shift was also influenced by the desire to establish a more secure and strategically positioned capital away from the coastal areas, which were vulnerable to British attacks. Louisville served as the capital until 1796, when it was moved again to Milledgeville, and later to Atlanta.

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