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A Brief History of Gainesville

Near the crossing of two Indian trails followed by settlers in the 1800s, the resolutions and regulations governing the City, as well as appointing the
City of Gainesville was established as “Mule Camp Springs” and has maintained members of various statutory and advisory boards, and the City Manager,
and built upon its historical legacy as a regional transportation and trade center City Clerk and City Attorney.
for almost two centuries. Some other important dates for Gainesville are: 1828-The Gold Rush frenzy
The village of Mule Camp Springs was chosen to serve as the seat of began in nearby Lumpkin County; 1849-Gainesville established as a resort
government for the new county less than three years after the creation of center; 1851-Fire destroyed much of Gainesville; May 28, 1871-Airline Railroad,
Hall County. The new county was chartered by the Georgia Legislature on later named the Southern, ushered in a new era of progress; 1898-Textiles
November 30, 1821. run the economy thank in part of the railroad; December 19, 1902-Gainesville
Justice John Vance Cotter suggested that Gainesville be named in became the first city south of Baltimore to have street lights; January 1,1902-A
honor of General Edmund P. Gaines, a hero of the War of 1812 and a noted cyclone struck Gainesville leaving 106 people dead, 300 injured and property
military surveyor and roadbuilder. Gainesville has been a part of the nation’s damage estimated at $750,000; August 10, 1910-The Gainesville Post Office
governmental framework longer than 26 of the 50 states. opened; and April 6, 1936-Gainesville knocked flat by a tornado and again was
Every two years, under the Council-Manager form of government, Gainesville reborn a bigger and more beautiful town.
Council elect two members to serve as Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem respectively. The staff at Longstreet Cafe welcomes you, and we hope you enjoy your
The Chairman and Vice Chairman of the legislative body, which is composed stay in Gainesville.
of a Mayor and four council members, is responsible for enaction ordinances, Adapted from information obtained from the New Georgia Encyclopedia: Gainesville.

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