Early History of Georgia City, Missouri

Georgia City was laid out in January 1868 by John Guinn and was named after his native state.
George Broome purchased a large tract of land and established a trading post. The population at that time was about 50 people and it was a wheat growing district. At one time if was a flourishing town having many businesses, a school, a post office and cemetery. The cemetery is all that remains of Georgia City. Georgia City is located north of Carl Junction.

 

Last updated Monday, March 1, 1999 by Claire Wichelmann.
With many thanks to Mary Ann Baker of the Webb City Genealogical Society for sending these documents.

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