Native American History of Decatur County, Georgia
Decatur County, Georgia, named after naval hero Commodore Stephen Decatur, is located in the state’s southwestern corner bordering Florida. Rich in agriculture, its fertile sandy loam soils were attractive to Native American farmers, particularly ancestors of the Apalachicola branch of the Creek Indians. The area has numerous archaeological sites, although many are submerged under Lake Seminole. From prehistoric hunters to organized Muskogean societies, the region reflects a long history of Native American occupation, trade, and eventual displacement due to European expansion and treaties.