Treutlen County

Book excerpt: Treutlen County, Georgia, lies between the Oconee River on its western boundary and the Ohoopee River on the northeast. Stately southern pines and majestic oaks grow on the gently rolling hills of this picturesque county, located on the coastal plains of southern Georgia. Fertile farmlands, dense pine forests, and major transportation routes provide an economic vibrance, which fosters the countys development. Images of America: Treutlen County is an intriguing collection of vintage images that portray the countys people, places, and significant events, including early pioneers, their modes of transportation, life at work and at home, places of worship, and their sources for entertainment. Historic scenes of the bustling Treutlen County community, including the villages of Lothair, Orland, Orianna, Zaidee, and Blackville, and the town of Soperton, which serves as Treutlens county seat, are found throughout these pages. The countys beautiful fields and forests, and its mineral springs and rivers have tied together the exuberance and vitality of the county down through the years.