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What contributed to the decision to move the capital of Georgia from Louisville in 1807?

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The state ordered plans for a new city, and organized a commission, which in a report to the General Assembly suggested a site on the Oconee River. Milledgeville honored the current governor, who had also been a major player in the decision to move the capital west. This was not, however, the first settlement on this site.

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Reportedly, the desire to move the capital also arose out of a concern about malaria in the Louisville area. In 1802 Creek lands west of Louisville were ceded to Georgia. No sooner had this territory been divided into counties than a drive to move the seat of government was again initiated

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