Online Research Sites

The following links to research sites contain resources for further study about James Edward Oglethorpe and the founding of Georgia.
 
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Visit this site to learn about the British Army during the 18th century. Join up and "experience" life as an infantryman.
 
map of savannah
18th century Savannah, Georgia

NPS Files

Click on the image of 18th century Savannah to link to the Library of Congress.
 
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Earl of Egmont

Wikipedia

Click on portrait of the Earl of Egmont to read his journal.
 
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map of frederica

NPS Files

Click on the image of the map for more research on the colony of Georgia.
 
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James Edward Oglethorpe

NPS Files

James Edward Oglethorpe, Founder of Georgia. Click on his portrait to lean more about this visionary man.

Follow this link to an essay about General Oglethorpe written by Scott White.
http://www.sip.armstrong.edu/Oglethorpe/Essay.html








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