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  GREENSBORO - Founded in 1786, this city is the county seat and hometown of Lake Oconee. Selected in 1997 as one of the first five Better Home Town Communities in Georgia, it is steeped in southern history and tradition, rich with elegant ante-bellum homes and churches. Greensboro's "Gaol" is one of the oldest penal structures in Georgia and the Greene County Courthouse is one of the finest examples of stately revival architecture. The historical buildings in the downtown area are filled with enticing wares, featuring antiques, clothing, gifts, and jewelry.
   
  UNION POINT - Developed from a railroad junction in 1834, Union Point is the home of Chipman Union Hosiery Mill. This historic mill complex of 20 buildings was built in the late 1800's, and continued to operate until November of 2001. Known for its fine Victorian residential and commercial structures, Union Point also features one of the state's oldest churches, Bethesda Baptist, organized in 1785....more>>
   
  WHITES PLAINS - Named for its grayish-white sandy soil, White Plains has several late 1800's Gothic Revival structures and is the home of Holcomb's Barbecue.
   
  SILOAM - Originally named Smyrna, the town was settled in the early part of the 19th century. Home of Nathanael Greene Academy, Siloam also has several sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been proposed as a National Historic District. Siloam has five churches - two Baptist, two Methodist, and a Presbyterian.
   
  WOODVILLE - This village located five miles north of Union Point is said to have been given its name because trains were loaded with wood here in the early 1800's. This community features several sites, including the old schoolhouse and city hall, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.