LaGrange, Southern county seat in Troup County, Georgia.
LaGrange is a county seat in Troup County in western Georgia, located roughly 60 miles (97 km) southwest of Atlanta. Streets run through gentle hills and lead to residential neighborhoods, parks, and the nearby West Point Lake.
The town was named after Marquis de Lafayette's estate near Paris and grew into an important cotton trading hub in the 19th century. During the Civil War, a female militia called the Nancy Harts defended the town against raids.
The name comes from Marquis de Lafayette's French estate near Paris and appears today in local street names and architectural details. Residents celebrate the French connection through community events and often refer to the historic link with Lafayette.
The town sits close to West Point Lake, which offers water activities and trails along the shore. Visitors find shops and cafés in the center, while surrounding green spaces allow for short walks.
The Nancy Harts, an all-female militia, successfully defended the town during the Civil War and helped preserve many historic buildings. Today, monuments and museum exhibits remember this unusual protective group.
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