This is a picture of Bone Island Grill at Crooked Creek Marina

Welcome to Eatonton, GA

Eatonton was named for William Eaton, the diplomat and adventurer who, during the Tripolitan War, marched 600 miles through the Libyan desert with six U.S. Marines and a raised army of Arabs, Greeks and some Americans. They took and held the city of Derne in Tripoli and secured a place in history in the Marine's Hymn: "... to the shores of Tripoli ..." The city's incorporation in 1808 made Eatonton the official county seat and today it is the only municipality located in Putnam County.

Eatonton is the home of authors Alice Walker and Joel Chandler Harris and home of Olympic Gold Medalist Vincent Hancock.

Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee provide opportunities to fish, hike, camp, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Several world-renowned golf courses have been created in the area bolstering the tourism industry in Putnam County.

Additional Links

Chamber of Commerce

City of Eatonton

Putnam County, Georgia

Local Media

The Eatonton Messenger

Lake Oconee News

Homefinder Magazine

Area Schools

Gatewood Schools

Putnam County Schools

Putnam County High School

Putnam County Middle School

Putnam County Elementary School

Putnam County Primary School