Trans-Oconee Republic
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The Trans-Oconee Republic was a short-lived, independent state west of the Oconee River (in the state of Georgia). Established by General Elijah Clarke in May 1794, it was an attempt to head off the new Federal government's ceding of lands claimed by Georgia back to the Creek. In September 1794, state and federal troops forced Clarke and his followers to surrender and leave the settlements. The armed forces destroyed the houses and forts.
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Trans-Oconee Republic | |||||||||
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1794–1794 | |||||||||
Status | Unrecognized state | ||||||||
Common languages | English (de facto) | ||||||||
Government | Republic | ||||||||
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• 1794 | Elijah Clarke | ||||||||
Historical era | American Revolution | ||||||||
• Established | May 1794 | ||||||||
• Republic dissolved | September 1794 | ||||||||
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Today part of | United States |
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