1850. It was named for General Duncan Clinch, who served in the War of 1812, defeated the
Seminole Indian Chief Osceola in Florida, and later served in the U.S. Congress.
The county has four municipalities, the largest of which is Homerville, the county seat. The other
three are Argyle, Dupont, and Fargo. Other communities include Cuttings, Travisville, Edith, and
Cogdell.
Part of the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge lies in Clinch County. Both the St. Mary's and Suwannee
Rivers start in the swamp. World famous Stephen C. Foster State Park is located outside of
Fargo, and the Suwannee River Visitors' Center on the banks of the Suwannee, is now open in
Fargo with construction of an eco-lodge continuing.
Clinch County boasts a diversified economy, encompassing forest product businesses, a large
metal fabrication facility, other manufacturing industries, and is one of the state's largest blueberry
and honey producers.
One notable person from Clinch County was an actor/author/playwrite Ossie Davis, who was born
in Cogdell and passed away in 2005.
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January, the average temperature is 50 degrees, and in July, the average temperature
jumps to 81 degrees.
North. The airport has a lighted runway and can handle corporate jets.
County Industrial Park West-that is near capacity. It is located on the west side of
Homerville, on Highway 84 West. The Clinch County Development Authority is
developing a 300 acre tract east of Homerville, on Highway 84 East, as Clinch
County Industrial Park East. Both industrial Park sites have access to ample water
and sewer, utilities and rail access.
Adjacent to it is a 90 bed nursing home/rehabilitation center, and a new renal health
care facility. Construction of a new 50,000 square foot hospital is due to begin later
this year.
Clinch County Elementary and Clinch County Primary (grades K-7) and Clinch County
High (grades 8-12), and a charter school in Fargo (for grades preK-third grade). In
addition, there are separate facilities in Homerville for Head Start, PreKindergarten,
and an alternative school. There is also a private prekindergarten program and private
day care in Homerville. Vocational/technical schools can be found in Waycross and
Valdosta. Valdosta State University is located in nearby Valdosta (34 miles) and two
year Waycross College is just 27 miles to the east. Private elementary and high
schools are also located in Waycross and Valdosta.
tennis and playground facilities. A full time recreation director coordinates organized recreational
opportunities for the county's citizens, young and old, all year long. A new children's playground and
picnic area is located at the city park on Dame Avenue. In Fargo, there is a nine hole golf course, and
Stephen C. Foster State Park located near Fargo, has fishing, boating and camping facilities. The new
Suwannee River Visitors lodge is slated to start construction this year that will house eco-tourists from
around the world. The world famous Okefenokee Swamp is best accessible through Fargo and Highway
177. Clinch County also boast some of the finest fishing and hunting in the state.
- The first Saturday in October annually, the community hosts the Timberland Jubilee which celebrates
Clinch County's timber industry and heritage with an all day festival and a street dance. - The Clinch Cultural Arts Association is a chartered, non-profit organization that offers a variety of
quality cultural programs to school children and its members. Every year the association has a
season of entertaining events for its members and the community to enjoy.
section on this site for more
information regarding the
annual Timberland Jubilee
Festival.
