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the area. Clary became a driving force for the establishment of what would become Jesup and was its first mayor.

By September 1869, the town included five stores, a sawmill, and a railroad eating house in addition to Clary's hotel. By December 1869, the community had become known as Jesup.

Jesup was named for Thomas Jesup, a general during the Second Seminole War.

The area was then part of Appling County, Georgia. On August 27, 1872,

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