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Plaque memorializing Watkinsville mass lynching to be dedicated June 29th

Summary by Classic City News
The following was released by the City of Watkinsville and Oconee County:Nearly 120 years ago Watkinsville witnessed what may be the community’s greatest tragedy, a lynching of nine citizens by a mob of out-of-town residents.There was no trial for the victims nor were there any consequences for the perpetrators.The City of Watkinsville and Oconee County, in collaboration with local African Americanleaders and community organizations, announced t…
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Classic City News broke the news in on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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