About Bohanon Farms

By 1840, the golden era had begun in the South. You would find orderly streets lined with mansions and cottages reflecting the growing prosperity—the railroads brought even greater fortune. Incorporated in 1852, the city of Grantville was named for Col. L.P. Grant, a railroad engineer. Like Newnan, the city has a historic district. You can find buildings remaining from two cotton mills, a mill village, several historic churches, and a passenger freight depot. In the 19th Century, the Civil War caused a slowing of growth as the sawmills fell silent. Newnan was a hospital for both sides during the war, where over 10,000 soldiers were hospitalized.

By the late 20th Century, Coweta County began to experience a tremendous boom in growth, putting it consistently in the top 100 growth counties in the United States. This growth continues today, bringing opportunity and change. The beauty and the rural character of Coweta remain important parts of our heritage, encouraging innovative land use approaches that strive to maintain rural beauty, while allowing controlled development.