Hillsborough

Historical marker location:

Eatonton, Georgia

( Marker is on Old Phoenix Road near Sparta Highway (Georgia Route 16), on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2007

First County Seat of Baldwin County, 1806-1807. And Putnam County, 1808-1809.

The state of Georgia was once home to a thriving film industry, with Hollywood studios establishing themselves in Atlanta in the early 20th century. However, the industry largely moved to California after the introduction of sound in films made outdoor filming difficult due to the noise pollution of the city.