Winterville Early History:

The building of homes in what was to become Clarke County was delayed, as the 18th century neared its end, by the protests of many Indians that their leaders had signed away Indian lands without authorization. The treaties that had been signed extended only to the Oconee River. In a few year's time, however, part of America's westward movement gradually pushed from the Beaverdam Creek section of Oglethorpe County to the headwaters of Beaverdam (now the Winterville area), on to Trail Creek (now the airport-quarry area), to the east edge of the river, and then finally across into Athens.

City Of Winterville Vision Statement:

-To include the community in an open process of public decision making.
-To preserve the beauty of our community and act as responsible stewards of the natural environment.
-To support growth that protects community resources and sustains the high
quality of life we want in The City of Winterville.
-To enact land use policies that avoid urban sprawl and preserve the rural
character of the City of Winterville.
-To establish The City of Winterville as a community that supports life-long
learning for its citizens.
-To support transportation policies that offer viable alternatives to the automobile.
-To assure that neighborhoods reflect standards that respect the history and character of the community.
-To reflect a strong legislative commitment to implementing the  Comprehensive Plan.
-To use sound design standards to govern development.
-To reinforce the City of Winterville's identity as an independent community with a unique history and character.