Hazzard County

Hazzard County is a fictional county in the state of Georgia in the United States. It is the primary location for the Dukes of Hazzard TV series.

History

In the 19th century, Hazzard County's main residential area was known by the name "Sleepy City" and dominated by the Hogg dynasty.

From 1979-1985, the county was run by Boss Hogg, the corrupt commissioner that will go to extremes to get what he wants.

There are also the Duke Family and Hazzard County's clumsy cops, Rosco P. Coltrane, Enos Strate and Cletus Hogg.

Layout

Hazzard County is shown to be primary rural. The majority of the County's residents are farmers with a large number of former and even current moonshiners in the 1970's and 1980's.

Hazzard is surrounded by a number of counties. These include Chickasaw, Osage, Hatchape, Placid, Choctaw, and Sweetwater Counties.

To enter the county, at least from one direction, would require accessing one of three roads being the Interchange, Route 421 and 76 South. ^[1]

Politics

Hazzard County is ran by the County Commissioner. There are a number of official judges in the County, including Judge Jefferson Davis Hogg, Judge Druten, Judge Simpson ^[2], Judge Peabody ^[3], and Judge Buford Potts ^[4]. There are a number of positions that are elected seats including the Sheriff and the Supervisory Director.

Emergency Services

Hazzard County has it's own Police Department and Fire Department, both located out of the Town of Hazzard. As of the year 2000 Hazzard County still did not have it's own hospital. Medical services were resolved by main medical advisor in the County, Doc Petticord until late 1981 where Doc Appleby took over for unknown reasons. Medical emergencies would be taken to Tri-County Emergency or the hospital in Atlanta.

Education, Sports, and Activities

The highest education level in Hazzard County is the Hazzard County High school. For any higher level learning of college or trade schools, interested persons will have to go to other counties. There is a Hazzard Police Academy for those wishing to join the police force.

Hazzard County sponsors a number of public sports. The Boar's Nest directly sponsors a junior basketball team called the Boar's Nest Bears. ^[5] There is a Little League Team that owns their own parking lot. ^[6] Hazzard County also has a Scout Troop that is lead by Troop Leader Cooter Davenport. ^[7] Children who have an interest in the arts can also join the Tri-County Little Theater Group.^[8]

The County has a number of clubs for the adults. These include the Hunting Club, Ladies Auxiliary,^[9], and 4-H. ^[10] The majority of these clubs are self funded and had raised money while working with a charity for the Hazzard Orphans Fund. ^[11] Hazzard also appears to have chapters for the U.S.O. and The Grange. ^[12]

Prominent Locations

Towns and Burroughs

Town of Hazzard
Coreyville- The County Seat ^[13]
Colonial City
Plattsborough ^[14]
Pine Springs ^[15]
Center City ^[16]
Possum Hollow ^[17]
Shoveltown- abandoned town. ^[18]

Public Locations

Boar's Nest
Hazzard Orphanage
Hazzard Junk Yard
Ace's Clean Used Cars
Cotton Mill ^[19]
Hazzard High School
Hazzard County Coffin Works
Choctaw Mining Town- abandoned ^[20]
Hazzard County Fair Grounds ^[21]
Train Station ^[22]
Amos Stigger's Crop Dusting ^[23]
Hazzard Race Track ^[24]
Hazzard County Gravel Pits ^[25]
Morgan's Air Field ^[26]
Hazzard County Stockyard ^[27]
Smokehouse ^[28]- Ran by Cy, makes most of the hot dogs half meat but will make them all meat for special occasions ^[29]
Shipping Depot/Freight Depot ^[30]
Honest Abe's Log Cabin Sales and Used Cars ^[31]
J.D. Hogg Logging and Sawmill ^[32]
Bill's Gas ^[33]
Friendly Hobie's Used Cars ^[34]
Olde Hazzard Livery Stable ^[35]
J.D. Hogg's Used Cars ^[36]
Apex Rent-A-Truck ^[37]

Land Features

Stilson Canyon ^[38]
Hazzard Pond
Hazzard Swamp
Uchee Swamp ^[39]
Kitrich Mine ^[40]
Choctaw Indian Caves
Lake Chicamahonee ^[41]
Stilston Canyon ^[42]
Henderson Ridge ^[43]
Bronson Canyon- known for red clay ^[44]
Shawnee Indian Cave ^[45]
Razorback Mountain ^[46]
Crater Lake ^[47]
Old Quarry ^[48]
Widow's Peak ^[49]
Silver Mine- located on Pine Ridge Road. Dangerous location ^[50]
Rainbow Mines ^[51]- a set of mines that crosses into Duke property.
Okmulgee Indian Caves ^[52]- a popular place to cut school
Hickory Canyon ^[53]
Northern Meadows ^[54]
Rainbow Canyon ^[55]
Sunset Lake ^[56]

Private Locations

Duke Farm
Tolliver Farm ^[57]
Hobson Farm ^[58]
Ned Benson's Farm ^[59]
Sumner Farm- owned by Nate Sumner ^[60]
McCullum Farm ^[61]
Petersdorf Farm ^[62]
Davenport Farm ^[63]
Pringle House- thought to be haunted ^[64]
Coltrane Family Home ^[65]
Partridge Farm ^[66]
Marley's Farm ^[67]

County Events

Races

Annual Hazzard Obstacle Derby ^[68]
Annual Hazzard Derby ^[69]
Tri-County Motocross ^[70]
Drag-n'-Fly Contest ^[71]- an event designed in 1981 by Boss Hogg.

Festivals

Contests

Hogg Throwing Contest ^[74]
Possum Shoot ^[75]
Hazzard County Snipe Hunter Contest ^[76]- winner receives a prize of $100
Hog Calling Contest ^[77]
Miss Tri-County Beauty Talent Contest ^[78]

Other Events

Church Fish Fry ^[79]
Hazzard Hayride ^[80] ^[81]
Costume Clog Dance Party ^[82]- the county's only public dance, costumes required
Annual Retired Moonshiner Get Together ^[83]- Annual event at the Boar's Nest for prominent Ridge Runner's and their loved ones to talk about their old adventures.
Hazzard County Fair
- Mrs. J.D. Hogg Stakes Race ^[84]
Catfish Insider Stomp- dance later added to the county ^[85]

Holidays

Hazzard has a number of unique holidays that are specific to the County.

Stonewall Jackson Day- an annual holiday. The Town square is decorated, fair booths are set up and all county employees were confederate themed uniforms. ^[86]
Sadie Hogg Day- A holiday dedicated to Sadie Hogg where all the women in Hazzard draw lots to see what jobs they will take over for 24 hours. Sadie Hogg day occurs on 1 April. ^[87]

Notes

Note In Moonrunners movie, the county in which Uncle Jesse and his nephews lived was called Shiloh County.

References

[1] One Armed Bandits

[2] Return of the Ridge Raiders

[3] The Hazzardville Horror

[4] Coltrane vs. Duke

[5] Boar's Nest Bears

[6] The Late J.D. Hogg

[7] The Great Santa Claus Chase

[8] Dukes Strike it Rich

[9] One Armed Bandits

[10] Miss Tri-Counties

[11] One Armed Bandits

[12] Miz Tisdale on the Lam

[13] Duke of Duke

[14] Southern Comfurt

[15] Southern Comfurts

[16] Southern Comfurts

[17] Southern Comfurts

[18] The Hack of Hazzard

[19] The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!

[20] Deputy Dukes

[21] The Rustlers

[22] Dukes Meet Cale Yarborough

[23] Dukes Meet Cale Yarborough

[24] Hazzard Connection

[25] Officer Daisy Duke

[26] Officer Daisy Duke

[27] Find Loretta Lynn

[28] Find Loretta Lynn

[29] And In This Corner, Luke Duke

[30] Mason Dixon's Girls

[31] The Great Santa Claus Chase

[32] The Legacy

[33] The Fugitive

[34] Goodbye, General Lee

[35] Nothin' But the Truth

[36] Share and Share Alike

[37] Coy Meets Girl

[38] Hazzard Connection

[39] Jude Emery

[40] The Rustlers

[41] People's Choice

[42] Hazzard Connection

[43] Treasure of Hazzard

[44] Mason Dixon's Girls

[45] Duke of Duke

[46] Mason Dixon's Girls

[47] Enos Strate to the Top

[48] Enos Strate to the Top

[49] Good Neighbors Duke

[50] State of the County

[51] The Legacy

[52] To Catch a Duke

[53] Bye, Bye, Boss

[54] Diamonds in the Rough

[55] Goodbye, General Lee

[56] Share and Share Alike

[57] The Rustlers

[58] Road Pirates

[59] Witness for the Persecution

[60] The Runaway

[61] Return of the Ridge Raiders

[62] Return of the Ridge Raiders

[63] Mason Dixon's Girls

[64] The Hazzardville Horror

[65] Baa, Baa White Sheep

[66] The Canterbury Crock

[67] Diamonds in the Rough

[68] Luke's Love Story

[69] Duke Vs. Duke

[70] The Fugitive

[71] Goodbye, General Lee

[72] The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!

[73] Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood

[74] Swamp Molly

[75] Limo One Is Missing

[76] Deputy Dukes

[77] By-Line, Daisy Duke

[78] Miss Tri-Counties

[79] Mary Kaye's Baby

[80] Money to Burn

[81] Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Duke

[82] Double Sting

[83] Days of Shine and Roses

[84] The Rustlers

[85] Return of the Ridge Raiders

[86] Along Came a Duke

[87] Sadie Hogg Day

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