Winder, the county seat of Barrow was originally a little settlement called "Jug Tavern".  Winder was named for a well known railroad builder - John H. Winder. 

Barrow's Jailhouse is now utilized as the Barrow County Museum.  The jailhouse (c 1915) has its own history complete with a hanging tower and its cells.  A mile or so south is Fort Yargo State Park, a shining example of what a park should be. 

By 1908 Winder had so many automobiles it was actually called the AutoCenter of NE GA.
 

You can contact the Winder officials and clerk at:
http://www.cityofwinder.com - 90 N. Broad St. Winder, GA 30680
Their phone number:  770 867 3106 and their fax number 770 307 0424
Email them:  cityhall@cityofwinder.com