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Exploring Georgia The Field Trip Guide

A Georgia State History Curriculum

For the children and families of Georgia Exploring Georgia: A Georgia State History Curriculum by The Notgrass Family Copyright © 2003 by The Notgrass Company. All rights reserved. No part of this entire curriculum can be reproduced in any form without express written permission of The Notgrass Company. It is illegal and unethical to reproduce copyrighted material without permission. The Seal of the State of Georgia is used by permission of the Georgia Secretary of State. Other images are used with permission from the Dover Pictorial Archive Series, the Dover Clip Art Series, and Nova Development Corporation and its licensors. Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE ® Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. The Notgrass Family presents a live program, "A Walk Through Georgia History in Story and Song." They also present "A Walk Through American History in Story and Song" and other classes and seminars that encourage families in training their children. Call, e-mail, or visit our website for more information.

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Exploring Georgia: The Field Trip Guide Table of Contents

Introduction.................................................................................................................................. iv Part One: The County Guide........................................................................................................3 Georgia Cities and Towns, General Georgia Travel Information Part Two: The Subject Guide ...................................................................................................141 Part Three: The Unit Guide......................................................................................................177 Part Four: The Events Guide....................................................................................................195

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Exploring Georgia: The Field Trip Guide Introduction

This field trip guide to the fascinating state of Georgia is packed with over 1,675 entries. We combed through numerous packets and brochures from Chambers of Commerce and other organizations all across the state. We searched the internet and made countless phone calls. We selected the sites we thought most appropriate for you and your family. This guide can be used year after year with students of all ages. The guide is divided into four parts. The first part is a county-by-county guide to the sites in Georgia. This part has a section for each county; the counties are arranged alphabetically. For your convenience, at the beginning of this section is a list of all the cities which have sites included and the county in which they are located. The second part has sections for subjects such as music, Native Americans, the Civil War, science and technology, and many more. When you are focusing on a certain subject, check this section to learn about sites that will enrich your studies. In the third part of the guide, the sites are arranged according to the units in Exploring Georgia. As you are working through each unit, look at this section to see the possibilities of field trips that will make your study of the curriculum more memorable and meaningful. The fourth part of this guide is a list over 300 events and festivals offered throughout the state, listed by month. Many communities offer Fourth of July celebrations, fall festivals, Christmas celebrations, etc. that are not included on this list. Contact specific counties to find out what they offer. You also may want to visit these websites: www.gastateparks.org and www.georgiaonmymind.org. Some of the dates for these events vary from year to year. An event may be listed in June, but one year it may take place in July. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you plan ahead and find out in advance about the festivals and events in which you are interested. If an event listed in this section has no contact information, look at the section for the county in which the event takes place. We suggest contacting a site before you visit it. The site may have odd hours or be closed for the season. Some sights may offer special prices on certain days. If no contact information is available for a specific site, look at the visitor contact information for that county. Several counties offer brochures for driving and walking tours of historic sites in the area. Chambers of Commerce, welcome centers, and visitor centers are often a good place to pick up such brochures. Please understand that we have not visited all of these sites or attended all of the events. Even though we tried to chose family-friendly sites, we do not necessarily condone all of the performances at the theaters, all of the information in the museums, or all of the activities at the festivals. We hope that you and your family enjoy Exploring Georgia together!

Mary Evelyn Notgrass April 2003

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Part One:

The County Guide


Georgia Cities and Towns The following is a list of the cities and towns included in the guide and the county in which each one is located. City/Town County Abbeville Wilcox Acworth Fulton Adairsville Bartow Adel Cook Alamo Wheeler Alapaha Berrien Albany Dougherty Alma Bacon Alpharetta Fulton Alto Habersham Americus Sumter Andersonville Sumter Appling Columbia Armuchee Floyd Ashburn Turner Athens Clarke Atlanta Fulton Augusta Richmond Austell Fulton Bainbridge Decatur Baldwin Banks Barnesville Lamar Baxley Appling Bellville Evans Bishop Oconee Blackbeard Island McIntosh Blackshear Pierce Blairsville Union Blakely Early Blue Ridge Fannin Braseltown Jackson Brunswick Glynn Buchanan Haralson Buena Vista Marion Buford Gwinnett Butler Taylor Byron Peach Cairo Grady Calhoun Gordon Camilla Mitchell Canton Cherokee Carnesville Franklin Carrollton Carroll Cartersville Bartow

City/Town County Cassville Bartow Cave Spring Floyd Cedartown Polk Chamblee DeKalb Chatsworth Murray Chickamauga Walker Cisco Murray Clarkesville Habersham Claxton Evans Clayton Rabun Clermont Hall Cleveland White Clinton Jones Cochran Bleckley Cohutta Whitfield Colquitt Miller Columbus Muscogee Comer Madison Commerce Jackson Concord Pike Conyers Rockdale Cordele Crisp Cornelia Habersham Covington Newton Crabapple Fulton Crandall Murray Crawford Oglethorpe Crawfordville Taliaferro Culloden Monroe Cumberland Island Camden Cumming Forsyth Cussetta Chattahoochee Cuthbert Randolph Dacula Gwinnett Dahlonega Lumpkin Dallas Paulding Dalton Whitfield Danielsville Madison Darien McIntosh Dawson Terrell Dawsonville Dawson Decatur DeKalb DeSoto Sumter Dillard Rabun


City/Town County Donalsonville Seminole Douglas Coffee Douglasville Douglas Dublin Laurens Duluth Gwinnett Eastman Dodge East Point Fulton Eatonton Putnam Eden Effingham Edison Calhoun Elberton Elbert Ellabell Bryan Ellaville Schley Ellijay Gilmer Eulonia McIntosh Fairburn Fulton Fargo Clinch Fayetteville Fayette Fitzgerald Ben Hill Flovilla Butts Flowery Branch Hall Folkston Charlton Forest Park Clayton Forsyth Monroe Fort Benning Muscogee Fort Gaines Clay Fort Gordon Richmond Fort Oglethorpe Catoosa Fortson Muscogee Fort Valley Peach Franklin Heard Gainesville Hall Georgetown Quitman Gibson Glascock Glennville Tattnall Good Hope Walton Grantville Coweta Gray Jones Greensboro Greene Greenville Meriwether Griffin Spalding Grovetown Columbia Hahira Lowndes Hamilton Harris Hampton Henry Hapeville Clayton Harlem Columbia Hartwell Hart Hawkinsville Pulaski

City/Town County Hazlehurst Jeff Davis Helen White Hiawassee Towns Hinesville Liberty Hinton Pickens Hollingsworth Banks Homer Banks Homerville Clinch Hoschton Jackson Indian Springs Butts Irwinton Wilkinson Jackson Butts Jacksonville Telfair Jasper Pickens Jefferson Jackson Jeffersonville Twiggs Jekyll Island Glynn Jesup Wayne Jewell Warren Jonesboro Clayton Juliette Monroe Kennesaw Cobb Kingsland Camden Kingston Bartow Kite Johnson Knoxville Crawford LaFayette Walker LaGrange Troup Lakeland Lanier Lake Lanier Islands Hall Lake Park Lowndes Lavonia Franklin Lawrenceville Gwinnett Leesburg Lee Lenox Cook Leslie Sumter Lexington Oglethorpe Lilburn Gwinnett Lincolnton Lincoln Lithia Springs Douglas Lizella Bibb Locust Grove Henry Loganville Gwinnett Lookout Mountain Walker Louisville Jefferson Ludowici Long Lula Banks Lumber City Telfair Lumpkin Stewart


City/Town County Lyerly Chattooga Macon Bibb Madison Morgan Marble Hill Pickens Marietta Cobb Martinez Richmond Maysville Banks McCaysville Fannin McDonough Henry McRae Telfair Meridian McIntosh Metter Candler Midway Liberty Milan Telfair Milledgeville Baldwin Millen Jenkins Milner Lamar Mitchell Glascock Molena Pike Monroe Walton Montezuma Macon Monticello Jasper Moreland Coweta Morgan Calhoun Morrow Clayton Morven Brooks Moultrie Colquitt Mountain City Rabun Mount Vernon Montgomery Musella Crawford Nahunta Brantley Nashville Berrien Newnan Coweta Newton Baker Norwood Warren Oakman Gordon Ocilla Irwin Oglethorpe Macon Omaha Stewart Oxford Newton Palmetto Fulton Parrott Terrell Pearson Atkinson Pelham Mitchell Perry Houston Pine Mountain Harris Plains Sumter Pooler Chatham Port Wentworth Chatham

City/Town County Powder Springs Cobb Preston Webster Quitman Brooks Rabun Gap Rabun Reidsville Tattnall Remerton Lowndes Resaca Gordon Rex Clayton Reynolds Taylor Rhine Dodge Richland Stewart Richmond Hill Bryan Rincon Effingham Ringgold Catoosa Rising Fawn Dade Roberta Crawford Rockmart Polk Rock Spring Walker Rocky Face Whitfield Rome Floyd Roopville Carroll Rossville Walker Roswell Fulton Round Oak Jasper Royston Franklin Rutledge Morgan Rydal Bartow Sandersville Washington Sandy Springs Fulton Sapelo Island McIntosh Sasser Terrell Sautee White Sautee-Nacoochee White Savannah Chatham Screven Wayne Senioa Coweta Shellman Randolph Sky Valley Rabun Smyrna Cobb Snellville Gwinnett Social Circle Walton Soperton Truetlen Sparta Hancock Springfield Effingham Spring Place Murray St. Marys Camden St. Simons Island Glynn Statenville Echols Statesboro Bulloch


City/Town County Stockbridge Henry Stone Mountain DeKalb Suches Union Summerville Chattooga Swainsboro Emanuel Sylvania Screven Sylvester Worth Talbotton Talbot Tallapoosa Haralson Tallulah Falls Rabun Tate Pickens Tazewell Marion The Narrows Banks The Rock Upson Thomaston Upson Thomasville Thomas Thomson McDuffie Tifton Tift Tignall Wilkes Toccoa Stephens Trenton Dade Tunnel Hill Whitfield Twin City Emanuel Tybee Island Chatham Unadilla Dooly Valdosta Lowndes Varnell Whitfield Vidalia Toombs

City/Town County Vienna Dooly Villa Rica Carroll Waco Haralson Waleska Cherokee Wallacoochee Atkinson Warm Springs Meriwether Warner Robins Houston Warrenton Warren Warthen Washington Washington Wilkes Watkinsville Oconee Waycross Ware Waynesboro Burke Weston Webster West Point Harris White Bartow White Oak Camden Whitesburg Carroll Winder Barrow Woodbine Camden Woodbury Meriwether Woodland Talbot Woodstock Cherokee Wrens Jefferson Wrightsville Johnson Young Harris Towns Zebulon Pike

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Georgia Travel Information - Trails Visit www.GeorgiaOnMyMind.org for more information on driving trails throughout the state. Here are some of the trails the state has to offer:

Altahama Canoe Trail – Enjoy this 175-mile river. Andersonville Trail – This trail is rich in American history. Appalachian Gateway Trail – A variety of outdoor activities are available in the communities along the trail. Atlanta Campaign Trail – Travel the route of the Atlanta Campaign of the Civil War. Blue and Gray Trail – This trail takes you to over 60 battlefields, national parks, and museums. Chattahoochee-Flint Heritage Highway – See the land where the Creek Indians once lived. Chieftains Trail – Native American Heritage Colonial Coast Birding Trail – See some of the 300 species sighted on this trail in a variety of habitats from

shorelines to old rice fields, woodlands, and more. Covered Bridge Trail – See the 15 remaining covered bridges in Georgia. Dixie Highway – The Dixie Highway follows the 1920s-1940s travel route from Sault Saint Marie, MI to

Miami, FL. It also includes the area in Northern Georgia known as "Battlefield Route." Georgia's Antebellum Trail – See mansions and homes of the pre-Civil War era. Georgia's Peach Blossom Trail – This trail highlights Georgia's fruit and scenic beauty. Georgia's Treasures Along I-20 – Enjoy historic sites and other attractions. Georgia's U.S. 441 Heritage Trail – Discover what this road less-traveled has to offer. Liberty Trail – Step back in time and enjoy the beauty of the Georgia coast at the six stops on this driving

trail in Liberty County. Lookout Mountain Parkway – Drive through scenic Lookout Mountain. Scenic 197 – Enjoy the area around Lake Burton and the Soque River. Southern Highroads Trail – This trail goes through four states: Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and

South Carolina. Southern Trail – Explore the six counties adjacent to the Broad River. Wiregrass Trail – Take this scenic route to Georgia's coast. Woodpecker Trail – This trail is approximately 150 miles long.

Georgia Travel Information - Visitor Information Centers Augusta, Richmond County I-20 W., 706-737-1446 Columbus, Muscogee County I-185 and Williams Rd., 706-649-7455 Kingsland, Camden County I-95 N., 912-729-3253 Lavonia, Franklin County I-85 S., 706-356-4019

Plains, Sumter County US Hwy. 280, 229-824-7477 Ringgold, Catoosa County I-75 S., 706-937-4211 Savannah, Chatham County I-95 S., 912-963-2546 Sylvania, Screven County US Hwy. 301, 912-829-3331

Tallapoosa, Haralson County I-20 E., 770-574-2621 Valdosta, Lowndes County I-75 N., 229-559-5828 West Point, Harris County I-85 N., 706-645-3353

Georgia Travel Information Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism 688 Walnut St., Suite 201 Macon, GA 1-800-VISITGA Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism P.O. Pox 3116 Gainesville, GA 30503 404-535-5757

Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism Northeast Georgia Mountains Tourist Information www.visitnortheastgeorgia.com Georgia's Coast Website: www.visitcoastalgeorgia.com

Destination South, USA 959-B Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 404-815-3010 Southeast Tourism Society 3400 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Ste. 725 Atlanta, GA 404-364-9847 Website: www.escapetothesoutheast.com


Appling County - Baxley Appling County was created in 1818. It was named for Col. Daniel Appling, a noted Georgia hero of the War of 1812.

Visitor Information Baxley-Appling County Chamber of Commerce 305 W. Parker St. Baxley, GA 31513 912-367-7731 Website: www.baxley.org

Sites A. Randall Tuten Environmental Park See wetlands, streams, ponds, and over 100 species of trees. Concerts and theatrical performances are held throughout the year at the amphitheater. Free Admission. U.S. Hwy. 15 S. Baxley, GA 31513 912-367-8630 Website: www.baxley.org Altamaha River Come explore this 137-mile river inhabited by over 130 rare and endangered species. Baxley, GA 31513 912-367-7731 Website: www.baxley.org Appling County Courthouse This courthouse was completed in 1908. Free Admission. 38 Main St. Courthouse Square Baxley, GA 31513 912-367-8100

Appling County Heritage Center This center offers a wide variety of historical displays and artifacts. See exhibits ranging from agricultural implements and a turpentine collection to black history and county architecture. Free Admission. P.O. Box 87 Thomas St. Baxley, GA 31513 912-367-8133 Website: www.baxley.org Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Visitor Center Explore hands-on exhibits and see animated displays explaining how the energy of an atom is used to generate electricity. Free Admission. 11028 Hatch Pkwy. N. Baxley, GA 31513 912-367-3668 Website: www.baxley.org Graham United Methodist Church This building was constructed by local citizens in 1886. It was patterned after rural chapels of England, the homeland of the building's designer. Free Admission. 206 Graham Methodist Church Rd. Graham, GA 31539 912-367-7716 Website: www.baxley.org

Lake Mayers Enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, and other water sports on this 170-acre lake. 239 Dewitt Herrington Rd. Baxley, GA 31513 912-367-8100 Website: www.baxley.org Moody Forest Natural Area This swamp is home to longleaf and slash pines estimated at being 200 to 300 years old, as well as mammoth tupelo cypress estimated at being 600 years old. East River Rd. Baxley, GA 31513 912-366-9549 Website: www.baxley.org

Atkinson County - Pearson Atkinson County was created in 1918. It was named for William Y. Atkinson.

Sites

Atkinson County Courthouse Built in 1920 in the Neoclassical Revival style. P.O. Box 518 Austin at Main St. Pearson, GA 31642 912-422-3391

McCranie Brothers Turpentine Still Drive by and see this mill which was in operation from 1936 to 1942. Hwy. 82 W. Wallacoochee, GA 31650 912-534-5152 Springhead Methodist Church Cemetery Atkinson County


Bacon County - Alma Bacon County was created in 1914. Augustus Octavius Bacon, for whom the county was named, served in the Confederate Army, as a Georgia state representative, and as a Senator in the United States Congress.

Visitor Information Alma-Bacon County Welcome Center Bacon County Courthouse, Ste. 402 Alma, GA 31510 912-632-0019 Alma-Bacon County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 450 1120 W. 12th St. Alma, GA 31510 912-632-5859 Website: www.abcchamber.org

Sites Bacon County Courthouse The courthouse of Bacon County, Georgia's Blueberry Capital, was completed in 1919. Alma, GA

Baker County - Newton Baker County was created in 1825. It was named for Colonel John Baker, a member of Georgia's 1775 Provincial Congress who also served in the Revolutionary War.

Sites Baker County Courthouse P.O. Box 607 Courthouse Square Newton, GA 39870 229-734-2976

Baldwin County - Milledgeville Baldwin County was formed in 1803. It was named for Abraham Baldwin, a signer of the U.S. Constitution who also served as both U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator. Milledgeville was Georgia's fourth state capitol from 1807 until 1868.

Visitor Information Milledgeville Convention and Visitor's Bureau/Welcome Center Trolley Tours of Milledgeville are offered. 200 West Hancock St. P.O. Box 219 Milledgeville, GA 31059-0219 478-452-4687, 800-653-1804 Website: www.milledgevillecvb.com

Sites Allen's Market Building C. 1911 commercial building now used as theater, meeting, and studio space. On display almost year-round is "Structures and Sights," an exhibition featuring Milledgeville architecture. Located at corner of E. McIntosh St. and Wayne St. Milledgeville, GA 31961

Atkinson Hall This structure, built in 1896 in the Neoclassical style, is the oldest building on the Georgia College and State University campus. Located on the Georgia College Campus Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-445-5497 Website: www.gcsu.edu


Bartram Forest This forest was once inhabited by Native Americans. Visitors to the forest today can see abundant wildlife, natural wetlands, and an erosion ravine. 2892 Hwy. 441 S. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-445-2119 Website: www.milledgevillecvb.com Cathy Alumni Center English Tudor-style house built c. 1921 and designed after a home in Surrey, England. Beautifully furnished with surrounding Peabody Gardens. 517 W. Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-445-5400 Website: www.gcsu.edu/alumni.html Central State Hospital This hospital was established in 1842 by the Georgia legislature. It served mental, epileptic, and tuberculosis patients. The 1891 Victorian depot is now a museum of the hospital's history with memorabilia. Open by appointment. Free Admission. 620 Broad St. Milledgeville, GA 31062 478-445-1757, 888-453-4575 Website: www.centralstatehospital.org Georgia's Antebellum Capitol Museum This museum, housed in the basement of the Old Capitol Building, depicts the cultural and historical heritage of Milledgeville. 201 E. Greene St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-453-1803 Website: www.gacmuseum.com John Marlor Arts Center This house, built in the Federal Greek Revival style, houses the Elizabeth Marlor Bethune Art Gallery and features traveling exhibits throughout the year. 201 N. Wayne St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-452-3950, 800-653-1804 Website: www.milledgevillecvb.com E-mail: [email protected]

Lake Sinclair At this 15,300 acre lake, visitors can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and camping. US Hwy. 441 N. Milldgeville, GA 30161 478-452-4687 Lockerly Arboretum A wide variety of plants and trees have been labeled and catalogued at this outdoor horticultural laboratory. A desert greenhouse, tropical greenhouse, vineyards, and rhododendron garden are among the attractions. 1534 Irwinton Rd. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-452-2112 Website: www.lockerlyarboretum.org Lockerly Hall Tours are available of Lockerly Hall, built c. 1839, on the Monday Milledgeville Historic Trolley Tour. 1534 Irwinton Rd. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-452-2112, 478-452-4687 Website: www.lockerlyarboretum.org Masonic Hall This three-story building was built using handmade bricks in the 1830s. The 87-foot unsupported circular stairway and exceptional ironwork are among the building's architectural features. Located on the corner of Hancock St. and Wayne St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 Memory Hill Self-Guided Tour Georgia politicians, soldiers, slaves, and many historical figures are buried in this cemetery. Entrances at Liberty St. and Franklin St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 Museum and Archives of Georgia Education Features changing exhibits, historical records, artifacts, and memorabilia documenting the development of education in Georgia. Free Admission. 131 S. Clarke St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-445-4391 E-mail: [email protected]

Old Baldwin County Courthouse This, the county's third courthouse, was completed in 1886. W. Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 800-653-1804 Old Capitol This building served as the seat of Georgia's government from 1807 until 1868. It has been occupied by the Georgia Millitary College since 1879. Georgia's Antebellum Capitol Museum is housed in the building. 201 E. Greene St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-453-2035, 478-453-1803 (for tours) Website: www.gacmuseum.com Old Governor's Mansion This building was Georgia's executive mansion from 1838 to 1868. It was occupied by General Sherman during his March to the Sea. It is now an historic house museum and is an excellent example of Georgia's Greek Revival architecture. 120 S. Clarke St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-445-4545 Website: www.gcsu.edu/mansion Olive Forge Herb Garden Home to over 350 varieties of herbs. Brown's Crossing Rd. Milledgeville, GA 31061 478-932-5737


Sacred Heart Catholic Church Some of the materials used to construct this Gothic Revival building in 1874 came from an elegant hotel formerly on the site. P.O. Box 754 110 Jefferson St. Milledgeville, GA 30161 912-452-2421 Website: www.archatl.com/parishes/ sacredheart_milledgeville.html

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Carpenter gothic-style building built c. 1843. Contains an Old English glass window and hand-carved furniture. 220 S. Wayne St. Milledgeville, GA 31061

Stetson-Sanford House Two-story clapboard home built c. 1825. Open by request. 601 Hancock St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 800-653-1804

Banks County - Homer Banks County was created in 1858 and named for a noted physician and surgeon from Gainesville, Dr. Richard Banks.

Visitor Information Banks County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 57 U.S. Hwy. 441 Homer, GA 30547 800-638-5004, 706-677-2108 Website: www.bankscountyga.org Banks County Convention and Visitors Bureau Off U.S. Hwy. 441 Homer, GA 30547 706-677-5265 Website: www.bankscountyga.org Welcome Center 706-335-3354

Sites Banks County Courthouse See historic exhibits in this courthouse, completed in 1863. Historic Tour brochures available here. 105 U.S. Hwy. 441 N. Homer, GA 30547 706-677-2108 Website: www.bankscountyga.org Banks County Jail On the upper floor of this jail, built between 1864 and 1880, the cells, bars across the windows, and "hanging" trapdoor remain. Old Jail St. Homer, GA 30547 706-677-2108 Website: www.bankscountyga.org Blind Suzie Covered Bridge This covered bridge was built around 1911. Antioch Rd., Off GA Hwy. 51 Lula, GA 30554 706-677-2108, 800-638-5004 Website: www.bankscountyga.org Fort Hollingsworth White House Built in the 1700s for protection from Native Americans. Wynn Lake Rd. Hollingsworth, GA

Hurricane Shoals Park Enjoy swimming and wading, nature trails, an old gristmill, and more. GA Hwy. 82 Spur Maysville, GA 30558 706-367-1199 Ragsdale Mill This mill was built during the Civil War. It is located near Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. Mt. Olivet Rd. near Homer, GA Smithville Village This village includes an authentic 1887 general store, an 1840s log smokehouse, Aiken chapel, an ice cream parlor cafe, and more. GA Hwy. 365 Baldwin, GA 30511 706-778-5709 Website: www.smithvillevillage.com Ty Cobb Birthplace Drive by the birthplace of this legendary baseball player. Hwy. 150 The Narrows, GA Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and bird watching. Off GA Hwy. 365 on Yonah Rd. Homer, GA 30547 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild


Barrow County - Winder Barrow County was established in 1914. It was named in honor of David C. Barrow who was chancellor of the University of Georgia at the time.

Visitor Information Barrow County Chamber of Commerce Barrow County Driving Tour Winder Walking Tour 6 Porter St. Winder, GA 30680 770-867-9444 Website: www.barrowchamber.org

Sites Barrow County Courthouse Built in the early 1900s. Free Admission. Downtown Winder, GA 30680 770-867-9444

Barrow County Museum This museum is housed in the former Barrow County Jail built in 1914. See the hanging tower and jail cells; learn the county history; see exhibits on Fort Yargo and Senator Richard B. Russell. 74 E. Athens St. Winder, GA 30680 770-307-1183, 770-864-9003 (for Saturday appointments) Fort Yargo State Park This park features Fort Yargo, which was built in 1792 by settlers for protection against Cherokee and Creek Indians. Today visitors can enjoy camping and cottages, swimming, boating, hiking, and more. GA Hwy. 81 Winder, GA 30680 770-867-3489 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Russell Family Cemetery The family cemetery of Richard B. Russell who served as a U.S. Senator from Georgia from 1933 to 1971. GA Hwy. 53 Winder, GA 30680 770-867-9444 Website: www.barrowchamber.com Sharpton Opera House Built in 1903. 313 S. Broad St. Winder, GA 30680

Bartow County - Cartersville Bartow County was established in 1832. It was originally named Cass County after General Lewis Cass, Secretary of War under Andrew Jackson. Cass later became unpopular in Georgia as a result of his abolitionist and pro-Union views. After Colonel Francis Bartow's death in the Civil War, the county was renamed.

Visitor Information Adairsville Welcome Center Self-Guided Tour of Homes 101 Public Square Adairsville, GA 30103 770-773-1775, 800-733-2280 Website: www.notatlanta.org Cartersville Local Welcome Center Cartersville-Bartow County Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 200397 One Friendship Plaza Cartersville, GA 30120 770-387-1357, 800-733-2280 Website: www.notatlanta.org

Sites 1902 Stock Exchange and Public Square Opera House This restored mercantile houses a variety of shops. 124 Public Square Adairsville, GA 30103 770-773-1902 Website:www.georgiahighcountry.org/1902stockexchange.html Allatoona Lake and Visitors Center Enjoy boating, camping, and hiking. 1138 GA Hwy. 20 Spur Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-4700, 877-444-6777 (for reservations) Website: www.reserveusa.com

Allatoona Pass Battlefield See two earthen forts, miles of trench works, and trail markers at the site of this 1864 battle. Free Admission. Old Allatoona Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-606-8862 Website: www.allatoonapassbattlefield.org Atlanta Campaign Pocket Park This park was built by the WPA in the 1930s. U.S. Hwy. 41 N. and Cassville Rd. Cassville, GA 30123 770-387-1357 Website: www.notatlanta.org, www.georgiahighcountry.org


Barnsley Gardens The grounds of this 19th-century estate now offer a variety of sporting opportunities. 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd. Adairsville, GA 30103 770-773-7480, 877-773-2447 Website: www.barnsleyinn.com Bartow County Courthouse A gold-domed courthouse built in 1903. Cartersville, GA Bartow County Genealogical Society Research Library Search through local historical documents. Workshops held periodically. Free Admission. 425 W. Main St. Cartersville, GA 30120-0993 770-606-0706, 770-382-6676 (after hours) Bartow History Center This center offers exhibits, programs, and outreach activities designed to educate the public on the history and heritage of Bartow County. 13 N. Wall St. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-3818 Booth Western Art Museum See western art depicting the Old West, modern-day cowboys, and Native Americans. Explore the children's gallery with interactive exhibits relating to art and Western culture. 501 Museum Dr. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-387-1300 Website: www.boothmuseum.org Cartersville Depot This building's history goes back to the days before the Civil War. Cartersville, GA 770-387-1357 Cassville Confederate Cemetery 300 Confederate soldiers and Confederate General William Wofford are buried here. Cass-White Rd. Cassville, GA 30123 770-387-1357, 800-733-2280 Website: www.notatlanta.org

Cooper's Friendship Monument In 1857, this monument was commissioned by Mark Anthony Cooper, a Georgia industrialist, to honor 38 of his friends who helped him when he faced a financial crisis. Free Admission. One Friendship Plaza, Main St. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-387-1357 Website: www.notatlanta.org Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area This site, also known as Cooper's Iron Works, is all that remains of the 1830s town of Etowah and Georgia's iron empire. Free Admission. River Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-4700 Website: www.notatlanta.org Etowah Arts Gallery Changing exhibits. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-8277 Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site For hundreds of years, this area was home to thousands of Native Americans. Here, on a portion of that area, can be seen six earthen mounds, a plaza and village area, and a defensive ditch. 813 Indian Mounds Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-387-3747 Website: www.gastateparks.org Etowah Valley Historical Society Collection/Library Find history collections and guides to local cemeteries. Free Admission. 115 W. Cherokee Ave. P.O. Box 1886 Cartersville, GA 30120 770-606-8862 Website: www.evhsonline.org Euharlee Covered Bridge and History Museum This bridge was built in 1886. 116 Covered Bridge Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-607-2017 Website: www.notatlanta.org

Grand Theatre of Cartersville A variety of productions are performed each year in this restored 1920s theater. 5 N. Wall St. Cartersville, GA 30210 770-386-7343 Website: www.notatlanta.org/thegrand.html Historic Corra Harris House Corra Harris, author of A Circuit Rider's Wife, lived here from 1913 until her death in 1935. Her book was later made into a movie, I'd Climb the Highest Mountain. 659 Mt. Pleasant Rd. Rydal, GA 30171 770-382-4598, 770-387-1357 Kingston Confederate Museum and Kingston History Museum This museum contains Civil War artifacts found in Kingston after the war. Learn what life was like in Kingston during the post-war years. 13 E. Main St. Kingston, GA 30145 770-336-5540 Website: www.notatlanta.org Legion Theater and the Pumphouse Players Performances here range from radio shows to children's theater. P.O. Box 1261 114-C Main St. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-387-2610 Website: www.notatlanta.org Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center This black history cultural center is housed in a school originally built for the education of black children 2361 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy. Cassville, GA 30123 770-382-3392 Website: www.notatlanta.org Possum Trot Farm Enjoy a visit to this working farm. 700 Cass Pine Log Rd. Rydal, GA 30171 770-382-5137 Website: www.notatlanta.org


Pumpkin Patch Farm Enjoy hay rides, a petting farm, corn maze, and pumpkins. Make a scarecrow and take part in other children's activities. Old-time skills demonstrated on the second and third Saturdays in October. Free Admission. 230 Old Dixie Hwy. Adairsville, GA 30103 770-773-2617 Website: www.notatlanta.org

Red Top Mountain State Park and Lodge Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, cottages, a restaurant, and miniature golf at this park located on Lake Allatoona. 50 Lodge Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-975-4226 Website: www.gastateparks.org Roselawn Museum This Victorian mansion is now a house museum. Evangelist Samuel Porter Jones once lived here. The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee was built by a wealthy businessman for one of Samuel Jones' meetings. 224 W. Cherokee Ave. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-387-5162 Website: www.roselawnmuseum.com Watts Home This home was built on the foundation of a Native American cabin. An underground tunnel led to the house and was used by the Underground Railroad during the Civil War. S. Main and Summer Sts. Adairsville, GA

Weinman Mineral Museum See a collection of minerals and gemstones from around the world as well as fossils and antique mining equipment. 51 Mineral Museum Dr. White, GA 30184 770-386-0576 Website: www.weinmanmuseum.org World's First Coca-Cola Painted Wall Sign This sign was painted on the side of Young Brothers Pharmacy in 1894. It was restored and authenticated in 1994. 2 W. Main St. Cartersville, GA 30120 770-382-4010 Website: www.notatlanta.org

Ben Hill County - Fitzgerald Ben Hill County was established in 1906. It was named for U.S. Senator Benjamin Hill.

Visitor Information Fitzgerald Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Fitzgerald Architectural Treasures Driving Tour P.O. Box 425 119 S. Main St. Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5033, 800-386-4642 Website: www.fitzgeraldga.org

Sites Blue and Gray Museum See a collection of Union and Confederate artifacts and mementos from the Civil War. 116 N. Johnston St. Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5069 Website: www.fitzgeraldga.org Bowens Mill Fish Hatchery Take a tour of this fish hatchery. Free Admission. 1773 Bowens Mill Hwy. (U.S. Hwy. 129) Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5272 Website: www.fitzgeraldga.org

Colony Art Gallery This art gallery featuring the work of school students and other local artists is open by appointment. 126 E. Pine St. Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5035 Website: www.fitzgeraldga.org Evergreen Cemetery Several notable people of the Civil War are buried here. Benjamin Hill Dr. E. Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5033, 800-386-4642 Website: www.fitzgeraldga.org


Grand Theatre This 1930s movie theater is now a performance theater. 119 S. Main St. Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-426-5033, 800-386-4642 Website: www.fitzgeraldga.org

Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site Visit the site where Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America, was captured in 1865. 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd. Fitzgerald, GA 31750 229-831-2335 Website: members.surfsouth.com/~jdhs/

Berrien County - Nashville Berrien County was created in 1856. It was named for John Macpherson Berrien who served as U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General.

Visitor Information Berrien County Chamber of Commerce Housed in a 1901 structure, formerly a jail. 201 N. Jefferson St. Nashville, GA 31639 229-686-5123 Website: www.berrienchamber.com, www.cityofnashvillega.com

Sites Alapaha Station See a restored train station. Alapaha, GA 31622 Berrien County Courthouse Built in 1898 from bricks made of local clay. Nashville, GA 31639 World War I Doughboy Statue See a statue of a WW I infantryman. Nashville, GA 31639 229-686-5123

Bibb County - Macon Bibb County was established in 1822. It was named for Dr. William Bibb, a Georgia native who was the first elected governor of Alabama.

Visitor Information Macon Convention and Visitors Bureau Around Town Tours Self-Guided Tour maps focusing on various topics such as children, antebellum homes, music, and more are available here. 200 Cherry St. Macon, GA 31201 478-743-3401, 800-768-3401 Website: www.maconga.org

Sites Cannonball House and Civil War Museum Civil War relics are housed in this 1853 home complete with period furnishings. 856 Mulberry St. Macon, GA 31201 478-745-5982 Website: www.cannonballhouse.org

Douglass Theatre Performances at this theater ran from 1921 to the 1970s. It was restored and reopened in 1997. 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201 478-742-2000 Website: www.douglasstheatre.org Federated Garden Club Center This 1910 home became the headquarters of the Federated Garden Clubs of Macon in 1956. The house still contains original fixtures and furnishings. 730 College St. Macon, GA 31201 478-742-0921


Fort Hawkins This reconstructed blockhouse which was a United States frontier fort from 1806 until 1828 now houses a museum. U.S. Hwy. 80/Emery Hwy. at Maynard St. Macon, GA 31201 478-327-7375 Website: www.launchpad.gmc.cc.ga.us/robins Georgia Music Hall of Fame Experience Georgia's music heritage through videos, interactive exhibits, and memorabilia from over 450 Georgia artists. 200 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Macon, GA 31201 478-750-8555, 888-427-6257 Website: www.gamusichall.com Georgia Sports Hall of Fame This site offers an interactive sports area. 301 Cherry St. Macon, GA 31201 478-752-1585 Website: www.gshf.org Grand Opera House This structure was originally built as the Academy of Music in the 1880s. At the time, the facility seated 2,418, which was nearly one-fifth of the population of Macon. The building, which was restored in 1969, houses one of largest stages in the country. 651 Mulberry St. Macon, GA 31201 478-301-5460, 478-301-5470 Website: www.mercer.edu/thegrand Hay House The 24 rooms in this 1850s mansion are decorated with museum pieces. 934 Georgia Ave. Macon, GA 31201 478-742-8155 Website: www.georgiatrust.org/hay.html Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area Enjoy the outdoors on three white sand beaches. 6600 Mosley Dixon Rd. Macon, GA 31220 478-474-8770 Website: www.maconga.org

Middle Georgia Pottery Learn how pottery was made from one of the first manufacturers of the 1800s "whiskey jugs." See original pottery equipment and machinery. Pottery Rd. Lizella, GA 31052 478-935-8989 Museum of Arts and Sciences Enjoy a scientist's workshop, an artist's garret, an enclosed animal habitat, and more. 4182 Forsyth Rd. Macon, GA 31210 478-477-3232 Website: www.masmacon.com Ocmulgee National Monument Experience hundreds of years of history as you view temple-burial mounds, a reconstructed ceremonial earth lodge, the outline of a colonial British trading post, a gun implacement from the War Between the States, and more. Free Admission. 1207 Emery Hwy. Macon, GA 31217 478-752-8257 Website: www.nps.gov/ocmu Otis Redding Statue See a life-size statue of legendary musician Otis Redding. Gateway Park Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. at Riverside Dr. Macon, GA Rose Hill Cemetery Civil War veterans and well-known Macon citizens including Duane Allman are among those buried here. 1091 Riverside Dr. Macon, GA 31204 478-743-3401 Website: www.maconga.org Sidney Lanier Cottage Tour this 1840 home of poet and musician Sidney Lanier. See Lanier's writings and his flute among the other period furnishings and décor. 935 High St. Macon, GA 31201 478-743-3851

St. Joseph's Catholic Church This building was dedicated in 1903. The twin spires rise 200 feet. 830 Poplar St. Macon, GA 31201 478-745-1631 Tubman African American Museum This museum highlights the history, art, and culture of African Americans. 340 Walnut St. Macon, GA 31201 478-743-8544 Website: www.tubmanmuseum.com Venetian Carousel Take a ride on an authentic Venetian carousel. Colonial Mall Macon 3661 Eisenhower Pkwy. Macon, GA 31201 478-477-7328 Website: www.colonialmallmacon.com Washington Memorial Library This library houses a genealogical and historic room with superb reference collections. 1180 Washington Ave. Macon, GA 31201 478-744-0800 Website: www.maconga.org Woodruff House This mansion was built in 1836. It once hosted a ball for Winnie Davis, daughter of Jefferson Davis. 988 Bond St. Macon, GA 31201 478-301-2715


Bleckley County - Cochran In 1912, Bleckley County was created. It was named for Logan Bleckley, a former Georgia Supreme Court chief justice.

Visitor Information Cochran/Bleckley Chamber of Commerce Rt. 1, Box 850 Cochran, GA 31014 478-934-7576 E-mail: [email protected]

Sites Bleckley County Courthouse This 1914 courthouse is built in the Neoclassical style. Copper was applied to the clock tower dome and pediment in 2002. Cochran, GA 31014 478-934-2965

Brantley County - Nahunta Brantley County was established in 1920. It is uncertain exactly for whom the county was named. Some sources indicate that the county was named for Benjamin Brantley, while others say it was named in honor of his son, lawyer and politician William Gordon Brantley.

Visitor Information Brantley County Chamber of Commerce Drawer B Nahunta, GA 31553 912-462-6282 Website: www.brantleycounty.org Brantley County Development Authority 912-462-6282 Website: www.brantleytel.net/~bcdevau

Sites Brantley County Courthouse This courthouse was constructed in 1930. P.O. Box 117 Brantley St. Nahunta, GA 31553 912-462-5256

Brooks County - Quitman Brooks County was created in 1858. It was named for Preston Brooks of South Carolina who was an ardent supporter of states' rights.

Visitor Information Quitman-Brooks County Chamber of Commerce Historic Driving Tour available. 900 E. Screven St. Quitman, GA 31643 229-263-4841 Website: www.quitmangeorgia.org

Sites Brooks County Courthouse This courthouse was begun in 1858 and completed in 1864 using Confederate money. 1 E. Screven Quitman, GA 31643 229-263-5561

Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center Providing musical, art, and culinary events throughout the year. Free Admission. 121 N. Culpepper St. Quitman, GA 31643 Dewitt Produce Co., Inc. Pick your own tomatoes and strawberries. P.O. Box 129 Morven, GA 31638 229-263-5000


Lawson Peach Shed Pick your own peaches. P.O. Box 8 State Rd. 133 Morven, GA 229-775-2581

Quitman City Hall This structure, built in 1888, was originally an opera house. 220 E. Screven St. Quitman, GA 31643

Bryan County - Pembroke Bryan County was established in 1783. It was named for Jonathan Bryan, a well-known supporter of colonists' rights. During the Revolutionary War, Bryan was captured and imprisoned by the British.

Visitor Information Richmond Hill Convention and Visitors Bureau 40 Richard R. Davis Dr. Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912-756-2676, 800-807-4848 Website: www.richmondhillcvb.org, www.gacoast.com/navigator/ richmondhill.html Richmond Hill Local Welcome Center 11460 Ford Ave. and Timber Trail Rd. Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912-756-3697 Website: www.richmondhillcvb.org

Sites Fort McAllister Historic Park See an earthwork fortification of the Confederacy during the Civil War. It was here that Sherman's March to the Sea ended. 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912-727-2339, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org J.F. Gregory Park Enjoy walking, biking, bird watching, fishing, and boating. Free Admission. Cedar St. Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912-756-2676, 800-807-4848 Website: www.richmondhillcvb.org Ogeechee Outpost Enjoy camping, wildlife, canoeing, kayaking, and more. 182 Rose Dr. Ellabell, GA 31308 912-748-6716 Website: www.ogecheeoutpost.com

Richmond Hill Historical Society and Museum See photographs and memorabilia of Henry Ford's development of Richmond Hill. 11460 Ford Ave. Corner of Hwy. 144 and Timber Trail Rd. Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912-756-3697, 800-807-4848 Website: www.richmondhillcvb.org

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Bulloch County - Statesboro Bulloch County was created in 1796. It was named for the first provincial governor of Georgia, Archibald Bulloch.

Visitor Information Statesboro Convention and Visitors Bureau 332 S. Main St. Statesboro, GA 30458 912-489-1869, 800-568-3301 Website: www.visit-statesboro.com

Sites Bulloch County Courthouse Built in 1894. The clock was purchased by local citizens in 1897. P.O. Box 347 Statesboro, GA 30459 912-764-6111 Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q. Ball Jr. Raptor Center Take part in hands-on reptile programs. See flighted raptor demonstrations as well as birds of prey, reptiles, and amphibians. Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA 30460 912-681-0831 Website: www.bio.gasou.edu/wildlife/

Georgia Southern University Botanical Gardens Enjoy these gardens which surround a turn-of-the-century cottage. Features an annual spring festival. Free Admission. 1505 Bland Ave. Statesboro, GA 30458 912-871-1114 Website: welcome.gasou.edu/garden/ Georgia Southern University Museum Experience the history and culture of Southern Georgia. Features traveling exhibits and special events. Free Admission. Southern Dr., Rosenwald Bldg. Statesboro, GA 30460 912-681-5444 Website: www2.gasou.edu/musenews/ Herty Nature Trail Free Admission. Herty Memorial Pine Forest, GSU Campus Statesboro, GA 30460 912-681-5444 Performing Arts Center Statesboro, GA 912-681-0830

Statesboro City Hall This structure was originally built as a hotel in 1905. 50 E. Main St. Statesboro, GA 30458 Statesboro-Georgia Southern Symphony 332 S. Main St. Statesboro, GA 30460 912-489-1869, 800-568-3301 Website: www2.gasou.edu/music/gsusymph Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church This is the nation's largest Primitive Baptist church. Free Admission. 4 S. Zetterower Ave. Statesboro, GA 30458 912-764-6058

Burke County - Waynesboro Burke County was formed in 1777. It was named for Edmund Burke, a member of the British Parliament who supported the rights of the American colonies.

Visitor Information Burke County Chamber of Commerce 241 E. Sixth St. Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-5451 Website: www.burkechamber.com

Sites Burke County Courthouse This, Burke County's fourth courthouse, was completed in 1857. Corner of 6th and Liberty Sts. Waynesboro, GA 30830 Burke County Museum This museum highlights Burke County and its history. 536 Liberty St. Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-4889


Confederate Memorial Cemetery Among those buried here are 49 Confederate soldiers. Confederate Memorial Day services are held here each April. 6th St. and Jones Ave. Waynesboro, GA 30830 First Presbyterian Church of Waynesboro This building dates back to 1884. 810 Myrick St. Waynesboro, GA 30830

First United Methodist Church of Waynesboro This church was begun in 1815. The current building was completed in 1938. 802 Liberty St. Waynesboro, GA 30830 Plant Vogtle Visitor Center Learn about the production of nuclear power. 7821 River Rd. Waynesboro, GA 30830 706-554-9407 Website: www.southernco.com

St. Michael's Episcopal Church This church was founded in 1889. 515 Liberty St. Waynesboro, GA 30830 Thomas Grove Baptist Church This church was organized in 1870 for African American citizens of Burke County. It is still a thriving congregation today. 426 W. 6th St. Waynesboro, GA 30830 Waynesboro Baptist Church This church was begun in 1880. The current building was built in the 1930s. 853 Liberty St. Waynesboro, GA 30830

Butts County - Jackson Butts County was established in 1825. It was named for Captain Samuel Butts. Captain Butts was a member of the Georgia militia. He was killed in a battle against the Creek Indians during the War of 1812.

Visitor Information Butts County Chamber of Commerce 206 E. Third St. Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-4839 Website: www.buttscountychamber.com

Sites Butts County Courthouse This 1898 building features Victorian-style stairs and marble floors. Free Admission. 25 Third St., Ste. 4 Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-8200 Website: www.buttscounty.com Dauset Trails Nature Center Enjoy the wildlife, trails, and other educational environmental opportunities. Free Admission. 360 Mt. Vernon Rd. Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-6798 Website: www.dausettrail.com

Flovilla 1885 School House Take a tour of this one-room schoolhouse. Free Admission. 106 Collier St. Flovilla, GA 30216 770-775-5661 High Falls State Park See the remains of an 1880s gristmill. Enjoy camping, boating, hiking, swimming, and picnicking. Just east of I-75, Exit 198 478-993-3053 Website: www.gastateparks.org Indian Springs Chapel This structure was built in 1890. Hwy. 42 Indian Springs, GA 30216 770-775-2493 Website:www.geocities.com/ heartland/village/1954/ Indian Springs Hotel This hotel was built in 1823 by William McIntosh, a Creek Indian chief. The Treaty of 1825 was signed here. Authentic flower, rose, and herb gardens still grow at the site. 1807 Hwy. 42 S. Indian Springs, GA 30216 770-775-2493 Website: www.geocities.com/ heartland/village/1954/

Indian Springs State Park This park features natural springs and historic buildings as well as outdoor activities such as camping and boating. It is believed to be the nation's oldest state park. 15 miles from I-75 off Hwy. 42 Flovilla, GA 30216 770-504-2277 Website: www.gastateparks.org Lake Jackson Enjoy fishing and boating on this 4,700-acre lake. Jackson Lake Rd. Jackson, GA 30233 770-775-4839


Calhoun County - Morgan Calhoun County, created in 1854, was named for U.S. Senator John C. Calhoun of South Carolina.

Sites Calhoun County Courthouse Built in 1935. P.O. Box 111 111 School St. Morgan, GA 229-849-4835

Dickey Presbyterian Church Built in 1871, this church remained active until recent years. A cemetery lies behind the building. Shown by appointment. Hwy. 37 E. P.O. Box 334 Edison, GA 31746 229-835-2672, 229-835-3185

Camden County - Woodbine Camden County was established in 1777 through the first state constitution of Georgia. It was named for the Earl of Camden who supported the cause of the American colonies before the Revolution.

Visitor Information Camden/Kings Bay Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 130 Kingsland, GA 31548 912-729-5840 City of Kingsland Welcome Center and Convention and Visitors Bureau 107 S. Lee St. Kingsland, GA 31548 912-729-5999, 800-433-0225 Website: www.visitkingsland.com City of Woodbine 310 Bedell Ave. Woodbine, GA 31569 912-576-3211 Website: www.camdenchamber.com Georgia Visitor Information Center 2424 Haddock Rd. Kingsland, GA 31548 912-729-3253 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org St. Marys Welcome Center and Tourism Council P.O. Box 1291 St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-4000, 866-868-2199, 800-868-8687 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com

Sites Birdwatching (Kingsland Area) Visit 18 stops along the Colonial Coast Birding Trail and see some of the over 300 species of birds that have been sighted. 107 S. Lee St. Kingsland, GA 31548 912-634-1322, 800-433-0225 Website: www.visitkingsland.com Crooked River State Park Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, etc. 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy. St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-5256, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org Cumberland Island Ferry Ferries available from St. Marys to Cumberland Island. St. Marys St. St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-4335, 888-817-3421 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com

Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum See the collection of artifacts from the lives of Native Americans, African Americans, the Carnegie family, and others who have lived on the island. Free Admission. Osborne Rd. St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-4335, 888-817-3421 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com Cumberland Island National Seashore This island, with its wild horses and other island wildlife, offers 17 miles of white, sandy beaches. Camping is permitted with reservations. 107 St. Mary's St. ferry location Cumberland Island, GA 31558 912-882-4335, 800-817-3421 Website: www.nps.org


Dungeness Ruins The widow of Nathaniel Green built the first dungeness in the 1790s. It was rebuilt in 1884 by Andrew and Lucy Carnegie, but burned in the 1950s. Cumberland Island, GA 31558 912-882-4335, 800-817-3421 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com First African Baptist Church This church was established in 1893. The building was rebuilt in the 1930s and was the site of the wedding of John F. Kennedy Jr. Cumberland Island, GA 31558 912-882-4335, 800-817-3421 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com George Bancroft SSBN-643 Sail Exhibit This submarine sail is on display outside the Kings Bay Subase Franklin Security Gate. It is mounted on a full scale simulated surfacing submarine hull. Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Franklin Gate Spur 40 St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-2782 Website: stmaryssubmuseum.com Krossrodes Connections Ecological Tours St. Marys, GA 31558 912-576-2778, 912-673-6900 Website: www.krossrodesconnections.com

McIntosh Sugar Mill Ruins These ruins are believed to date back to the 1820s. Picnic area available. Spur 40 (Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy.) St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-4000, 800-868-8687 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com Oak Grove Cemetery This cemetery dates back to the year 1801. Corner of Barlett and Weed Sts. St. Marys, GA 31158 912-882-4000, 800-868-8687 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com Orange Hall House Museum This museum includes a brief video of St. Mary's history. 303 Osborne Dr. St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-4000, 800-868-8687 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com Plum Orchard Mansion This 22,000 square foot mansion was built in 1898 for George L. Carnegie, the son of Thomas and Lucy Carnegie. Cumberland Island, GA 31558 912-882-4335, 800-817-3421 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com St. Marys Submarine Museum At this museum, dedicated to the submarines of the United States, you can take a look under the St.

Marys River from 40 feet above ground when you look through the most modern submarine periscope on public display in the country. 102 St. Marys St. W. St. Marys, GA 31558-4945 912-882-2782 Website: stmaryssubmuseum.com Satilla Waterfront Park Enjoy the beauty of the Satilla River as you walk along the Woodbine riverwalk. Fishing, boating, picnicking, and more are also available. 310 Bedell Ave. Woodbine, GA 31569 912-729-5600 Sweetwater Fishery Children may help feed the fish at this 40-acre fish farm and fish hatchery. 5091 Bailey Mill Rd. White Oak, GA 31568 912-576-5889 Website: www.sweetwaterfishery.com Washington Oak Only the stump remains of this live oak that was planted the day George Washington was buried. Osborne St. St. Marys, GA 31558 912-882-4000, 800-868-8687 Website: www.stmaryswelcome.com

Candler County - Metter Candler County was created in 1914. It was named for former Georgia governor Allen D. Candler who had died four years earlier.

Visitor Information Metter-Candler County Chamber of Commerce I-16, Exit 104 P.O. Box 497 Metter, GA 30439 912-685-2159 Metter Local Welcome Center 1210 S. Lewis St. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-6988, 888-704-3431 Website: www.metter-candler.com

Sites 1902 Train Depot Free Admission. Hwy. 46 E. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-4635 1928 Metter Commissary This commissary, which once served lumber workers, now houses the local welcome center and Chamber of Commerce. The lake behind the building is filled with

lilies and at its edge grow trees draped with moss. Free Admission. 1210 S. Lewis St. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-6988, 888-704-3431 Website: www.metter-candler.com Blue Bird Drug Company Visit an old-fashioned soda fountain and drug store. 208 S. Broad St. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-2803


Candler County Courthouse Built in 1912, this courthouse was designed by J.J. Baldwin, who designed seven other Georgia courthouses. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-2159 Candler Pharmacy An old-fashioned soda fountain. 19 N. Broad St. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-2000 Charles Harrold Nature Preserve Salem Church Rd. E. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-6988

Guido Gardens/Evangelistic Association These gardens with beautiful flowers, gazebos, fountains, and more are decorated with nearly one million lights in December. Tours of the Sower Studio are available. Free Admission. 600 N. Lewis St. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-2222 Website: www.GuidoGardens.org Old Lake Church and Cemetery This structure was built in 1839 and is the oldest church building in the county. Hwy. 46 E. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-6988, 888-704-3431

Outdoor Nature Trail Enjoy the beauty of God's world on this half-mile trail. 160 S. Register St. Metter, GA 30439 912-685-2370 Salem Church This church was founded in 1879. Free Admission. Salem Rd., Candler County 912-685-6988

Carroll County - Carrollton Carroll County was created in 1825. It was named for Charles Carroll of Maryland who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Visitor Information Carrollton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 532 118 S. White St. Carrollton, GA 30117 770-214-9746, 800-292-0871 Website: www.visitcarrollton.com Carroll County Chamber of Commerce 200 Northside Dr. Carrollton, GA 30117 770-832-2446 Villa Rica Board of Tourism P.O. Box 129 Villa Rica, GA 30180 770-459-3656

Sites Beth Harmon Williamson Cultural Art Center This center hosts exhibits, concerts, and special programs. A room within the center houses memorabilia of Carroll County and Georgia. West Georgia Regional Library 710 Rome St. Carrollton, GA 30117 Carroll County Courthouse Built in 1928. Carrollton, GA Carrollton Cultural Arts Center This center features a classrooms, a gallery, rehearsal hall, and performance hall. 251 Alabama St. Carrollton, GA 30117 770-832-1161 Confederate Monument Corner of Newnan and Tanner Sts. Carrollton, GA 30117

Horton's Books and Gifts This 1892 bookstore is the oldest in Georgia and the tenth oldest in the nation. Purchases are still totaled on the wooden cash register from the 1890s. 410 Adamson Square Carrollton, GA 30117 770-832-8021 John Tanner State Park This park offers boating on the lake, camping, hiking trails, and a variety of sport opportunities. 354 Tanner Beach Rd. Carrollton, GA 30117 770-830-2222 Website: www.gastateparks.org McIntosh Reserve Enjoy miles of trails as well as fishing and camping along the Chattahoochee River, once home to Chief William McIntosh of the Lower Creeks. 1046 W. McIntosh Cir. Whitesburg, GA 30185 770-830-5879 Website: www.carrollcountyga.com


Roopville Archives and Historical Society Learn about the history of the area. Hwy. 27 P.O. Box 285 Roopville, GA 30170 770-854-4170, 770-854-4460 Susan Hayward Gravesite Monument Susan Hayward was an Oscar-winning actress who starred in I'd Climb the Highest Mountain, a film set in rural Georgia. 210 Old Centerpoint Rd. Carrollton, GA 30117 770-214-9746, 800-292-0871 Website: www.visitcarrollton.com

Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace Visit the birthplace of the "Father of Gospel Music." 571 W. Bankhead Hwy. Villa Rica, GA 30180 770-459-7019

Catoosa County - Ringgold Catoosa County was formed in 1853. It was named for Catoosa Springs, located near Ringgold. Catoosa was a Cherokee word that possibly meant "small mountain."

Visitor Information Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce 264 Catoosa Cir. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-5201, 706-861-4807 Website: www.gatewaytogeorgia.com Georgia Visitor Information Center-Ringgold 2726 I-75 S. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-937-4211 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org

Sites Catoosa County Courthouse Built in 1939. Ringgold, GA Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Centennial audiovisual presentation and museum are among the offerings at the oldest and largest military park in the nation. P.O. Box 2128 3370 Lafayette Rd. Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 706-866-9241

Elsie Holmes Nature Park Enjoy fishing, a picnic, or walking along the trails. 88 Ben Holmes Rd. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-5263 Old Stone Church Museum This building was built around 1849. The song Leaning On the Everlasting Arms was first performed here. During the Civil War, the church building was used as a hospital. The original altar and pews remain and the restored building now houses a Civil War museum. U.S. Hwy. 41 41 Old Catoosa Pkwy. Ringgold, GA 30736 706-935-5232 Ringgold Depot Saturday evening concerts are held in this antebellum depot. U.S. Hwy. 41 Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-5201

Ringgold Gap Pavilion An Atlanta Campaign interpretive pavilion put up by the WPA in 1938. Learn about the event of the Atlanta Campaign that occurred here. West of U.S. Hwy. 41 Ringgold, GA Sixth Cavalry Museum A museum displaying the life of cavalrymen. Bernhardt Circle Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30472 706-861-2860 Whitman-Anderson House This mid-1800s house served as Grant's headquarters during the Civil War. Drive-by viewing only. U.S. Hwy. 41 Ringgold, GA 30736 706-965-5201


Charlton County - Folkston Charlton County was created in 1854. It was named for U.S. Senator Robert M. Charlton, who died the month before the county was formed.

Visitor Information Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 756 202 W. Main St. Folkston, GA 31537 912-496-2536 Website: www.folkston.com

Sites Folkston Funnel Train-Watching Platform A great location for watching the approximately 65 trains that daily pass by. 103 N. First St. Folkston, GA 31537 912-496-2563 Website: www.folkston.com

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Abundant wildlife and migratory birds dwell in this wetlands wilderness. Walk along the boardwalk and view the prairie from the 50-foot observation tower. Rt. 2, Box 3330 Folkston, GA 31537 912-496-7836 Website: www.okefenokee.fws.gov E-mail: [email protected] Sardis Chruch This church was organized in 1821 and is still active, with services held here on the third Sunday of each month. The pulpit has a bullet hole from the musket of a soldier defending the church against Native Americans. Post Road Folkston, GA 31537 912-496-2536 Website: www.folkston.com

Train Museum Enjoy old train memorabilia such as pictures, logbooks, lights, and train maps. Free Admission. Folkston Railroad Depot 202 W. Main St. Folkston, GA 31537 912-496-2536 Website: www.folkston.com

Chatham County - Savannah Chatham County was formed in 1777 with the signing of Georgia's first state constitution. It was named in honor of the first Earl of Chatham, William Pitt. Pitt served as Prime Minister of England during the French and Indian War. For Georgetown sites, see Quitman County

Visitor Information Georgia Visitor Information Center at Savannah I-95 S., mile marker 111 Port Wentworth, Ga 31407 912-963-2546 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1167 175 Bourne Ave. Pooler, GA 31322 912-748-9121 Website: www.pooler-ga.com

Port Wentworth Chamber of Commerce 100 Travelers Way Port Wentworth, GA 31407 912-965-1999 Website: www.portwentworthga.com Savannah Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 101 East Bay St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-644-6401, 877-SAVANNAH Website: www.savannahvisit.com Savannah Visitors Center 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Savannah, GA 31042 912-944-0455 Website: www.savannahvisit.com

Tybee Visitor Information Center 802 First St., Hwy. 80 Tybee Island, GA 31328 912-786-5444, 800-868-2322 Website: www.tybeevisit.com

Sites Andrew Low House This house was built in 1849. It was once the home Andrew Low. William Low and his wife, Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts, also lived here. The house opened as a museum in 1952. 329 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-233-6854


Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens The bamboo collections here began over 100 years ago from materials gathered around the world by botanists and explorers. Free Admission 2 Canebrake Rd. Savannah, GA 31419 912-921-5460 Website: www.ces.uga.edu/ agriculture/horticulture/coastalgarden/coastalgarden.htm Beach Institute African American Museums and Cultural Center This school, still in operation, was founded for blacks in 1865. Its first scholars were newly freed slaves. 502 E. Harris St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-234-8000 Website: www.kingtisdell.org Bethesda Home for Boys This home for boys was founded in 1740 and is still in operation. Tours are available. 9520 Ferguson Ave. Savannah, GA 31406 912-351-2040 Website: www.bethesdahomeforboys.org Bonaventure Cemetery Among those buried in this cemetery are Pulitzer-Prize winning poet Conrad Aiken and lyricist Johnny Mercer. 330 Bonaventure Rd. Savannah, GA 31404 912-651-6843 Cathedral of St. John the Baptist This cathedral was dedicated in 1876 and is the oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia. Free Admission. 222 E. Harris St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-233-4709 Chatham County Garden Center and Botanical Gardens Enjoy 10 acres of beautiful gardens and an 1840s farmhouse. Free Admission. 1388 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah, GA 31406 912-355-3883

Christ Church This was the first church established in the colony of Georgia. John Wesley preached here and established the first Sunday school in 1736. The building contains a rare Revere Bell. Free Admission. 28 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-4131 City Hall This structure was built in 1905. The dome was coated with gold leaf in the 1980s. Near the building are cannons presented to the Chatham Artillery by George Washington in 1791. 2 E. Bay St. Savannah, GA 912-651-6410 Colonial Park Cemetery This cemetery dates back to the colonial period. Oglethorpe and Abercorn Sts. Savannah, GA 31401 912-651-6843 Cotton Exchange This structure dates back to 1886. 100 E. Bay St. Savannah, GA Davenport House Museum This house was constructed between 1815 and 1820 by Isaiah Davenport, a master builder. 324 E. State St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-236-8097 Website: www.davenportsavga.com

First African Baptist Church This church was founded in 1773. The building today was built in 1861. It became the birthplace of the area's civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. 23 Mongomery St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-233-6597 Website: www.oldestblackchurch.org Flying Frogs This center features a virtual rain forest for children that can be used to enhance studies in art, geography, math, and more. 1100 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah, GA 31406 912-356-0075 Website: www.theflyingfrogs.com Forsyth Park This twenty-acre park was named for Governor John Forsyth who served as governor from 1827 to 1829. The park's fountain was erected in 1858. Free Admission. Gaston St. and Park Ave. Savannah, GA 31401 912-644-6435 Fort Pulaski National Monument This fort was built to guard the sea approach to Savannah. It was occupied by Confederate and Union troops during the Civil War. Cockspur Island Lighthouse is located here. U.S. Hwy. 80 E. Savannah, GA 31401 912-786-5787 Website: www.nos.gov/fopu Georgia Historical Society Housed here is a collection of historical documents and relics. 501 Whitaker St. Savannah, GA 31499 912-615-2125 Website: www.georgiahistory.com Girl Scouts First Headquarters Housed here is a museum of early Girl Scouting. Free Admission. Also here is are equipment shop and program activities for Girl Scout troops. 330 Drayton St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-8200, 888-223-3883 Website: www.girlscouting.org


Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary This live-bottom reef encompasses 17 square nautical miles. It is located 17.5 nautical miles off Sapelo Island. 10 Ocean Science Cir. Savannah, GA 31411 912-598-2345 Website: www.grayreef.nos.noaa.gov Green-Meldrim House see St. Johns Church and Parish House Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace This Regency home is birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. The home features many original family furnishings. 10 E. Oglethorpe Ave. Savannah, GA 31401 912-233-4501 Website: www.girlscouts.org/birthplace Kiah Museum See a variety of exhibits ranging from zoology and African art to antique furnishings and artifacts. 505 W. 36th St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-236-8544 King-Tisdell Cottage This restored Victorian cottage houses a museum highlighting contributions of African Americans to United States history. The museum contains art objects, documents, and furniture. 514 E. Huntingdon St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-234-8000 Website: www.kingtisdell.org Laurel Grove South Cemetery This cemetery was dedicated in 1852 to the burial of slaves and free persons of color. 2101 Kollock St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-651-6843 Website: www.ci.savannah.ga.us

Lucas Theatre for the Arts This historic theater was newly renovated and is located in the heart of the downtown historic Savannah district. 32 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-234-3200 Website: www.lucastheatre.com Lutheran Church of the Ascension This church was organized in 1741. 120 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-4151 Website: www.ascension1741.org Massie Heritage Interpretation Center Collections housed here include period costumes and state and local history. Also here is "The Nineteenth-Century Classroom," where students experience a nineteenth-century school day. 207 E. Gordon St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-201-5070 Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum Explore history from World War II through Desert Storm with the sights and sounds of this museum. 175 Bourne Ave. P.O. Box 1992 Pooler, GA 31402 912-748-8888, 800-421-9428 Website: www.mightyeighth.org Oatland Island Education Center Explore 175 acres of coastal Georgia's natural habitat. 711 Sandtown Rd. Savannah, GA 31410 912-898-3980 Website: www.oatlandisland.org Oglethorpe Speedway Park One of the oldest members of the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series. 200 Jessup Rd. Pooler, GA 31322 912-964-8200, 912-964-7223 Website: www.ospracing.net Old Fort Jackson The history of this fort goes back to the Revolutionary War. It was also

used during the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Fort Jackson Rd. Savannah, GA 31404 912-232-3945 Website: www.chsgeorgia.org Old Harbor Light and Oglethorpe Bench See a fountain commemorating three ships named for Savannah. Oglethorpe Bench, also here, marks the site of General Oglethorpe's landing in 1733 and the founding of the colony that would become Georgia. Bay St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-644-6401, 877-728-2662 Website: www.savannahvisit.com Olympic Cauldron This monument commemorates the 1996 Olympic games yachting venue. Riverfront Plaza Savannah, GA 31401 912-644-6401, 877-728-2662 Website: www.savannahvisit.com Owens-Thomas House Discover the history of slaves who lived and worked in Savannah. 124 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-233-9743 Website: www.telfair.org Port of Savannah Tour Georgia's largest seaport. 800-842-8012 Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Learn about the African American heritage. 406 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401 912-231-8900 Website: www.savannahcivilrightsmuseum.com Ray Ellis Gallery/ Compass Prints, Inc. See original watercolors, oils, and bronzes of Ray Ellis. Free Admission. 205 W. Congress St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-234-3537, 800-752-4865 Website: www.rayellis.com


River Street Riverboat Company Take a cruise down the Savannah River. 9 E. River St. P.O. Box 10086 Savannah, GA 31412 912-232-6404, 800-786-6404 Website: www.savannahriverboat.com Roundhouse Railroad Museum This museum highlights the early years of the Central of Georgia Railway and features antique machinery from 1833 on, including America's oldest portable wheeled steam engine, displays of locomotives, and streetcars. 601 W. Harris St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-651-6823 Website: www.chsgeorgia.org Savannah History Museum See artifacts of Savannah's history. Also here, see a video telling the story of the founding of Georgia to the present. 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401 912-238-1779 Website: www.chsgeorgia.org Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Enjoy hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Free Admission. 1000 Business Center Dr., Ste. 10 Savannah, GA 31405 912-652-4415 Website: www.savannah.fwf.gov Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center This historic canal, finished in 1830, is 16.5 miles long. Take part in programs and see presentations on subjects such as botany, entomology, and endangered species. 681 Fort Argyle Rd. Savannah, GA 31419 912-748-8068 Website: www.socanalmuseum.com Savannah Science Museum This museum offers planetarium shows, a discovery room, fossils, and more. 4405 Paulsen St. Savannah, GA 31405 912-355-6705

Savannah Theatre This theater, still in operation, originally opened in 1818. 222 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-233-7764 Website: www.savannahtheatre.com Savannah Waterfront District This historic area is filled with shops, restaurants, galleries, and hotels. Savnnah Waterfront Association P.O. Box 572 Savannah, GA 31402 912-234-0295 Website: www.savriverstreet.com Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum This museum offers exhibits on maritime culture, ships, and commerce. 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-1511 Website: www.shipsofthesea.org Skidaway Island State Park Enjoy camping, bird watching, wildlife observation, and more. 52 Diamond Causeway Savannah, GA 31411 912-598-2300, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org St. Johns Church and Parish House This parish house was the headquarters of General Sherman after his 1864 march. Free admission to church building, fee for parish house tour. Bull St. at Madison Square Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-1251 Website: www.stjohnssav.org Telfair Museum of Art This, the South's oldest public art museum, is housed in two National Historic Landmark buildings. 121 Barnard St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-1177 Website: www.telfair.org

Temple Mickve Israel Archives Museum See Jewish artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries housed in the oldest Jewish temple in the South and the third oldest in the nation. 20 E. Gordon St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-233-1547 Tybee Island Beach Enjoy the forts and outdoor recreation that Tybee Island has to offer. Hwy. 80 E. Tybee Island, GA 31328 912-786-5444, 800-868-2322 Website: www.tybeeisland.com Tybee Island Lightstation and Tybee Museum Visit the tallest and oldest working lighthouse in the state of Georgia. Explore the history of Tybee Island from Native Americans to World War II in the museum. 30 Meddin Dr. (north end of Tybee Island Beach) Tybee Island, GA 31328 912-786-5801 Website: www.tybeelighthouse.org Tybee Island Marine Science Center This center houses an aquarium with species native to the area. 1510 Strand Tybee Island, GA 31328 912-786-5917 Website: www.tybeemsc.org UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium This saltwater aquarium features approximately 50 species of marine life from coastal Georgia. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic area and nature trail adjoining the aquarium. 30 Ocean Science Cir. Savannah, GA 31411-1011 912-528-2496 Website: www.uga.edu/aquarium U.S. Custom House This structure was built in 1852. James Oglethorpe lived in this area and it was here that John Wesley delivered his first sermon in Savannah. 1 E. Bay St. Savannah, GA 912-652-4264


Waving Girl Statue This statue is a tribute to Florence Martus who from 1887 to 1931 greeted ships entering Savannah by waving a cloth at them from the lighthouse on Cockspur Island, searching for her long-lost lover. Riverfront Plaza Savannah, GA 31401 912-644-6401, 877-728-2662 Website: www.savannahvisit.com Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church This building was constructed in1890. It commemorates the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. Free Admission. 429 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-0191

Wilderness Southeast, Inc. Enjoy natural history, bird watching, and beach-combing. Take a tour of the nighttime sky. 128 Catalina Dr. Tybee Island, GA 31328 912-897-5108 Website: www.wilderness-southeast.org William Scarbrough House This restored 1819 mansion is furnished with period antiques. 41 Martin Luther King Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401 912-232-1177

Wormsloe State Historic Site This site includes the ruins of a 1733 colonial estate, reconstructed buildings, a museum, a nature trail, and the ruins of the fortified home of Noble Jones between 1739 and 1745. 7601 Skidaway Rd. Savannah, GA 31406 912-353-3023, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Chattahoochee County - Cussetta Chattahoochee County was created in 1854. It was named for the Chattahoochee River, which is the county's western border.

Visitor Information Chattahoochee County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 299 Cussetta, GA 31805 706-989-3602

Sites Chattahoochee County Courthouse Cussetta, GA Old Chattahoochee County Courthouse This 1854 courthouse served Chattahoochee County for over a century. It was replaced with a modern structure and moved to its present location in Westville Village in 1975. See Stewart County

Chattooga County - Summerville Created in 1838, Chattooga County was named for the Chattooga River which flows through it.

Visitor Information Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce 44 GA Hwy. 48 P.O. Box 217 Summerville, GA 30747 706-857-4033

Sites Chattooga County Courthouse Built in 1909. Summerville, GA

James H. Floyd State Park Enjoy camping and cottages, fishing, and hiking. 2800 Floyd State Park Rd. Summerville, GA 30747 706-857-0826 Website: www.gastateparks.org


Paradise Gardens Park and Museum Folk artist Howard Finster began Paradise Gardens in 1951. Today, visitors from around the world come to see its sculptures and items from different eras. Off U.S. 27 N. Summerville, GA 30747 706-857-2926, 800-Finster Website: www.finster.com

Sardis Baptist Church This is the oldest church in the county. 10419 Hwy. 114 Lyerly, GA 30730 Summerville Fish Hatchery 231 Fish Hatchery Rd. Summerville, GA 30747 706-857-3394

Cherokee County - Canton The original Cherokee County was created in 1831 and included Georgia's land west of the Chattahoochee River and north of Carroll County. The next year, this area was divided into ten different counties. Cherokee County was named for the Cherokee Indians.

Visitor Information Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 4998 3605 Marietta Hwy. Canton, GA 30114 770-345-0400, 770-704-1509 Website: www.cherokee-chamber.com City of Waleska 770-479-2912 City of Woodstock 770-926-8852

Sites Cagle's Dairy MAiZE Explore this MAiZE, an intricate network of twists and turns in seven acres of corn. 362 Stringer Rd. Canton, GA 30115 770-345-5591 Website: www.caglesdairy.com/MAiZE2.html

Canton Theatre An historical theater offering local performances. Main St. Canton, GA 30114 770-704-0755 Cherokee County Arts Center Offering exhibits, events, workshops, and performances. Canton, GA 30114 770-704-6244 Cherokee County Historical Society This society is housed in a restored rock barn. P.O. Box 1287 Canton, GA 30114

Funk Heritage Center Learn the history of the Southern Indians and the Appalachian settlers through interactive exhibits, artwork, and antiques. Also on the grounds is the Appalachian Settlers Village with farm animals and 19th century farm buildings. Reinhardt College 7300 Reinhardt College Cir. Waleska, GA 30183-2981 770-720-5970, 770-720-5971 Website: www.reinhardt.edu/funk.htm Gibb's Botanical Gardens A branch of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Canton, GA 30114 770-432-7761 Tanglewood Farm Miniature animals to see, pet, and feed. 171 Tanglewood Dr. Canton, GA 30115 770-667-MINI


Clarke County - Athens Clarke County was established in 1801. It was named for General Elijah Clarke, who is best remembered for his victory over the British at the Battle of Kettle Creek which took place in Wilkes County, Georgia.

Visitor Information Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau Cook's Trail; Leader's Trail Guide (Civil War); Athens of Old Driving Tour of Historic Districts; Walking Tour of Old North Campus of the University of Georgia; Athens Downtown Walking Tour; Garden and Nursery Trail; Classic City Tours (706-208-TOUR) 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601 706-357-4430, 706-546-1805, 800-653-0603 Website: www.visitathensga.com Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Daugherty St. Athens, GA 30601 706-353-1820 Website: www.visitathensga.com/ athenswelcomecenter

Sites Arncroft House Take a tour of this beautiful 1903 home. 925 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30605 706-549-8688 Athens Creative Theatre Presenting well-known shows and original works by local artists. 293 Gran Ellen Dr. Athens, GA 706-613-3628 Website: www.athencreativetheatre.com Athens First Presbyterian Church This 1855 church building, remodeled in 1902, still retains many of its original features such as an Italianate marble pulpit and pine and walnut pews. 185 E. Hancock St. Athens, GA 30601 706-543-4338

Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail See 120 species of native wildlife in Memorial Park's hardwood forest on exhibit to teach people about wildlife and the environment. Free Admission. 293 Gran Ellen Dr. Athens, GA 30606 706-613-3616 Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall and Sports Museum Visit this athletic complex and museum and see exhibits on UGA sports and Athens Olympics. Lumpkin St. and Pinecrest Dr. Athens, GA 30602 706-542-9094 Website: www.georgiadogs.com Chestnut Grove School African Americans from Athens built this one-room schoolhouse in 1896. It was recently restored. 610 Epps Bridge Rd. Athens, GA 30603 706-548-1741 Church-Waddel-Brumby House Museum This house was built in 1820 and is the oldest surviving residence in Athens. 280 E. Daugherty St. Athens, GA 30601 706-353-1820 www.visitathensga.com/ athenswelcomecenter Classic Center Enjoy Broadway productions, concerts, and special events. 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601 706-357-4444, 800-864-4160 www.classiccentertheater.com

Double-Barreled Cannon This one-of-a-kind Civil War relic was built in 1863 when Athens was fearful of an attack from northern armies. Free. City Hall, College and Hancock Sts. Athens, GA 30601 706-357-4430, 800-653-0603 www.visitathensga.com Emmanuel Episcopal Church This Victorian Gothic structure was built in 1899 from Georgia granite. 498 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 30601 706-543-1294, ext. 201 Website: www.emmanuel-athens.org ENSAT Center The ENSAT (Environment, Natural Science, and Appropriate Technology) Center offers hands-on exhibits and environmental educational programs. ADA-accessible trails are available. Free Admission. 205 Old Commerce Rd. Athens, GA 30607 706-613-3615 Fire Station Number Two This two-story Victorian firehouse was built in 1901. Today the triangular shaped building serves as an art gallery and the headquarters for the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation. 489 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 30601 706-353-1801 Website: www.achfonline.org First African Methodist Episcopal Church This structure was built in 1916 for a congregation which was originally established in 1866. The building also once served as a public school. 521 N. Hull St. Athens, GA 30603 706-548-1454


Founders Memorial Garden This memorial to the founders of the first garden club in America includes a fountain, walkways, ornamental shrubbery, and an 1857 antebellum home. Free Admission. 325 S. Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30602 706-542-8972 The Gallery at 166 The works of local artists are featured here. See pottery, hand-blown glass, paintings, prints, and other works. 166 W. Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601 706-546-7580 Garden Club of Georgia The headquarters of the Garden Club of Georgia. 2450 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30602-5817 706-227-5369 Website: www.uga.edu/gardenclub Georgia Museum of Art Housed here are the state's permanent collection of more than 8,000 works as well as traveling exhibits. The museum offers special events such as family days, film series, lectures, and workshops. Free Admission. 90 Carlton St. Athens, GA 30602-6719 706-542-4662 Website: www.uga.edu/gamuseum Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery This cemetery was established in 1882 for those of African descent. Fourth St. Athens, GA 30603 706-353-1801 Horticulture Trial Garden See new ornamentals being experimented. UGA South Campus Athens, GA 30602 706-542-2471 Website: www.uga.edu/ugatrials

ITA Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame Tours of this hall of fame are available by appointment. UGA South Campus Athens, GA 30602 706-542-8064 Website: www.sports.uga.edu/ facilities/tennis.html Lamar Dodd School of Art Gallery This gallery displays the work of students, faculty, and professionals. Free Admission. Jackson St., Visual Arts Bldg. UGA Campus Athens, GA 30602 706-542-1511 Website: www.visart.uga.edu/index.html Lyndon House Arts Center The Ware-Lyndon house was built in 1850. During World War II it became a USO. Today, you can visit the art center's galleries, the children's wing, and take part in artists' workshops. Free Admission. 293 Hoyt St. Athens, GA 30601 706-613-3623 Website: www.itown.com/ athens/lyndonhouse/ Memorial Park On these 72 acres, visitors can enjoy rolling hills, a lake, picnic shelters, walking trails, a playground, and a small zoo. 293 Gran Ellen Dr. Athens, GA 30606 706-613-3580 Morton Theatre Morton Theatre, which opened in 1910, was one of the first African American vaudeville theaters in the United States. Today Morton Theatre offers dramatic and musical performances. Free tours of the theater are available. 195 W. Washington St. Athens, GA 30601 706-613-3770 Website: www.mortontheatre.com

Myers Dormitory Here, in 1961, UGA's first two African American students were admitted to the university by court order. Lumpkin St., UGA Campus Athens, GA 30603 706-542-0842 North Oconee River Greenway and Heritage Trail Enjoy the beauty of this thirteen mile park as you walk, bike, or jog though the area. Free Admission. 205 Old Commerce Rd. Athens, GA 30601 706-613-3615 Oconee Forest Park Hike, bike, or canoe your way through this natural area. See the largest scarlet oak tree in the state of Georgia. Free Admission. UGA Rec. Sports Complex College Station and E. Campus Rds. Athens, GA 30602 706-542-1571 Old Athens Cemetery Among those buried here are two Revolutionary War soldiers and Dr. Moses Waddel, an early UGA president. Jackson St., UGA Campus Athens, GA 30602 706-353-1820 Old Athens Jail Built in 1876 as part of the original courthouse square of Athens. Meigs and Pope Sts. Athens, GA Sandy Creek Nature Center See woodlands, fields, and marshlands and a variety of wildlife. Enjoy the trails and exhibits. Free Admission. 205 Old Commerce Rd. Athens, GA 30607 706-613-3615 Seney-Stovall Chapel This c. 1882 octagonal-shaped chapel was built as a part of the Lucy Cobb Institute girls' school. Today it is home to the UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Free Admission. 201 N. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30602 706-542-2736


Spirit of Athens This sculpture is in honor of the 1996 Olympic games. City Hall Athens, GA State Botanical Garden of Georgia See native and international plants, a three-story conservatory, and enjoy the trails. Free Admission. 2450 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30605 706-542-1244 Website: www.uga.edu/botgarden/ Tate Student Center Gallery See the work of students and faculty, as well as exhibits of international artists. Sanford Dr., UGA Campus Athens, GA 30602 706-542-7774 Taylor-Grady House This 1844 home was the collegiate home of Henry W. Grady who promoted the idea of the New South after the Civil War. The home is now a house museum. 634 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 30601 706-549-8688

The Tree That Owns Itself Because of his fondness for an oak tree on his property, William H. Jackson willed the tree to itself as well as eight feet of land surrounding it on all sides. The original tree, which was blown down in a 1942 windstorm, has been replaced by a tree grown from one of its acorns. Dearing and Finley Sts. Athens, GA 30601 706-357-4430, 800-653-0603 Website: www.visitathensga.com UGA Performing Arts Center The two concert halls of this center offer award-winning performances. 212 River Rd. Athens, GA 30602 706-542-4400 Website: www.uga.edu/pac University of Georgia Visit the nation's first state-chartered university. Guided and self-guided tours are available. UGA Campus Athens, GA 30602 706-542-0842 Website: www.uga.edu Upson House This restored 1847 Greek Revival mansion is now a branch of Sun Trust Bank. 1022 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 30605 706-354-5380

U.S. Navy Supply Corps Museum Ship models, uniforms, photographs, navigational equipment, and other artifacts are on display in this museum. The archives are available for research. Free Admission. 1425 Prince Ave. Athens, GA 30606-2205 706-354-7349 Website: www.nscs.com Ware-Lyndon House see Lyndon House Arts Center Wray-Nicholson House This c. 1825 house has become the headquarters of the UGA National Alumni Association. Free Admission. 298 Hull St. Athens, GA 30601 706-542-2251

Clay County - Fort Gaines Clay County was created in 1854. It was named for U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Senator Henry Clay of Kentucky.

Visitor Information City of Fort Gaines P.O. Box 251 Fort Gaines, GA 31751 229-768-2443 Clay County Visitors Bureau and Information Center 208 Hancock St. Fort Gaines, GA 31751 229-768-2248 Website: www.fortgaines.com

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Visitors Center Hwy. 39 on Lake Walter F. George Fort Gaines, GA 31751 229-768-2516 Website: www.samintra.sam.usace.army.mil/default.htm


Sites Clay County Courthouse This courthouse was completed in 1873. Washington St. Fort Gaines, GA Coleman Opera House and Museum See artifacts and memorabilia from the Fort Gaines area housed in an 1880 entertainment hall. Free Admission. Commerce St. Fort Gaines, GA 31751 229-768-2248 Dill House This house was built in 1827. Washington St. Fort Gaines, GA

Frontier Village On this site stood a frontier fort in 1814, an Indian fort in 1836, and a Confederate fort in 1863. Bluff St. Fort Gaines, GA 31751 229-768-2248 George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge Enjoy boating, swimming, hiking, and other outdoor activities in this resort-style park. Fort Gaines, GA 31751 229-768-2571, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org Lake Walter F. George Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities on 48,000 acres of fresh water. Off Hwy. 39 Fort Gaines, GA 31751 229-768-2516 Website: www.samintra.sam.usace.army.mil/default.htm

New Park Cemetery and Gazebo This pavilion was built in 1880 over an Indian mound believed to date back to the year 200. Off GA Hwy. 37 Fort Gaines, GA Outpost Replica The outpost was constructed to protect settlers from Creek and Seminole Indian attacks. Commerce St. Fort Gaines, GA 31751 229-768-2248 Sutton's Corner Frontier Store Museum A living museum with wooden cash registers, antique post office, gristmill, thousands of artifacts, and more. Shown by appointment. 115 Washington St. Fort Gaines, GA 31751 229-768-2312

Clayton County - Jonesboro Clayton County, established 1858, was named for Augustin Clayton, judge and Congressman from Georgia.

Visitor Information Clayton County Chamber of Commerce 4220 International Pkwy., Ste. 100 Hapeville, GA 30354 404-608-2770 Website: www.claytoncham.org Clayton County Convention and Visitors Bureau/Jonesboro Depot Welcome Center Housed in an 1867 depot. Historic Jonesboro Driving Tour map available. 104 N. Main St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-478-4800, 800-662-7829 Website: www.visitscarlett.com Morrow Tourist Center 6475 Jonesboro Rd. Morrow, GA 30260 770-961-4002 Website: www.cityofmorrow.com

Sites 1898 Courthouse Jonesboro, GA 30236 Antique Funeral Museum/Margaret Mitchell Playhouse See a horse-drawn hearse, a pre-Civil War casket, and antique embalming equipment from the Civil War. Also see a fully decorated, one-room playhouse which once belonged to Margaret Mitchell's grandmother and in which Margaret played as a child. Free Admission. 168 N. McDonough St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-478-7211

Arts Clayton Gallery Featuring new exhibits monthly. 106 McDonough St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 706-473-9986 Website: www.artsclayton.org/gallery Ashley Oaks Mansion This elegant 1879 home is available for group tours. 144 College St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-478-8986 Clayton County Jail and History Center Visit the Clayton County Historical Museum, housed in the county's former jail. Free Admission. 125 King St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-473-0197 Genealogical Society of Henry and Clayton Counties see Henry County


Historic Village An historical village featuring an intact 19th century commercial district. 3758 Rex Rd. 30237 Rex, GA 770-507-3283

Jonesboro Greenhouse Luxurious 1870s home and beautiful gardens. Described in 1879 as "the grandest house from Atlanta to Macon." 139 College St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-477-1084 Website: www.jonesborogreenhouse.com

Patrick Cleburne Confederate Memorial Cemetery Buried are the 1,000 unidentified Confederate soldiers killed in the Battle of Jonesboro of the Civil War. Headstones are arranged to form the shape of the Confederate battle flag. Free Admission. Johnson St. and McDonough St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-478-4800 Philadelphia Presbyterian Church This 1825 structure is the oldest church building in Clayton County. It contains the minutes of session meetings from 1831. 351 Morrow Rd. Forest Park, GA 30297 404-366-1851 Rex Mill This grist mill was built in 1837. Next to the mill stands a dam built by the Creek Indians over 275 years ago. 3758 Rex Rd. Rex, GA 30237 770-474-8007 Reynolds Memorial Nature Preserve This preserve offers 4 miles of trails among 146-acres of woodland. See an historic barn and a demonstration vegetable and herb garden. Also offers educational programs. 5665 Reynolds Rd. Morrow, GA 30260 770-603-4188 Website: www.science.clayton.edu/ hampikian/Reynolds/index.htm

Road to Tara Museum See Civil War and Gone With the Wind memorabilia. 104 N. Main St. Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-478-4800, 800-662-7829 Website: www.visitscarlett.com Spivey Hall, Clayton College and State University Hear performances of jazz, vocal, piano, choral, organ, string, chamber, and early music. 5900 N. Lee St. Morrow, GA 30260 770-961-3683 Website: www.spiveyhall.org Stately Oaks Visit an 1839 plantation house furnished with period antiques with costumed guides providing tours. 100 Carriage Ln. Jonesboro, GA 30263 Warren House This 1840 house served as a Civil War field hospital and troop headquarters in 1864. 102 W. Mimosa Dr. Jonesboro, GA 30236 770-473-0404


Clinch County - Homerville Clinch County was established in1850. It was named for U.S. Army general and Georgia Congressman Duncan L. Clinch, who died three months before the county was established.

Visitor Information Clinch County Chamber of Commerce 101 S. College St. Homerville, GA 31634 912-487-2360 Website: www.clinchcounty-ga.com

Sites Clinch County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1896. 100 Court Square Homerville, 31634 912-487-2667 Stephen C. Foster State Park This park is the western entrance to Okefenokee Swamp. View the birds and wildlife as you camp, fish, boat, and walk through the park. Cottages also available. Rt. 1, Box 131 Jones Island Fargo, GA 31631 912-637-5274 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Cobb County - Marietta Cobb County was formed in 1832. It was named for Thomas W. Cobb, a U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, and Georgia superior court judge.

Visitor Information Cobb County Convention and Visitors Bureau One Galleria Pkwy. Atlanta, GA 30339 678-303-2622, 800-451-3480 Website: www.cobbcvb.com Marietta Welcome Center and Visitors Bureau Historic Marietta Walking/Driving Tour; Heritage Passport Tour No. 4 Depot St. Marietta, GA 30060 770-429-1115, 800-835-0445 Website: www.mariettasquare.com Smyrna Welcome Center/Aunt Fanny's Cabin 2875 Atlanta Rd. Smyrna, GA 30080 770-805-4277

Sites Brumby Hall and Gardens This antebellum home was built by Colonel Anoldus VanderHorst Brumby, superintendent of the old Georgia Military Institute. 500 Powder Springs St. Marietta, GA 30064 770-427-2500 Website: www.mariettaresort.com Cobb County Youth Museum Guides in period costumes lead children in tours through numerous settings and exhibits throughout the museum. 649 Cheatham Hill Rd. S.W. Marietta, GA 30064 770-427-2563 Website: www.cobbcountyyouthmuseum.org

Concord Covered Bridge This bridge was built in the 1840s. On Concord Rd. between Hicks Rd. and S. Cobb Dr. Smyrna, GA 30080 770-431-2858 Gone With the Wind Movie Museum See over 250,000 items of Gone With the Wind movie memorabilia including Vivien Leigh's Oscar, Clark Gable's contract, and over 35 original costumes. 18 Whitlock Ave. Marietta, GA 30060 770-794-5576 Website: www.gwtwmarietta.com Historic Village at Life University Visit the 1800s at an authentic log cabin, water-powered grist mill, and more. 1269 Barclay Cir. Marietta, GA 30060 770-426-2600


Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Civil War battlefield from the 1864 Atlanta Campaign. Free Admission. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. Kennesaw, GA 30152 770-427-4686 Website: www.nps.gov/kemo Kennesaw Train Depot Built in the 1880s Kennesaw, GA Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art This museum primarily displays American art from the 19th and 20th centuries. 30 Atlanta St. Marietta, GA 30060 770-528-1444 Website: www.mariettasquare.com Marietta Confederate Cemetery/ Marietta City Cemetery This cemetery dates back to 1830. Over 3,000 of the graves are of those who died in the Civil War era. 381 Powder Springs St. Marietta, GA 30060 770-794-5606 Marietta Fire Museum See antique fire engines and firefighting equipment. 112 Haynes St. Marietta, GA 30060 770-794-5467

Marietta Museum of History Explore the history of Marietta and Cobb County. No. 1 Depot St., Ste. 200 Marietta, GA 30060 770-528-0431 Website: www.mariettahistory.org, www.mariettasquare.com Marietta National Cemetery Buried here are more than 10,000 Civil War soldiers. 500 Washington Ave. Marietta, GA 30060 770-428-5631, 423-855-6590 Root House Museum This museum, located in what was once the home of pharmacist William Root, displays middle-class life in the 1850s. 145 Denmead St. Marietta, GA 30060 770-426-4982 Smyrna Museum Housed here is a large collection of photographs, memorabilia, publications, and materials for historical and genealogical research. 2861 Atlanta St. Smyrna, GA 30082 770-431-2858 Website: www.rootsweb.com/~gashgs Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History A Smithsonian-affiliated museum showing how the locomotive has shaped history. 2829 Cherokee St. Kennesaw, GA 30144 770-427-2117 Website: www.kennesaw.ga.us

Sun Valley Beach Enjoy white sandy beaches that surround one and a half acres of crystal clear water. 5350 Holloman Rd. Powder Springs, GA 30127 770-943-5900 Website: [email protected] Theatre in the Square Year-round entertainment, including special productions for children. 11 Whitlock Ave. Marietta, GA 30064 770-422-8369 Website: theatreinthesquare.com Tranquilla View the outside of this house which was built in 1849. Margaret Mitchell had designers from Gone With the Wind study this house and use it in their research for the design of Tara. Marietta, GA White Water and American Adventures Wave pool, water rides, mini-golf, go-carts, and more! 250 Cobb Pkwy. N. Marietta, GA 30062 770-424-WAVE Website: www.sixflags.com


Coffee County - Douglas Coffee County, established in 1854, was named for General John E. Coffee, a soldier, state legislator, and Congressman.

Visitor Information Douglas-Coffee County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center 211 S. Gaskin Ave. Douglas, GA 31533 912-384-1873, 888-426-3334 Website: www.douglasga.org Douglas Local Welcome Center 216 S. Madison St. Douglas, GA 31533 912-383-0277

Sites Ashley-Slater House Museum This historic home, available for self-guided tours, now houses the local welcome center. 211 S. Gaskin Ave. Douglas, GA 31533 912-384-1873, 888-426-3334 Website: www.douglasga.org Broxton Rocks See sandstone outcroppings, wildlife, and rare plants. Hwy. 441 Douglas, GA 912-873-6964 Coffee Alliance for the Arts This organization brings a variety of art into the area and offers tours by appointment. P.O. Box 2823 Douglas, GA 31534 912-384-1389 Website: www.coffeearts.org General Coffee State Park See farm buildings and animals, a 19th-century house, and enjoy the natural beauty through boating, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activites. Six miles east of Douglas on Hwy. 32 912-384-7082 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Heritage Art Walk See drawings of turn-of-the-century Coffee County by Pong Holton, a local artist. Free Admission. Coffee County Courthouse Douglas, GA 31533 912-384-4799 Heritage Station Museum This museum, housed in the former G&F Railroad depot, displays railroad documents and furnishings, historic clothing, farming and business artifacts, and Civil War memorabilia. 219 W. Ward St. Douglas, GA 31533 912-389-3461 Martin Centre Enjoy the performances offered in this 1940s building. 109 E. Ashley St. Douglas, GA 31533 912-384-5978 Website: www.douglasga.org Veterans Memorial and Museum World War II pilots were trained at this aviation school which operated from 1941-1944. It is now the Douglas Municipal Airport. Free Admission. Douglas Airport-Greer Terminal Douglas, GA 31533 912-384-1409 Website: www.douglasga.org

Colquitt County - Moultrie Colquitt County was established in 1856. It was named for Walter T. Colquitt, a U.S. Senator who had died in 1855.

Visitor Information Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce 116 First Ave. S.E. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-985-2131, 888-40-VISIT Website: www.moultriechamber.com

Sites Bert Harsh Park Each of the trees planted here is in honor or memory of a person of the area. Fifth St. S.E. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-985-2131, 888-40-VISIT Website: www.moultriechamber.com

Colquitt County Arts Center This center offers visual and performing arts programs including exhibits of world-famous artists. 401 Seventh Ave. S.W. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-985-1922, 229-985-2131 Website: www.moultriechamber.com


Colquitt County Courthouse Constructed in 1901-1902. Free Admission. 9 S. Main St. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-616-7420, 229-985-2131 Website: www.moultriechamber.com Colquitt County War Memorial This memorial is dedicated to Colquitt County veterans World Wars I and II, and the Korean and Vietnam wars. Northwest corner of Courthouse Square Moultrie, GA 31768 229-217-4156, 229-985-2131 Website: www.moultriechamber.com

Ellen Payne Odom Genealogical Library 204 Fifth St. S.E. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-985-6540, 229-985-2131 Website: www.scottishtales.com/familytree Greenfield Church Site This 1848 building became a recruiting station and hospital during the Civil War. Confederate soldiers and church founders are buried in the cemetery on the site. Greenfield Church Rd. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-985-3413 Museum of Colquitt County History This museum offers changing exhibits of the area's history. 500 Fourth Ave. S.E. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-890-1626, 229-985-8409 Website: www.colquittmuseum.org

Old Colquitt County Jail The original gallows remain in this 1915 jail. Free Admission. 116 First Ave. S.E. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-985-2131, 888-40-VISIT Website: www.moultriechamber.com Southwest Georgia Bank Art Gallery See paintings and drawings of local scenes. 201 First St. S.E. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-985-1120 Website: www.sgfc.com Steam Locomotive See a turn-of-the-century steam locomotive. 400 First Ave. S.E. Moultrie, GA 31768 229-985-2131, 888-40-VISIT

Columbia County - Appling Columbia County, established in 1790, was named for Christopher Columbus.

Visitor Information Columbia County Chamber of Commerce 706-651-0018

Sites Columbia County Courthouse This 1856 courthouse is the oldest courthouse still in use in Georgia. 1958 Appling Harlem Rd. Appling, GA 30802 706-541-1254 Grovetown Museum See exhibits about Grovetown, a collection of military artifacts, and other memorabilia. Free Admission. 106 W. Robinson Ave. Grovetown, GA 30813 706-863-4576

Heggie's Rock See amazing granite outcroppings at this private nature preserve. Old Louisville Rd. Appling, GA 30802 404-873-6946 J. Strom Thurmond Lake Located on the Georgia/South Carolina state line. View the displays located in the lobby of the J. Strom Thurmond Dam. Rt. 1, Box 12, Hwy. 221 Clarks Hill, SC 29821 800-533-3478, 864-333-1100 Website: www.sas.usace.army.mil Lake Springs Recreation Area Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, picnicking, and more. 3900 Lake Springs Rd. Appling, GA 30802 706-541-0150, 800-533-3478 Website: www.sas.usace.army.mil

Laurel and Hardy Museum of Harlem, Georgia Oliver Hardy was a Georgia native. This museum is dedicated to the Laurel and Hardy comedy team. Free Admission. P.O. Box 99 Harlem, GA 30814 706-556-0401, 706-556-3448, 888-288-9108 Website: www.n-georgia.com/ LaurelHardyMuseum.htm


Mistletoe State Park Enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and camping at Clarks Hill Lake. 3723 Mistletoe Rd. Appling, GA 30802 706-541-0321 Website: www.gastateparks.org Old Kiokee Baptist Church This church building dates back to 1808. 6145 Tubman Rd. Appling, GA 30802 706-541-1086

West Dam Recreation Area Enjoy water sports, beach activities, and wildlife viewing. Scons Ferry Rd. Appling, GA 30802 706-541-0031, 800-533-3478 Wildwood Park Take a mountain bike trail, test your archery skill, and enjoy this 975-acre park on Clarks Hill Lake. 6212 Holloway Park Appling, GA 30802 706-541-0586 Website: www.co.columbia.ga.us

Cook County - Adel Cook County was formed in 1918. It was named for Philip Cook, who served as a Confederate general, U.S. Representative, and Georgia Secretary of State.

Visitor Information Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce 100 S. Hutchinson St. Adel, GA 31620 229-896-2281

Sites Cook County Courthouse After County was created in 1918, officials used the second floor of city hall for a courthouse. They then used a two-story garage until this permanent courthouse was built in 1939. 212 N. Hutchinson Ave. Adel, GA 31620 229-896-2176

Sumners Pecan Groves Visit this orchard which began in 1916 and is still family-owned and -operated. 607 N. Broad St. Lenox, GA 31637 229-546-4322, 800-647-0811 Website: www.sumnerpecans.com Reed Bingham State Park This park offers fishing and other water recreation, trails, a cypress swamp, a hummingbird garden, and more. Hwy. 37, six miles west of I-75, Exit 39 Adel, GA 31620 229-896-3551 Website: www.gastateparks.org


Coweta County - Newnan The Coweta Indians, a group of Creek Indians, once lived in the area of present-day Coweta County. The town of Coweta was one of the capital towns of the Lower Creek Indians and served as a place to discuss war and conflicts. Coweta County was among five counties established by Georgia's General Assembly in 1825 after the land was ceded to them by the Creek. For Palmetto sites, see Fulton County

Visitor Information Coweta Convention and Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center Antebellum and Victorian Driving Tour of Newnan; Senoia Driving Tour of Homes; Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Newnan. 100 Walt Sanders Memorial Dr. Newnan, GA 30265 770-254-2627, 800-826-9382 Website: www.coweta.ga.us E-mail: [email protected]

Sites Bonnie Castle Bed and Breakfast Stay in this Victorian home or schedule a free tour to see the museum room of belongings of the home's original family. Also see a display of the Loveleigh Novelties Dolls which were once made in the home and sold around the country and the world. 2 Post St. Grantville, GA 30220 770-583-3090, 800-261-3090 Website: www.bonnie-castle.com E-mail: [email protected]

Buggy Shop Museum This building served as one of the first eight bottling plants for Coca-Cola. View a collection of items dating from the 1890s to the 1930s. Main St. Senoia, GA 30276 770-254-2627, 800-776-7935 Website: www.coweta.ga.us Coweta County Courthouse This impressive 1904 structure towers over 100 feet high. Jackson St. Newnan, GA Historic Grantville Driving Tour 100 Walt Sanders Memorial Dr. Newnan, GA 770-254-2627, 800-826-9382 Male Academy Museum Male Academy, which once prepared young men for college, is now a museum that includes an extensive Civil War exhibit with weapons and artifacts. 30 Temple Ave. Newnan, GA 30263 770-251-0207 Website: www.nchistoricalsociety.org Newnan Community Theatre Company Performances include comedies, dramas, musicals, Shakespeare, and children's productions. 24 First Ave. Newnan, GA 30263 770-683-NCTC Website: www.newnantheatre.com

Oak Grove Plantation Garden and B & B Surrounding this 1830s house are gardens featuring old-fashioned flowers and shrubs. 4537 N. Hwy. 29 Newnan, GA 30265 770-463-3010 Website: www.coweta.ga.us Old Mill Museum See antique farming equipment, collectibles from World War II-era rural Georgia, the Smithsonian Textile Exhibit, and more! Downtown Moreland Square on Main St. Moreland, GA 30259 770-254-2627, 800-826-9382 Website: www.coweta.ga.us Senoia Coffee Company Watch coffee roasting, grinding, and brewing. One Main St. Senoia, GA 30276 770-599-8000


Crawford County - Knoxville Crawford County was established in 1822. It was named for William H. Crawford, who served as U.S. Senator and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Crawford also ran for president in 1824, the first presidential candidate from Georgia.

Visitor Information Roberta-Crawford County Chamber of Commerce Along the Peach Blossom Trail brochure 38 Wright Ave. Roberta, GA 31078 478-836-3825 Website: www.robertacrawfordchamber.org

Sites Benjamin Hawkins Gravesite Colonel Benjamin Hawkins served as a member of George Washington's staff during the American Revolution. After the war, he was sent to Georgia where he was to assume jurisdiction over all Indian tribes south of the Ohio River. GA Hwy. 128 W. Roberta, GA 31078 478-836-3825 Website: www.robertacrawfordchamber.org Benjamin Hawkins Monument This monument was erected in 1931 to honor Colonel Benjamin Hawkins, who served in the Revolutionary War. Wright Ave. and E. Agency St. Roberta, GA 31078 478-836-3825 Website: www.robertacrawfordchamber.org Dickey Farms Watch peaches come in from one of the oldest peach-growing farms in Georgia and watch them go out to the grocery store. Free Admission. 3440 Old Hwy. 341 Musella, GA 31066 478-836-4362, 800-732-2442 Website: www.gapeaches.com

John Pemberton Birthplace-Crawford County Contact the Crawford County Historical Society House for more information on John Pemberton, the man who developed the formula for Coca-Cola. Courthouse Square Knoxville, GA 31050 478-836-3825 Website: www.robertacrawfordchamber.org Museum of Southeastern Indians See artifacts of Indians who lived in the Southeastern United States. 777 Julia Jordan Rd. Roberta, GA 31078 478-836-9402 Texas Lone Star State Flag Historical Marker This marker is on the grounds of the courthouse which is across the street from the former home of Joanna Troutman, a 17-year-old girl who designed a battle flag for a group of Georgia volunteers going to fight for the independence of Texas from Mexico. Texas later adopted the design as their state flag. Courthouse Square Knoxville, GA 31050 478-836-3825 Website: www.robertacrawfordchamber.org

Crisp County - Cordele Crisp County was created in 1905. It was named for Charles F. Crisp, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1883 until his death in 1896.

Visitor Information Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce 302 E. 16th Ave. Cordele, GA 31015 229-273-1668 Website: www.cordele-crisp-chamber.com

Sites Crisp County Courthouse This structure was built in 1950 after original 1907 courthouse burned earlier that year. 210 Seventh St. S. Cordele, GA 31015 229-276-2672


Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park Visit a museum exhibiting aircraft, armored vehicles, uniforms, and weapons from military history dating back to the American Revolution. Nature trails, camping, and other outdoor activities are also available. From the park, access to Lake Blackshear is available. 2459-A U.S. Hwy. 280 W. Cordele, GA 31015 229-276-2371, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Lake Blackshear Enjoy the beauty of God's creation. Visit two museums which display American war artifacts. 800-864-PARK SAM Shortline Take a 70-mile ride on 1949 vintage railroad cars through pecan groves, and scenic farms. The train makes a stop in Cordele, Leslie, Americus, and Plains. Georgia Veterans State Park Hwy. 280 229-276-2371, 800-864-7275 Website: www.samshortline.com

Dade County - Trenton Dade County was established in 1837. It was named for Francis Dade, a U.S. army major killed in the Seminole War.

Visitor Information Dade County Chamber of Commerce 111 Railway Ln. P.O. Box 1014 Trenton, GA 30752 706-657-4488, 877-871-1386 Website: www.dadecogachamber.com

Sites Cloudland Canyon State Park Enjoy the beauty of this gorge with trails and overlooks, camping and cottages, and more. 122 Cloudland Canyon State Park Rd. Rising Fawn, GA 30738 706-657-4050 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Dade County Courthouse Built in 1926. P.O. Box 613 Trenton, GA 30752 706-657-4625 Lookout Lake Enjoy fishing, camping, and picnicking. Hwy. 136 706-657-4355, 706-398-1970 Rising Fawn Fiber Studio Take a trip to the farm or the studio and see demonstrations with sheep and wool. 104 S. Moore Rd. Rising Fawn, GA 30738


Dawson County - Dawsonville Dawson County was created in 1857. It was named for William C. Dawson, a lawyer, soldier, legislator, U.S. Representative, and U.S. Senator who had died the previous year.

Visitor Information Dawson County Chamber Convention and Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center; Dawsonville Old Jail Built in 1881. P.O. Box 299 54 GA Hwy. 53 Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-265-6278, 877-302-9271

Sites Amicalola Falls State Park See 729-foot Amicalola Falls, the tallest waterfall in the Southeast. 240 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd. Dawsonville, GA 30534-4703 706-265-4703 Website: www.gastateparks.org Bernadette's Garden Growing flowers, produce, mushrooms, herbs. Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-265-3304 Bowen Center for the Arts This center hosts year-round exhibits featuring Georgia artists. 334 Hwy. 9 N. Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-344-3801 Burt's Farm Offering a fall pumpkin festival, hay rides, and popcorn processing. 4801 GA Hwy. 52 E. Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-265-3701, 800-600-BURT Website: www.burtsfarm.com Dawson County Courthouse This courthouse was built around 1858. Free Admission. On the square Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-265-6278

Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area Enjoy hunting, camping, bird watching, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and an interpretive trail. GA Hwy. 53 W. Dawsonville, GA 30534 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild Kangaroo Conservation Center See the largest collection of kangaroos outside of Australia. The center is also a conservation and breeding facility for other exotic animals. 222 Bailey-Waters Rd. Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-265-6100 Website: www.kangaroocenter.com Rainbow Nation and Aunt Susan's Animal Rescue Zoo at Oak Valley Farms 11 E. Buffalo Rd. Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-864-4899 Website: www.rainbownation.org Thunder Road U.S.A. See the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, a museum with racing memorabilia, historic racing vehicles, and more. GA Hwy. 53 E. Dawsonville, GA 30534 706-216-7223 Website: www.thunderroadusa.com


Decatur County - Bainbridge Decatur County was formed in 1823 and named for Stephen Decatur, a U.S. Navy Commodore.

Visitor Information Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center Bainbridge Heritage Tour P.O. Box 755 100 Boat Basin Cir. Bainbridge, GA 31717 229-246-4774, 800-243-4774 Website: www.bainbridgega.com

Sites Bainbridge Little Theatre Offering live productions throughout the year. Bainbridge, GA 31717 229-246-8345

Decatur County Courthouse Built in 1903. Corner of West and Water Sts. Bainbridge, GA Earl May Boat Basin Park Enjoy nature trails, a petting zoo, and more along the Flint River. Boat Basin Cir. Bainbridge, GA 31717 229-248-2000 Firehouse Center and Gallery This center contains a jail, museum, and rotating art exhibits. 119 Water St. Bainbridge, GA 31717 229-243-1010

Wingate's Lunker Lodge and Recreation Area Enjoy fishing, boating, and camping. Hwy. 97 S. 229-246-0658 Willis Park A statue of a Confederate soldier stands in this memorial park. Downtown Bainbridge, GA

DeKalb County - Decatur DeKalb County was established in 1822 and named for Baron Johann DeKalb. DeKalb served as a major general in the Continental Army.

Visitor Information City of Chamblee 5468 Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 770-986-5010 Website: www.chambleega.com DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau 750 Commerce Cr. Decatur, GA 30030 404-378-2525, 800-999-6055 Website: www.dcvb.org Stone Mountain Village Visitors Center 891 Main St. Stone Mountain, GA 30083 770-879-4971 Website: www.stonemountainvillage.com

Sites Chinatown Square Experince a taste of Chinese culture with shops, restaurants, and a Chinese garden. 5383-C New Peachtree Rd. Chamblee, GA 30341 770-458-6660 Website: www.atlantachinatown.com Historic Complex of DeKalb Historical Society This complex includes the Benjamin Swanton House and two cabins. Explore these antebellum structures and learn their history. 720 W. Trinity Pl. Decatur, GA 30030 404-373-1088 Website: www.dekalbhistory.org

Old Courthouse on the Square This one hundred-year-old structure, formerly a courthouse, now houses the Jim Cherry Museum which includes a Civil War room. 101 E. Court Square Decatur, GA 30030 404-373-1088 Website: www.dekalbhistory.org


Stone Mountain Park Here is a mountain carving of three Confederate Civil War heroes: Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson. The carving is larger than Mt. Rushmore and is

surrounded by over 3,000 acres of natural beauty. The park also features Crossroads, an 1870s town with craft demonstrations, the Great Barn children's attraction, and a 4-D special effects theater.

P.O. Box 778 Stone Mountain, GA 30086 770-498-5690, 800-317-2006 Website: www.Stonemountainpark.com

Dodge County - Eastman Dodge County was formed in 1870. It was named for William Dodge, who, after the Civil War, purchased large amounts of land in the area later to become Dodge County. Dodge established lumber mills and is considered one of the pioneers of the lumber industry in Georgia. for sites in Abbeville, see Wilcox County

Visitor Information Eastman/Dodge Chamber of Commerce and Local Welcome Center Driving Tour of Eastman and Dodge County 116 Ninth Ave. Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-4723 Website: www.eastman-georgia.com

Sites Confederate Monument See the monument erected in 1910 by the Daughters of the Confederacy. Courthouse Circle Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-4723 Cypress Lake Plantation See the rookery of thousands of birds including herons, cranes, egrets, and more. Also enjoy boating tours, hiking, and wagon rides. U.S. Hwy. 280 Rhine, GA 31023 229-385-3051 Dodge County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1908. The original clock tower and main entrance portico were destroyed by fire in 1939. Eastman, GA 478-374-4723

Eastman House This home, built by William Pitt Eastman in 1872, is now a museum. 5315 Eastman St. Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-1921 Georgia DNR Dodge County Public Fishing Area Enjoy fishing, hiking, and more at this 104-acre lake. Free Admission. 325 Dodge Lake Rd. Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-6765 Standard Candy Company Stuckey's Candy, now owned by the Standard Candy Company, began in Eastman with a roadside stand in 1937. 100 Candy Ct Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-4381 Williamson Mausoleum This work of art was carved by an Italian sculptor in 1887. Orphan Cemetery Eastman, GA 31023 478-374-4723 Website: www.eastman-georgia.com


Dooly County - Vienna Dooly County, created in 1821, was named for Colonel John Dooly. Cooly was commander of a regiment at the Battle of Kettle Creek in 1779. He was killed by Tories at his home the following year. For Montezuma sites, see Macon County

Visitor Information Dooly County Chamber of Commerce Driving Tour of Historic Homes and Structures P.O. Box 308 117 E. Union St. Vienna, GA 31092 229-268-8275 Website: www.doolychamber.com

Sites Dooly Campground Tabernacle This open-air structure was built over100 years ago from hand-hewn logs. Hwy. 90 Vienna, GA Dooly County Arts Council Housed in the restored Lilly School. Vienna, GA 229-268-4374 Dooly County Courthouse Visit this restored 1891 courthouse. Vienna Town Square Vienna, GA

Ellis Brothers Pecans

Tour this pecan plant and watch pecans go from raw and in the shell to packaged products including jams, jellies, relishes, candies, and more. Free Admission. 1315 Tippettville Rd. Vienna, GA 31092 229-268-9041, 800-635-0616 Website: www.werenuts.com Flint River Nursery This 832 acre nursery is operated by the Georgia Forestry Commission. River Rd. West of Vienna, GA 229-268-7239 Flint River Wildlife Management Area Explore 2,300 acres along the Flint River. River Rd. West of Vienna, GA 229-268-2944 Georgia State Cotton Museum Explore the history of cotton. Free Admission. 1321 E. Union St. Vienna, GA 31092 229-268-2045

Oakbin Pond Reserve Enjoy hiking trails, a cypress pond, an upland forest, and wetlands. Watch out for snakes and alligators! Oakbin Rd. Unadilla, GA 31091 404-873-6946 Website: www.nature.org/georgia Vienna Cultural Center Originally built in 1903 as an Episcopal church building, this structure was rescued and restored after it was abandoned by the 1970s. Free Admission. 300 Cotton St. Vienna, GA 31092 229-268-3663 Website: www.historicvienna.org Walter F. George Law Museum See artifacts and memorabilia from the life of this U.S. senator. 106 N. Fourth St. Vienna, GA 31092 229-268-3663 Website: www.historicvienna.org


Dougherty County - Albany Dougherty County was created in 1853. It was named for Charles Dougherty, an Athens lawyer who supported states' rights.

Visitor Information Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center 225 W. Broad Ave. Albany, GA 31701 229-434-8715, 800-475-8700 Website: www.albanyga.com

Sites Albany Area Arts Council See eight local exhibits per year. Free Admission. 215 N. Jackson St. Albany, GA 31701 229-439-ARTS Website: www.albanyartscouncil.org Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum This museum is housed in the former Mt. Zion Baptist Church building. See educational exhibits of the civil rights struggle. Hear freedom songs on the second Saturday of each month. 326 Whitney Ave. Albany, GA 31701 229-432-1698 Website: members.surfsouth.com/~mtzion/ Albany Museum of Art See a collection of 19th and 20th century art from America, Europe, and Africa. Free admission certain times. 311 Meadowlark Dr. Albany, GA 31707 229-439-8400 Website: www.albanymuseum.com Albany Symphony Orchestra 2400 Gillionville Rd. Albany, GA 31707 229-430-6799

Astronauts Monument This memorial is in honor of those lost in the Challenger accident. 1822 Palmyra Rd. Albany, GA 31701 229-432-1011 Freedom Flame This flame monument located outside the courthouse is in honor of veterans. Pine Ave. Albany, GA 31701 229-434-8700, 800-475-8700 Website: www.albanyga.com Lake Chehaw Enjoy boating, fishing, canoeing, and more at this lake created by a 1921 Georgia Power Dam. 105 Chehaw Park Rd. Albany, GA 31701 229-430-5222 Marine Corps Logistics Base Military Installation. Call for more information as visitor hours are limited. Fleming Rd. Albany, GA 31704 229-639-5000 Monument to Flood Rescue Workers This monument is dedicated to the rescue workers of the flood of 1994. Corner of Roosevelt and Jackson Sts. Albany, GA 31701 229-431-3266

The Parks at Chehaw See exotic animals in a native habitat. Among the park features are trails and a snake and reptile house. 105 Chehaw Rd. Albany, GA 31701 229-430-5275 Website: www.parksatchehaw.org Radium Springs Visit the largest natural spring in Georgia from which flows 70,000 gallons of water per minute. 2501 Radium Springs Rd. Albany, GA 31705 229-889-0244 Royal Air Force Memorial This memorial is in honor of seven British Royal Air Force pilots who were killed in an accident during World War II. Their burial ground was given to the British and is now designated British Sacred Ground. Crown Hill Cemetery Dawson Rd. Albany, GA 31707 229-434-8700, 800-475-8700 Website: www.albanyga.com Santa Museum See over 2,000 replicas and figurines of traditional and modern Santas. 900 S. Westover Blvd. Albany, GA 31701 229-430-8375 St. Teresa's Catholic Church This is the oldest Catholic church building in the state still in use. It dates back to the mid-1800s. 315 Residence Ave. Albany, GA 31701 229-439-2302 Theatre Albany Offering fine major productions. 514 Pine Ave. Albany, GA 31701 229-439-7193


Thronateeske Heritage Center Explore a history museum, planetarium, and Discovery Center with hands-on science activities for children. Heritage Plaza 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. Albany, GA 31701 229-432-6955 Website: www.heritagecenter.org

Tift Park This park from 1912 features an oak-lined carriage trail. 1300 N. Monroe Albany, GA 31701

Veterans Riverfront Park On the grounds of this riverside park stand memorials honoring victims and veterans of WWII, Vietnam, and the Korean War. Also here is a monument in memory of the Flood of 1994. Oglethorpe Blvd. Albany, GA 31701 229-434-8700, 800-475-8700 Website: www.albanyga.com

Douglas County - Douglasville Douglas County was created in 1870. It was named for Stephen Douglas, a U.S. Senator from Illinois. Douglas ran unsuccessfully for president in 1860 with Herschel Johnson from Georgia as his running mate.

Visitor Information Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 219 6694 E. Broad St. Douglasville, GA 30134 770-947-5920, 800-661-0013 Website: www.douglasvillecvb.org

Sites Clinton Nature Preserve Explore nature trails and more. Ephesus Church Rd. Douglasville, GA Cultural Arts Center This center, housed in a nineteenth century house, features special programs and art exhibits. 8652 Campbellton St. Douglasville, GA 30134 770-949-2787 Dog River Excavation Exhibit See a display of historic artifacts. Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority Building 770-920-3850

Douglas County Courthouse This courthouse was completed in 1998. 8700 Hospital Dr. Douglasville, GA 30134 770-920-7266 Lithia Springs Water and Bottling Company Site of historic springs. 770-944-3880 Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park Mount Vernon Rd. Lithia Springs, GA 30057 770-732-5871 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Early County - Blakely Early County was created in 1818. It was named for governor, Congressman, and judge Peter Early.

Visitor Information Blakely-Early County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 189 52 Court Square Blakely, GA 31723 229-723-3741 Website: www.blakelyearlychamber.org

Sites Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge Built in 1891. GA Hwy. 62 and Old River Rd. Blakely, GA 31723 229-723-3741 Website: www.blakelyearlychamber.com


Early County Courthouse Built in 1903. On the grounds stands the last remaining Confederate wooden flagpole as well as a monument to the peanut. Blakely, GA 31723 Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park See seven earthen mounds believed to have been built during the 12th and 13th centuries by Native Americans. Tour the museum and see artifacts and an educational film. See what it's like inside a burial mound. The park also offers boating, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. Indian Mounds Rd. Blakely, GA 31723 229-724-2150, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Peanut Monument This monument is in honor of the peanut and its contribution to the growth and prosperity of Early County. N. Main St., on the courthouse square Blakely, GA 31723 229-723-3741

Echols County - Statenville Echols County, created in 1858, was named for Brig. Gen. Robert Echols who died in the Mexican War. Echols had previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia Senate.

Sites Echols County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1956. P.O. Box 190 Statenville, GA 31648 229-559-6544

Effingham County - Springfield Effingham County was created through the first constitution of the state of Georgia in 1777. It was named in honor of Lord Effingham, an English nobleman who advocated the rights of the American colonies.

Visitor Information Effingham County Chamber of Commerce 203 S. Laurel St., Ste. 203 Springfield, GA 31329 912-754-3301, 866-754-3301 Website: www.effinghamcounty.com

Sites Georgia Salzburger Society Museum See historical artifacts from immigrants who came here in the 1700s. Rt. 1 Box 478 Rincon, GA 31326 912-754-6333

Historic Effingham Society's Old Jail Museum This museum houses Revolutionary War, Civil War, and Native American artifacts. 1002 Pine St. Springfield, GA 31329 912-826-4705 Website: www.effinghamcounty.com


New Ebenezer Retreat Center This center offers fishing, canoeing, hiking, and more. The center offers hands-on learning experiences in history, culture, character, nature, and environmental sciences. Experience life in colonial Georgia. The historic Jerusalem Lutheran Church building, completed in 1769, is within walking distance. The original townsite of Ebenezer was established in 1734 by Lutheran immigrants from Austria seeking religious freedom. 2887 Ebenezer Rd. Rincon, GA 31326 912-754-9242 Website: www.newebenezer.org

Ogeechee Park Canoe and Kayak Rentals Take a trip down the Ogeechee River. Camping, fishing, and swimming also offered. 136 Alan Dr. Eden, GA 31307 912-748-5996 Website: www.ogeecheecanoe.com

Elbert County - Elberton Elbert County was created in 1790. It was named for General Samuel Elbert, who served in the Revolutionary War and as governor of Georgia.

Visitor Information Elbert County Chamber and Welcome Center P.O. Box 537 148 College Ave. Elberton, GA 30635 706-283-5651, 800-992-1039 Website: www.elbertga.com

Sites Bobby Brown State Park Enjoy a quiet park offering fishing, boating, camping, swimming, and hiking. 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Rd. Elberton, GA 30635 706-213-2046 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Broad River Wildlife Management Area Enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and bird watching. Off GA Hwy. 79 W. Elberton, GA 30632 706-595-4222 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild Elbert County Couthouse This courthouse was constructed in 1893. It is appropriate that the exterior is partially made of granite since Elberton calls itself the Granite Capitol of the World. On the square Elberton, GA 30635 706-283-5651 Elbert County Wildlife Management Area Enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, and bird watching on Lake Richard B. Russell. Off GA Hwy. 72 Elberton, GA 30635 706-595-4222 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild

Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit See historical exhibits, artifacts, and educational displays including granite products and antique granite working tools. 1 Granite Plaza Elberton, GA 30635 706-283-2551 Website: www.egaonline.com Georgia Guidestones The origin of this 19-foot-high granite monument remains a mystery. GA Hwy. 77 N. Elberton, GA 30635 706-283-5651 Website: www.elbertga.com Lake Richard B. Russell Visitors Center is located at the dam on this 26,000-acre lake. 4144 Russell Dam Rd. Elberton, GA 30635 706-213-3400, 800-944-7207 Website: www.sas.usace.army.mil


Nancy Hart Cabin This replica of Revolutionary War hero Nancy Hart's cabin was erected in 1932 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Free Admission. River Rd. Elberton, GA 30635 706-283-5651

Old Dan Tucker's Gravesite Here lies Daniel Tucker, a Methodist minister who cared deeply for slaves. River Rd. Elberton, GA 30635 706-283-5651 Website: www.elbertga.com

Richard B. Russell State Park Enjoy fishing, hiking, camping cottages, boating, swimming, and bird watching. 2650 Russell State Park Rd. Elberton, GA 30635 706-213-2045 Website: www.gastateparks.org

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Emanuel County - Swainsboro Emanuel County was created in 1812. It was named for a former Georgia governor, David Emanuel.

Visitor Information Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce 124 N. Main St. Swainsboro, GA 30401 478-237-6426 Website: www.emanuelchamber.org

Sites Emanuel County Courthouse This courthouse was completed in 2002. P.O. Box 787 County Office Building Swainsboro, GA 30401 478-237-3881 George L. Smith State Park Enjoy the quiet beauty of this park which offers camping and cottages, a lake, boating, fishing, hiking, and more. See moss-draped cypress trees, white ibis, and rare gopher tortoises. Also here are a covered bridge and a mill built in 1880. 371 George L. Smith Rd. Twin City, GA 30471 912-763-2759 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Evans County - Claxton Evans County was established in 1914. It was named for Clement A. Evans, a Confederate general who died in 1911.

Visitor Information Claxton-Evans County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center 4 N. Duval St., U.S. Hwy 301 N. Claxton, GA 30417 912-739-2281 Website: www.claxton-evans-georgia-chamber.com

Sites Canoochee River This river offers swimming, fishing, camping, and boating. Free Admission. At Hwy. 301 N., Hwy 280 E., and Hwy. 169 N. Claxton, GA 30417 912-739-1391 Website: www.claxton-evans-georgia-chamber.com

Claxton Bakery This bakery bakes and distributes thousands of pounds of fruitcake each year. Free Admission. P.O. Box 367 203 W. Main St. Claxton, GA 30417 912-739-3441, 800-841-4211 Website: www.claxtonfruitcake.com


Evans County Courthouse This courthouse was designed by Georgia architect J.J. Baldwin and built in 1923. Hwy. 280 W. Main St. Claxton, GA 30417 912-739-2203, 912-739-1391 Evans County Public Fishing Area Come fish, walk, picnic, or camp at this three-lake fishing area. Hwy 280 E. Claxton, GA 30417 912-685-6424 Website: www.gofishgeorgia.com

Georgia Fruit Cake Company This is a four-generation family-owned business, famous for its delicious fruitcakes. 5 S. Duval St. Claxton, GA 30417 912-739-2683 Wilbanks Apiaries Come visit this worldwide honeybee distributor. Free Admission. Hwy. 280 W. Bellville, GA 30414 912-739-4820

Fannin County - Blue Ridge Fannin County was established in 1854. It was named for Colonel James Fannin who fought in the War for Texas Independence.

Visitor Information Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and Local Welcome Center P.O. Box 875 3990 Appalachian Hwy. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-5680, 800-899-6867 Website: www.blueridgemountains.com

Sites Aska Trails Area USDA, Forest Service 6050 Appalachian Hwy. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-3031 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Blue Ridge Mountain Art Associates Offering exhibits, classes, performances, concerts, and festivals. 2045 E. First St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-2144

Blue Ridge Scenic Railway This track winds through the hills beside the Toccoa River. Special events and programs are offered throughout the year. 241 Depot St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-9833, 800-934-1898 Website: www.brscenic.com Horseshoe Bend River Park Enjoy fishing, hiking, and more along the banks of the Toccoa River. Free Admission. River Rd. McCaysville, GA 30555 706-632-7696 John D. Beatie, Blacksmith 2076 Douthit Rd. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Mercier Orchards Mercier grows 30 varieties of apples, plus blueberries, blackberries, and peaches. P.O. Box 425 8660 Blue Ridge Dr. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-3411 Website: www.mercier-orchards.com

Toccoa River, Mountain Biking, and Canoe Trails Experience 17 miles of hiking-mountain biking trails that ascend to almost 3,200 feet. 3990 Appalachian Hwy. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 706-632-5680, 800-899-6867 Website: www.blueridgemountains.com


Fayette County - Fayetteville Fayette County was created in 1821. It was named for Marquis de Lafayette, a Frenchman who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Visitor Information Fayette County Chamber of Commerce 200 Courthouse Square Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-461-9983 Website: www.fayettechamber.org

Sites Fayette County Historical Society Research center for geological and historical research. 195 Lee St. Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-716-6020

Holliday Dorsey-Fife House See Gone With the Wind and Civil War memorabilia in this museum housed in the former home of Doc Holliday. Also see Doc Holliday's dentist equipment and learn the history of Fayette County. 140 W. Lanier Ave. Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-461-6029 Website: www.fayetteville-ga-us.org Starr's Mill Scenic Stop Stop and enjoy a picnic while viewing a waterfall and the mill in Starr's Mill Lake. Free Admission Hwy. 85 S. and 85 Connector Fayetteville, GA 30214 770-461-6029

Floyd County - Rome Floyd County was created in 1832. It was named for General John Floyd who fought against the Creek Indians. Floyd later served in the Georgia General Assembly and the U.S. Congress.

Visitor Information Downtown Visitor Center P.O. Box 5823 607 Broad St. Rome, GA 30162 706-236-4550, 800-444-1834 Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau, Welcome Center The welcome center is housed in a 1901 railroad depot. Around the center, see a cotton gin, Boswell cabin, Corliss Steam Engine, Fort Norton/Jackson of the Civil War, and equipment from the Noble Brothers Foundry. P.O. Box 5823 402 Civic Center Dr. Rome, GA 30161 706-295-5576, 800-444-1834 Website: www.romegeorgia.org

Historic High Country Travel Association 527 Broad St. Rome, GA 30161 Website: www.georgiahighcountry.org

Sites Chieftans Museum This 1794 house was once home to Major Ridge, a Cherokee leader. See artifacts discovered on the grounds. 501 Riverside Pkwy. Rome, GA 30161 706-291-9494 Website: www.chieftansmuseum.org Cotton Gin Located at the Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Eubanks Museum and Gallery See J. Robert Eubanks' collection of artifacts from around the world. 315 Shorter Ave. Rome, GA 30165 706-291-2121, 706-233-7319, 800-868-6980 Website: www.shorter.edu


Historic Cave Spring and Rolater Park Enjoy swimming in the spring-fed creek which flows into a pond and a 1.5 acre pool shaped like the state of Georgia. Cave Spring Square Cave Spring, GA 30124 706-777-3962, 706-777-0523 Lock and Dam Regional Park Enjoy camping and trails, the Coosa River Nature Center, and the Fernbank Science Center. 181 Lock and Dam Rd. Rome, GA 30161 706-234-5001 Website: www.rfpra.com Marshall Forest This virgin forest features Braille and wildflower trails. Free Admission. Horseleg Creek Rd. Rome, GA 30165 404-873-6946 Website: www.nature.org/georgia Myrtle Hill Cemetery Myrtle St. Rome, GA 30161 706-295-5576-800-444-1834 Website: www.romegeorgia.org Noble Brothers Foundry Equipment from this cannon manufacturing company can be seen on Civic Center Hill. Rome, GA 800-444-1834 Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum Experience the beauty of this Southern plantation with formal gardens, nature trails, and fountains. In the museum, see a remarkable art collection and memorabilia from the life of Martha Berry, founder of the Berry Schools. 24 Veterans Memorial Hwy. Rome, GA 30165 706-291-1883, 800-220-5504 Website: www.berry.edu/oakhill

Old Floyd County Courthouse This structure was built in 1892. Since the new county courthouse was constructed in the 1970s, this building has been used for various county offices. Rome, GA Ridge Ferry Park Enjoy natural and paved trails, a wetlands demonstration area, and more. Riverside Parkway Rome, GA 706-291-0766 Rocky Mountain Recreation and Fishing Area Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and other outdoor activites. 4054 Big Texas Valley Rd. N.W. Rome, GA 30165 706-802-5087 Rome Area History Museum Explore the history of the area and learn how different cultures came together to make it what it is today. 305 Broad St. Rome, GA 30161 706-235-8051 Website: www.rahm.com Rome Army Store Museum War and veteran memorabilia. Free Admission. 1501 N. Broad Rome, GA 30161 706-291-6128 Rome City Hall and Capitoline Wolf City Hall was built in 1914. The Capitoline Wolf statue, an exact replica of one that stands in Rome, Italy, was a gift from Benito Mussolini in 1929. 601 Broad St. Rome, GA 30161 706-295-5576, 800-444-1834 Website: www.romegeorgia.org

Rome Little Theatre The theater group called The Rome Little Theatre was begun in 1933. Today, performances are held in the historic De Soto Theatre 530 Broad St. Rome, GA 30162-1063 706-295-7171 Website: www.romelittletheatre.com Rome Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 533 Rome, GA 30162-0533 706-291-7967 Website: www.romesymphony.org Rome's Clocktower Museum See murals and artifacts from the city's history. See the restored original clockworks and climb the 107-step spiral staircase for a birds-eye view of the city. Free Admission. Second St. and E. Fifth Ave. Rome, GA 30161 706-236-4430 Website: www.romegacitygov.org Zion Farms Offering mountain trails, ponds, gardens, and much more. 2949 Big Texas Valley Rd. N.W. Rome, GA 30165 P.O. Box 860 Armuchee, GA 30105 706-235-8002, 706-232-4323 Website: www.zionfarms.com


Forsyth County - Cumming Forsyth County, created in 1832, was named for John Forsyth. Forsyth served as U.S. Representative, U.S. Senator, U.S. Ambassador to Spain, U.S. Secretary of State, and governor of Georgia.

Visitor Information Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce 110 Old Buford Rd., Ste. 120 Cumming, GA 30040 770-887-6461 Website: www.forsythchamber.org

Sites Forsyth County Courthouse This building was completed in 1977. 110 E. Main St. Cumming, GA 30040 770-781-2101 Lanierland Music Park A concert theater. 6115 Jot-Em Down Rd. Cumming, GA 30041 770-887-7464 Website: www.lanierland.com

Poole's Mill Covered Bridge This 1906 bridge spans 90 feet across Settledown Creek. Poole's Mill Rd. Cumming, GA 30130 770-887-6461

Franklin County - Carnesville Franklin County was established in 1784. It was named for Benjamin Franklin.

Visitor Information Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 165 Athens St. P.O. Box 151 Carnesville, GA 30521 706-384-4659 Website: www.franklin-county.com Georgia Visitor Information Center-Lavonia 938 County Rd. 84 Lavonia, GA 30553 706-356-4019 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org Lavonia Chamber of Commerce 1269 E. Main St. Lavonia, GA 30553 706-356-8208

Lavonia Historic Preservation Commission Brochures are available for a walking tour of historic homes. P.O. Box 564 12221 Augusta Rd. Lavonia, GA 30553 706-356-8781

Sites Clem's Shoal Creek Music Park Hear live bluegrass, country, and gospel in a drug and alcohol-free environment. 3191 Providence Church Rd. Lavonia, GA 30553 706-356-1092 Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge This bridge over Nail's Creek was built in 1907. GA Hwy. 106 E. Carnesville, GA 30521 706-384-4659 Franklin County Courthouse Take a self-guided tour of this courthouse built in 1906. Free Admission. On the square Carnesville, GA 30521 706-384-4659 Website: www.franklin-county.com


Franklin County Historical Society Museum See exhibits on local history and a log house. Gainesville St. Carnesville, GA 30521 706-384-4805, 706-384-4361 (Tue. and Thurs.) Tugaloo State Park Enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation. 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd. Lavonia, GA 30553 706-356-4362 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Ty Cobb Museum Learn about the life and career of baseball legend Ty Cobb. The museum offers videos, exhibits, and artifacts. 461 Cook St. Royston, GA 30662 706-245-1825 Website: tycobbmuseum.org

Victoria Bryant State Park Enjoy camping, trails, and other activities. 1105 Bryant State Park Rd. Royston, GA 30662 706-245-6270 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Fulton County - Atlanta Fulton County was established in 1853. Robert Fulton, for whom the county was named, was an inventor who demonstrated the practical use of steam power in water transportation.

Visitor Information Acworth Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau 4367 Senator Russell Square Acworth, GA 30101 770-974-8813 Website: www.acworth.org Alpharetta Convention and Visitor's Bureau 3060 Royal Blvd. S., Ste. 145 Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-297-2811, 800-294-0923 Website: www.alpharettacvb.com Alpharetta Welcome Center 20 N. Main St. Alpharetta, GA 30022 678-297-0102, 800-294-0923 Website: www.alpharettacvb.com Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau 233 Peachtree St. NE, Ste. 100 Atlanta, GA 30303 404-521-6600 Atlanta Preservation Center Guided Walking Tours 537 Peachtree St. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-876-2041, 404-876-2040 Website: www.preserveatlanta.com

Fairburn City Hall 56 Malone St. Fairburn, GA 30213 770-964-2244 Website: www.fairburn.com Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau Historic Roswell Tours 617 Atlanta St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-640-3253, 800-776-7935 Website: www.cvb.roswell.ga.us

Sites Academy Theatre Georgia's oldest professional theater company. 501 Means St. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-525-4111 Acworth Beach/Cauble Park Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, and occasional outdoor concerts. Beach St. Acworth, GA 30101 770-917-1234 Website: www.acworth.org American Museum of Papermaking Explore the history of paper over the past 6,000 years. Reservations required for tours. Free admission. IPST Building 500 Tenth St. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30318 404-894-7840 Website: www.ipst.edu/a.m.p APEX Museum African American Panoramic Experience offers exhibits such as art, dance, and African history. 135 Auburn Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30303 404-521-2739


Atlanta Botanical Garden These thirty acres of gardens and woodlands include a conservatory of rare and endangered tropical and desert plants as well as a hands-on children's garden. 1345 Auburn Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-876-5859 Website: www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org Atlanta Braves Museum and Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours This museum houses memorabilia of baseball legends and highlights key moments in Braves history. Visitors may take a tour including the museum, a luxury stadium suite, the press box, broadcast booth, and more. 755 Hank Aaron Dr. Atlanta, GA 30315 404-614-2311 Website: www.atlantabraves.com Atlanta Cyclorama This cyclorama was built in 1893. The music, lighting, sound effects, and narration accompany the large painting which depicts the Civil War Battle of Atlanta. It is the longest-running cyclorama in the country. 800-C Cherokee Ave. S.E. Atlanta, GA 30315 404-658-7625 Atlanta History Center This center tells the history of the Atlanta area from Native Americans to the present. It features artifacts, photos, video presentations, and the Coca-Cola Cafe. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd. Atlanta, GA 30305 404-814-4000 Website: www.atlantahistorycenter.com Atlanta International Museum of Art and Design Exhibits focus on international themes, culture, and technology. Free on Wednesday. 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower Atlanta, GA 30303 404-688-2467

Atlanta Opera Headquarters of the Atlanta Opera administrative offices and rehearsal hall. 728 W. Peachtree St. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-881-8801 Website: www.atlantaopera.org Atlanta Preservation Center Offering a wide array of walking tours through historic neighborhoods and areas in Atlanta. Historic Grant Mansion 327 St. Paul Ave. Atlanta, GA 30312 404-688-3353 Website: www.preserveatlanta.com Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Enjoy annual celebrations and community programs. 1280 Peachtree St. N. E. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-733-5000 Website: www.atlantasymphony.org Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center View the scenic creeks and cliffs, the animal life, and old cotton-plantation buildings of the 1800s. 9770 Autry Mill Rd. Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-360-8844 Bulloch Hall In 1853, Mittie Bulloch married Theodore Roosevelt Sr. in the dining room of this house which was built in 1840. 180 Bulloch Ave. Roswell, GA 30075 770-992-1731, 800-776-7935 Website: www.cvb.roswell.ga.us Callanwolde Fine Arts Center This 1920 mansion has become a unique arts center. 980 Briarcliff Rd. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-872-5338 Website: www.mindspring.com/~callanwolde

The Castle This stone castle is surrounded by a stone wall with wrought iron fencing and a moat that also serves as a pool. The site is not open for tours but can be viewed from the outside. Arnold Mill Rd. Crabapple, GA Centennial Olympic Park This 21-acre park features an impressive Olympic Rings Fountain. Free admission. 240 International Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30313 404-223-4412 Website: www.centennialpark.com Center for Puppetry Arts This interactive museum has the largest permanent puppet collection in the United States. Explore the ancient, international, and popular forms of puppetry. 1404 Spring St. at Eighteenth Atlanta, GA 30309 404-873-3391 Website: www.puppet.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A museum and visitors center to learn about this organization, and public health. Free Admission. Global Health Odyssey 1600 Clifton Rd. N.E. #A-14 Atlanta, GA 30333 404-639-0830 Website: www.cdc.gov/global Chattahoochee Nature Center Explore miles of freshwater ponds, wooded uplands, and river marshes along the Chattahoochee River. Also offers educational programs and special events. 9135 Willeo Rd. Roswell, GA 30075 770-992-2055 Website: www.chattnaturecenter.com Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Enjoy hiking and picnicking along these 48 miles of the Chattahoochie River. Free Admission. 1978 Island Ford Pkwy. Atlanta, GA 30350 770-399-8070 Website: www.nps.gov/chat


CNN Studio Tour Take a look at the history of the CNN News Group networks and their coverage of world-wide events. See their state-of-the-art studios. One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30348 404-827-2300, 877-4CNN-TOUR Website: www.cnn.com/studiotour Visit this website for educational materials to go along with the studio tour. CNN "Talk Back Live" Be in the audience of this live national television program. Tickets are free. Visit the website to make reservations. One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30348 404-827-2506, 800-410-4CNN Website: www.cnn.com/talkback Cochran Mill Nature Preserve Enjoy hiking through a wildlife habitat. 6875 Cochran Mill Rd. Palmetto, GA 30268 770-306-0914 Cochran Mill Park Enjoy trails, camping, and more. 6875 Cochran Mill Rd. Palmetto, GA 30268 404-730-6200 Eclectic Electric Gallery This gallery features the work of artists who use light as their medium. Features neon lamps, industrial design lighting, illuminated sculptures, and chandeliers. Free admission. 1393 N. Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 404-875-2840 and 27 Oak St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-642-8900 Website: www.eclectic-electric.com E-mail: [email protected]

Faces of War Memorial A memorial dedicated to those who served in the Vietnam War and honoring those who served in wars throughout history. Free Admission. 38 Hill St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-640-3253, 800-776-7935 Website: www.cvb.roswell.ga.us Fay Gold Gallery This gallery displays the contemporary art work of dozens of artists. Free Admission. 764 Miami Cir. Atlanta, GA 30324 404-233-3843 Website: www.arnet.com/fgold.com Federal Reserve Monetary Museum Learn about the role the Federal Reserve has played in the economy and the history of monetary systems. Visit the cash and check overlooks. Free admission. 1000 Peachtree St. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-498-8764 Website: www.frbatlanta.org Fernbank Museum of Natural History Explore a variety of exhibits from reptiles and shells to artifacts from Egypt and Afghanistan. You can also visit the IMAX theater. 767 Clifton Rd. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-929-6300 Website: www.fernbank.edu/museum Fernbank Science Center Explore the exhibit hall, planetarium, observatory, NASA Aeronautics Education Lab, and more. Free Admission. 156 Heaton Park Dr. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-378-4311 Fox Theater This elaborate theater was originally built as a Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque in the 1920s. 660 Peachtree St. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30365 404-881-2100

Georgia Department of Archives and History Preserved here are valuable historical documents, property records, and other legal documents. Free Admission. 330 Capitol Ave. Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2393 Website: www.GeorgiaArchives.org Georgia Dome This is the world's largest cable-supported dome. It is site of the 1994 Super Bowl, 1996 Summer Olympic basketball and gymnastics, and Atlanta Falcons football. One Georgia Dome Dr. Atlanta, GA 30313 404-223-8800 Website: www.gwcc.com Georgia Ensemble Theatre Offers professional theatrical productions. Roswell Cultural Arts Center 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-641-1260 Georgia State Capitol, Georgia Capitol Museum, and Capitol Education Center Tour the building to learn about its history and the people who have worked here. Exhibits in the museum highlight the history of the Capitol Building include artifacts, artwork, historic flags, and more. The Capitol Education Center displays exhibits on subjects such as the legislative process, voting, and the three branches of government. Free Admission. 206 Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2844, 404-656-2844 Website: www.sos.state.ga.us


Governor's Mansion Tour this beautiful mansion and learn its history. Free Admission. 319 W. Paces Ferry Rd. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30305 404-261-1776 Hammond House Galleries and Resource Center This gallery is dedicated to African-American art. 503 Peoples St., S.W. Atlanta, GA 30310 404-752-8730 Website: www.hammondhouse.org Herndon Home Tour this 1910 mansion, once the home of slave-born Alonzo Herndon, founder of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. 587 University Pl. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30314 404-581-9813 Website: www.herndonhome.org High Museum of Art This museum features European and American paintings, African, decorative, folk, and twentieth century art, photography, and special exhibits. 1280 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-733-4450 Website: www.high.org High Museum of Art, Folk Art, and Photography A satellite facility of the High Museum of Art. Free Admission. See High Museum of Art. 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30312 404-577-6940 Website: www.high.org Historic Freight Depot/ Georgia Building Authority Built in 1869, this building served as the main freight depot for the Georgia Railroad. 65 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-3850 Website: www.ganet.org/gba

Historic Mansell House and Gardens This home, built in 1910, is filled with Victorian antiques and surrounded by award-winning gardens. 1835 Old Milton Pkwy. Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-475-HOME Website: www.ahsga.org Historic Oakland Cemetery Sculptures and historic landscapes decorate this cemetery. Among the 70,000 buried here are author Margaret Mitchell and 3,900 Confederate soldiers. 248 Oakland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30312 404-688-2107 Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta A hands-on experience geared toward children to spark imagination and a delight in learning. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30313 404-659-5437 Website: www.imagineit-cma.org Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Exhibits here include Carter's early years, his life in the White House, and important issues during his presidency. 441 Freedom Pkwy. Atlanta, GA 30307 404-331-3942 Website: www.carterlibrary.org King Center A living memorial to the life, work, and philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Free Admission. 449 Auburn Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30312 404-526-8900 Website: www.thekingcenter.org King Plow Arts Center/Actor's Express Theater Company This center offers a variety of dramatic productions. 887 W. Marietta St. N.W. Suite J-107 Atlanta, GA 30318 404-607-7469 Website: www.actorsexpress.com

Klassix Auto Atraction View famous automobiles including the Back to the Future car. One Galleria Pkwy Atlanta, GA30339 770-952-4894 Lost Mill Workers of Roswell Monument A monument dedicated to 400 mill workers who were shipped north during the Civil War. The fate of many of the workers is still unknown. Old Mill Park on Sloan St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-640-3253, 800-776-7935 Website: www.cvb.roswell.ga.us Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta The Fine Family Arts Gallery displays Jewish-related fine art. 5342 Tilly Mill Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338 770-396-3250 Website: www.atlantajcc.org Margaret Mitchell House Visit the home where Margaret Mitchell lived and where she wrote Gone With the Wind. Learn about the making of the classic movie. 990 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-249-7015, 800-233-6401 Website: www.gwtw.com Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site This cite commemorates the area in which Dr. King was born, lived, worked, worshiped, and where he is buried. Free Admission. 450 Auburn Ave. N.E. Atlanta, GA 30312 404-331-5190 Website: www.nps.gov/malu Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University Explore history from ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome to the present. Also features traveling exhibits. 571 S. Kilgo St. Atlanta, GA 30322 404-727-0519 Website: www.carlos.emory.edu


Milton Log Cabin This cabin was built by Future Farmers of America students in the 1930s. Housed in the building are tools and furnishings from the late 1800s and early 1900s. 1 School Dr. Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-475-HOME Website: www.ahsga.org National Archives and Records Administration Houses information for genealogical research. 1557 St. Joseph Ave. East Point, GA 30344 404-763-7477 Website: www.nara.gov Old Campbell County Museum Visit an historic courthouse and learn the history of Campbell County, which merged with Fulton County in 1932. Old Campbell County Courthouse and E. Broad St. Fairburn, GA 30213 770-964-6007 Philips Arena Get a behind-the-scenes look at this sports and entertainment complex. 1 Philips Dr. Atlanta, GA 30303 404-878-3000, 877-4CNNTOUR Website: www.newatlantaarena.com Rhodes Hall This building was built in 1905 from Stone Mountain granite. Featured here is the "Rise and Fall of the Confederacy" portrayed in nine stained-glass windows. 1516 Peachtree St. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-885-7800 Website: www.rhodeshall.org Rialto Center for the Performing Arts See performances by national and international artists. 80 Forsyth St. Atlanta, GA 30303 404-651-4727 Website: www.rialtocenter.org

Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center Included in this center are the Alliance Theater, the Atlanta College of Art, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the 14th Street Playhouse, and the High Museum of Art. 1280 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-733-5000 Website: www.woodruffcenter.org Roswell Cultural Arts Center See a variety of entertainment. 950 Forrest St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-549-6232 Website: www.roswellgov.com Roswell Fire Museum This small museum focuses on the history of the Roswell Volunteer Fire Department. 1002 Alpharetta St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-641-3730 Roswell Historical Society The Society hosts special exhibits and programs and offers tours from the visitors center. 617 Atlanta St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-992-1665 Website: www.accessatlanta.com/ community/groups/roswellhistory/ index.html Sandy Springs Historic Community Foundation P.O. Box 720213 Sandy Springs, GA 30358 404-851-9111 SciTrek Explore the 150 hands-on exhibits at this interactive science and technology museum. Also features daily demonstrations. 395 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30308 404-522-5500 Website: www.scitrek.org

Shrine of the Black Madonna Pan African Orthodox Christian Church This site includes an exhibit on the African Holocaust. 944 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. S.W. Atlanta, GA 30310 404-752-5490, 800-955-5490 Website: www.shrinebookstore.com Six Flags Over Georgia Family theme park. 275 Riverside Pkwy. Austell, GA 30168 770-948-9290 Website: www.sixflags.com Smith Plantation House This home, complete with 12 outbuildings, was built in 1845. It is filled with artifacts belonging to the original family. 935 Alpharetta St. Roswell, GA 30075 770-641-3978, 800-776-7935 Website: www.cvb.roswell.ga.us Southside Theater Guild The longest-running nonprofit community theater in Georgia. 20 W. Cambellton St. Fairburn, GA 30213 770-969-0956 Website: www.stgplays.com Teaching Museum North Explore the history of the United States, Georgia, and Roswell. 791 Mimosa Blvd. Roswell, GA 30075 770-552-6339 Website: www.teachingmuseum.com Turner Field see Atlanta Braves Museum and Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours Village Playhouse of Roswell This community theater specializes in family theater, musicals, comedies, and uplifting dramas. 617 Holcomb Bridge Rd. Roswell, GA 30076 770-998-3526


William Bremen Jewish Heritage Museum Learn about the Jewish heritage in Atlanta from 1845 to the present. See the Holocaust through the eyes of survivors who later moved to Atlanta. The museum offers two core galleries along with changing exhibits and programs. The archives and library are available for research. 1440 Spring St. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-870-7684

Williams-Payne House Tour the house and gardens and learn from costumed guides about the history of the Native Americans, the farm, and the people who lived there. 6075 Sandy Springs Cir. Sandy Springs, GA 30358 404-851-9111 World of Coca-Cola Museum Learn the history of Coca-Cola and watch how Coca-Cola was once prepared as demonstrated by an old-fashioned soda jerk. Taste Coca-Cola products that are distributed internationally but are unavailable anywhere else in the United States. 55 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Atlanta, GA 30303 404-676-5151 Website: www.woccatlanta.com

Wren's Nest House Museum Once the home of Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories. 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. S.W. Atlanta, GA 30310 404-753-7735 Website: www.accessatlanta.com Zoo Atlanta See 250 species of animals from around the world. 800 Cherokee Ave. S.E. Atlanta, GA 30315 404-624-5822, 888-945-5432 Website: www.zooatlanta.org

Gilmer County - Ellijay Gilmer County was created in 1832. It was named for George R. Gilmer, a U.S. Congressman, state legislator, and Georgia governor. Gilmer was serving as governor when the Cherokee people were forced out of the state.

Visitor Information Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce and Gilmer County Welcome Center P.O. Box 505 368 Craig St., Ste. 4 E. Ellijay, GA 30540 706-635-7400 Website: www.gilmerchamber.com

Sites Apple Orchard Alley See eleven apple orchards spread across a beautiful valley. 368 Craig St., Ste. 4 E. Ellijay, GA 30540 706-635-4700 Carter's Dam Tours of this dam are available. 706-276-4891 Cohutta Wildlife Management Area Enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping. North Georgia Mountains Ellijay, GA 30540 Website: www.gilmerchamber.com

Hillcrest Orchards This orchard, which has been in operation since 1946, produces over 20 varieties of fruit. Enjoy wagon rides, a nature trail, petting farm, cornfield maze, and an old country farmhouse. 9696 GA Hwy. 52 E. Ellijay, GA 30540 706-273-3838 Website: www.hillcrestorchards.net Rich Mountain Wildlife Area Enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping. Rich Mountain Ellijay, GA 30540 706-635-7400


Glascock County - Gibson Glascock County was created in 1857. General Thomas Glascock, for whom the county is named, fought in the War of 1812 and the Seminole War. He also served in the Georgia General Assembly and Congress.

Visitor Information Glascock County Chamber of Commerce 62 E. Main St. Gibson, GA 30810 706-598-3260

Sites Hamburg State Park See agricultural tools in the museum and the restored 1921 water-powered gristmill still in operation. The park also offers hiking, boating, and fishing. 6071 Hamburg State Park Rd. Mitchell, GA 30820 478-552-2393 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Glascock County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1919. It was remodeled and enlarged in 1942 and renovated in 1973. Gibson, GA 706-598-3260

Glynn County - Brunswick Glynn County was established through the state's first constitution in 1777. John Glynn, for whom the county is named, was a member of the British House of Commons who supported the rights of the American colonies.

Visitor Information Brunswick and the Golden Isles Visitors Bureau Driving Tour available. 4 Glynn Ave. Brunswick, GA 31520 912-265-0620, 800-933-COAST Website: www.bgivb.com Brunswick I-95 Visitors Bureau 200 I-95 Brunswick, GA 31525 800-933-2627 Website: www.bgivb.com Brunswick U.S. Hwy 17 Visitors Center 2000 Glynn Ave. Brunswick, GA 31520 800-933-2627 Website: www.bgivb.com Jekyll Island Convention and Visitors Bureau 100 James Rd. Jekyll Island, GA 31527 912-635-4080, 877-4-JEKYLL Website: www.jekyllisland.com

Jekyll Island Museum Visitors Center 100 Stable Dr. Jekyll Island, GA 31527 912-635-4036, 912-635-2762, 877-4-JEKYLL Website: www.jekyllisland.com Jekyll Island Welcome Center Bird Watching Rambles 901 Jekyll Causeway Jekyll Island, GA 31527 912-635-3636, 877-4-JEKYLL Website: www.jekyllisland.com St. Simons Island Visitors Center 530 B-Beachview Dr. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 800-933-2627

Sites Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum, Library, and Archive This museum is located at Epworth by the Sea. Free Admission. 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-4050 Website: www.epworthbythesea.org Bloody Marsh Battle Site This is the site of a battle between British and Spanish troops that took place in 1742 during the Spanish invasion of Georgia. Free Admission. Demere Rd. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-3639 Website: www.nps.gov/fofr Brunswick History Museum Contained in this 1907 house are artifacts, photographs, and other displays about Brunswick. 1327 Union St. Brunswick, GA 31520 912-265-4032


Christ Church, Frederica In 1736, John and Charles Wesley held services under oak trees at the site of the present-day building, constructed in 1883. Free Admission. 6329 Frederica Rd. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-8683 Website: www.christchurchfrederica.org

Driftwood's Coastal Encounters A hands-on environmental education center. The center offers beach and salt marsh ecology walks. 4201 First St., East Beach St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-0221 Website: www.driftwoodnaturecenter.org Earth Day Nature Trail A self-guided trail featuring wooden boardwalks, wading-bird habitat, osprey/eagle nesting platform, observation tower and decks, and a picnic area. Free Admission. One Conservation Way Brunswick, GA 31520 912-264-7218 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/coastal/ Faith Chapel This chapel, built by the Jekell Island Club for interdenominational worship, contains stained glass by Louis C. Tiffany. Free Admission. 181 Old Plantation Rd. Jekell Island, GA 31527 912-635-4036 Website: www.jekyllisland.com

Fort Frederica National Monument This fort was built in 1736 by General Oglethorpe. Frederica Rd. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-3939 Website: www.nps.gov/fofr Gascoigne Bluff Timber cut from this site was used in the construction of "Old Ironsides" and the Brooklyn Bridge. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-265-0620 Glynn Art Association See exhibits by local and regional artists. 519 Mallery St. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-8770 Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site 1807 furnished antebellum plantation. Visitors can also see exhibits of fine silver and a working rice plantation. 5556 U.S. Hwy. 17 Brunswick, GA 31525 912-264-7333, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org Horton House Ruins This structure was built in 1742 by Major William Horton, a trusted officer of James Oglethorpe. It once served as an outpost for the British Empire. It is one of the oldest standing structures in the state. 375 N. Riverview Dr. Jekell Island, GA 31527 912-635-2119, 912-635-4036, 912-645-3636 Website: www.cr.nps.gov/goldcres/sites/ horton.htm Island History Center Learn about Jekyll Island's history and natural environment. Stable Rd. Jekyll Island, GA 912-635-2762, 877-4-JEKYLL Website: www.jekyllisland.com

Jekyll Island Arts Association Exhibit Monthly art exhibits are displayed at Goodyear Cottage. Free Admission. 321 Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island, GA 31527 912-635-3920, 877-4-JEKYLL Website: www.jekyllisland.com Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District Take a tour of this historic district which includes restored Victorian-era homes, the Original Millionaires Club House, which is now a hotel, and Faith Chapel. 100 Stable Rd. Jekyll Island, GA 31527 912-635-4036, 877-453-5955 Website: www.jekyllisland.com Jekyll Island Summer Musical Theatre Festival During the summer, enjoy musical performances under the stars. Jekyll Island Amphitheater, Stable Rd. Jekyll Island, GA 31527 912-635-3636, 877-453-5955 Website: www.jekyllisland.com Jim Fowler's Life in the Wild Offering an aquarium, nature trails, wildlife art gallery, camping, and more! Scheduled to open late 2003. I-95, Exit 42 Lanier Oak Tree It was under this tree that, in the 1870s, Georgia poet Sidney Lanier viewed the landscape and was inspired to write "The Marshes of Glynn," considered to be his finest poetry. U.S. Hwy. 17 Brunswick, GA 31520 912-265-0620, 800-933-2627 Website: www.bgivb.com Lawrence Road Historical markers along this road tell of plantations that once thrived in the area. St. Simons Island, GA


Left Bank Gallery Enjoy the permanent collection of paintings of sea islands and coastal landscapes. Also features changing exhibits. 3600 Frederica Rd., Ste. 12 St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-3017 Little St. Simons Island Enjoy a trip to this privately owned barrier island. Call for access information. P.O. Box 21078 Little St. Simons Island, GA 31522-0578 912-638-7472, 888-733-5774 Website: www.littlestsimonsisland.com Lover's Oak Legend has it that Native American braves would meet their maidens under this oak tree, which is estimated to be 900 years old. Prince St. and Albany St. Brunswick, GA 31520 912-265-0620, 800-933-2627 Website: www.bgivb.com Low Country Alligator Farm See alligators, fish, turtles, snakes, and unusual reptiles in their natural habitats. The farm also offers a petting zoo. 6543 New Jesup Hwy. Brunswick, GA 31523 912-280-0300 Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park View marshland and river around Brunswick. Free Admission. U.S. Hwy. 17 Brunswick, GA 31520 912-265-0620, 800-933-2627 Website: www.bgivb.com

Mary Miller Doll Museum View dolls, toys, and artifacts from ninety countries around the world, dating from 1850 to the present. 209-211 Gloucester St. Brunswick, GA 31520 912-267-7569 Website: www.marymillerdollmuseum.com Mary Ross Waterfront Park See working shrimp boats and a farmer's market. See a scale model of a Liberty Ship, similar to those built in Brunswick's shipyards during World War II. Bay St. Brunswick, GA 31520 912-265-0620, 800-933-2627 Website: www.bgivb.com Olde Town Arts Center/Hendrix School for the Arts Exhibits and classes are offered here in a variety of media. 1315 Union St. Brunswick, GA 31520 912-996-2369, 912-996-2371 E-mail: [email protected] Ritz Theatre Live performances year-round in this restored, late 1800s theater. Also houses traveling collections by regional and national artists. 1530 Newcastle St. Brunswick, GA 31520 912-262-6934 Sea Turtle Walks Take a tour with a local wildlife guide day or night and search for turtle tracks and nesting mothers. 196 Stable Rd. Jekyll Island, GA 31527 912-635-2284, 877-4-JEKYLL Website: www.jekyllisland.com

St. Simons Beach (Massengale Park) Enjoy the beaches off of Ocean Boulevard. Free Admission. Ocean Blvd. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-265-0620 St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum This lighthouse, one of only five remaining in Georgia, is still in operation. Climb to the top and visit the museum to learn about lighthouse history and the history of the Golden Isles. 101 12th St. St. Simons Island, GA 31522 912-638-4666 Website: www.saintsimonslighthouse.org Tidelands Nature Center Experience hands-on marine science and environmental programs. Also offers paddleboat and canoe rentals on Rixen Pond. 100 S. Riverview Dr. Jekyll Island, GA 31527 912-635-5032, 912-635-4117 Website: www.tidelands4h.org


Gordon County - Calhoun Gordon County was established in 1850. William Washington Gordon, for whom the county was named, was the first Georgian to graduate from West Point.

Visitor Information Calhoun Local Welcome Center; Calhoun-Gordon County Convention and Visitors Bureau; Gordon County Chamber of Commerce 300 S. Wall St. Calhoun, GA 30701 706-625-3200, 800-887-3811 Website: www.gordonchamber.org

Sites Calhoun Memorial Arch This arch, built in 1927, depicts a Confederate soldier, a World War I doughboy, and Sequoyah. GA Hwy. 225 and U.S. Hwy. 41 Calhoun, GA Carters Lake Enjoy fishing, hunting, camping, and boating on one of the deepest lakes in Georgia. GA Hwy. 382 Oakman, GA 30732 706-334-2248 Website: www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/carters/ Confederate Cemetery-Battle of Resaca The site of the first major engagement in the campaign for Atlanta. Free Admission. Battle reenactment held the third weekend in May. U.S. Hwy. 41 N. and Confederate Rd. Resaca, GA 30735 706-625-3200

Echota Cotton Mills and the Mill Village Only the smokestack remains of this mill. Behind the smokestack, see the mill village. The supervisors and managers lived in the larger brick homes. Calhoun, GA Harris Art Center Housed here are the Ronald Hayes Museum, an art gallery, and music rooms. 212 S. Wall St. Calhoun, GA 30703 706-629-2599 Website: www.cgarts.org Hidden Creek Recreation Area Enjoy hiking, camping, and picnicking. Free Admission. Forest Service Rd. 955 GA Hwy. 156 Calhoun, GA 30701 706-695-6736 New Echota Cherokee Capital State Historic Site At the 1825 Cherokee capital, see the Cherokee people's supreme court house, council house, missionary home, Vann's Tavern, printshop, and a museum. 1211 Chatsworth Hwy. Calhoun, GA 30701 706-624-1321 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Oakleigh This home, now the Gordon Historical Society, was used as Union headquarters by General Sherman during the Civil War. See over 1500 antique dolls in the museum and artifacts from the Victorian era. 335 S. Wall St. P.O. Box 342 Calhoun, GA 30701 706-629-1515 Resaca Pavilion An Atlanta Campaign interpretive pavilion put up by the WPA in 1938. Learn about the event of the Atlanta Campaign that occurred here. Resaca, GA Salacoa Creek Park Enjoy camping, fishing, beaches, and over 300 acres of forest area within this park. 706-629-3490


Grady County - Cairo Henry Grady, former editor of the Atlanta Constitution, urged farmers to diversify their crops to end the state's dependence on cotton. A county was named after Grady in 1905.

Visitor Information Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce 961 N. Broad St. Cairo, GA 31728 229-377-3663 Website: www.cairoga.com

Sites Cairo Antique Automobile Museum See vintage antique cars, bicycles, and memorabilia. Open first Saturday of each month or by appointment for groups. 1125 U.S. Hwy. 84 E. Cairo, GA 31728 229-377-3911 Grady County Courthouse This structure was built in the 1980s. 250 N. Broad St. Cairo, GA 39828 229-377-1512

Greene County - Greensboro Green County, formed in 1786, was named for Major General Nathanael Greene, a hero of the Revolutionary War.

Visitor Information Greene County Chamber of Commerce Historical Walking Tour of Greensboro; Driving Tour; Historical Driving Tour of Union Point; Penfield Driving Tour P.O. Box 741 112 S. Main St. Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7592, 800-886-5253 Website: www.greeneccoc.org

Sites The Big Store When this store was built in the mid-1800s, it was the largest store between Augusta and Atlanta. 103 S. Main St. Greensboro, GA 30642 Greene County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1849. Wings were added to the structure in 1939. 113 N. Main St. Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7716 Greensboro City Cemetery Among those buried here are Governor Peter Early, two U.S. Senators, and veterans of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. East St. Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7592

Greensboro's Old Gaol Jail This jail was used from 1807 until 1895. Visitors can see a trapdoor in the upper floor were prisoners were hanged. E. Greene St. Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7592, 800-886-5253 Historical Society Museum Offering a collection of papers, documents, and artifacts from the late 1700s to the present. 201 E. Greene St. Greensboro, GA 30642 Iron Horse This modernist statue was constructed in 1954 and placed on the University of Georgia campus. Due to its unpopularity among the university students, today it stands in a cornfield. Visible from Hwy. 15 Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7592, 800-886-5253


Lake Oconee Enjoy picnicking, boating, fishing, and camping. Hwy. 44 S./Lake Oconee Pkwy. Greensboro, GA 30642 706-485-8704, 888-472-5253

Mercer Chapel This chapel dates back to circa 1846. It was the original site of Mercer University. A cemetery lies behind the chapel. Penfield Rd. Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7592

Scull Shoals See the remains of a historic village in the Oconee National Forest. Macedonia Church Rd. Greensboro, GA 30642 706-453-7592 Website: www.greeneccoc.org

Gwinnett County - Lawrenceville Gwinnett County was formed in 1818 from land ceded to Georgia by the Creek and Cherokee nations. It was named for Button Gwinnett, provisional governor of Georgia and signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Visitor Information Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Ste. 200 Duluth, GA 30097 770-623-3600, 888-GWINNETT Website: www.gcvb.org Website: www.lawrenceville.ga.com

Sites Atlanta Ice Forum Ice skating rink and home of the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers. Thrashers practices are open to the public. 2300 Satellite Blvd. Duluth, GA 30097 770-813-1010 Website: www.iceforum.com Aurora Theater This theater offers classic and contemporary musicals, comedies, and dramas. 3087-B Main St. Duluth, GA 30096 770-476-7926 Website: www.auroratheater.com

Buford Artist Colony Watch full-time artists paint, sculpt, blow glass, carve, and more. Free Admission. Main St. from S. Lee St. to Hill St. Buford, GA 30518 770-271-0008 Website: www.bufordbiz.com Carousel Quarters Animal Farm Pet the animals, take pony rides and hay rides, have a picnic, and visit the country store. 3540 Sharon Church Loop Loganville, GA 30052 770-466-4670 Elisha Winn House This home was the site of the first elections and court sessions in 1819. Also located on the grounds are a restored 1870s one-room school house and the 1820s Lawrenceville log jail. 908 Dacula Rd. Dacula, GA 30019 770-822-5174 Website: www.gwinnetths.org Gwinnett Ballet Theatre 2204 Fountain Square Snellville, GA 30078 770-978-0188

Gwinnett Historic Courthouse This courthouse is the site of the infamous Larry Flint trail and shooting. Housed here is a genealogy and history library. 185 Crogan St. Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-822-5450 Websites: www.gogwinnett.com/ gwinnetthistoriccourthouse Gwinnett Historical Society/ Gwinnett History Center The Society maintains a genealogy and history library in the courthouse. 185 Crogan St. Lawrenceville, GA 30046 770-822-5174 Website: www.gwinnetths.org Gwinnett History Museum This building dates back to the 1850s. It features artifacts and exhibits about nineteenth-century Gwinnett. 455 Perry St. Lawrenceville, GA 30045 770-822-5178 Website: www.gogwinnett.com Jacquelin Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts This center houses art galleries and the Children's Art Museum. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Bldg. 300 Duluth, GA 30097 770-623-6002 Website: www.hudgenscenter.org


Lake Lanier Islands Beach and Waterpark Wave pool, water slides, beach volleyball, and other fun activities. 6950 Holiday Rd. Buford, GA 30518 770-945-8787 Website: www.lakelanierislands.com Lander-Cain House and Sweetwater Cemetery Visit the birthplace of Confederate soldier and author Eli Pinson Landers. 1000 Pleasant Hill Rd. Duluth, GA 30096 770-441-1645 Website: www.gwinnetths.org Lanier Museum of Natural History See wildlife exhibits, a reptile collection, and a butterfly garden, all representing Georgia's natural environment. The museum also offers classes, programs, and field tours for children and adults. 2601 Buford Dam Rd. Buford, GA 30518 770-932-4460 Website: www.co.qwinnett.ga.us

Mall of Georgia This mall features a seven-story IMAX theater. Also here, enjoy "The Georgia Walk," five theme courtyards representing the state's geographic regions. Displays and murals bring Georgia's history and culture to life. 3333 Buford Dr. Buford, GA 30519 678-482-8788 Website: www.mallofgeorgia.com Mechanicsville School House This one-room school house dates back to circa 1911. At the time of this writing it is being restored by a historical society. 770-822-5174 Plantation Houses of Gwinnett – A Self-Guided Tour Visit the website or call for more information. 770-822-5174 Website: www.gwinnetths.org/Tour/tour.htm

Southeastern Railway Museum See 80 pieces of retired railway equipment, President Harding's private car, and take a short train ride. 3595 Peachtree Rd. Duluth, GA 30096 770-476-2013 Vines Botanical Gardens and Manor House Twenty-three beautifully landscaped acres which include a garden railroad. 3500 Oak Grove Rd. Loganville, GA 30052 770-466-7532 Website: www.vinesbotabicalgardens.com Yellow River Game Ranch See white-tailed deer, Georgia black bears, buffalo and other animals as you walk along the trail through this 24-acre game reserve. 4525 Hwy. 78 Lilburn, GA 30047 770-972-6643, 877-972-6643 Website: www.yellowrivergameranch.com

Habersham County - Clarkesville Habersham County, created in 1818, was named for Joseph Habersham of Savannah. Habersham served as U.S. Postmaster General from 1795 to 1801. Habersham built a summer home near present-day Clarkesville. For Baldwin sites, see Banks County

Visitor Information Habersham County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 366 668 Clarkesville St. Cornelia, GA 30531 706-778-4654 Website: www.seehabersham.com Habersham County Welcome Center Walking Tour of Historic Homes and Places P.O. Box 173 458 Jefferson St. Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-754-2296 Website: www.seehabersham.com

Sites Apple Monument This monument is dedicated to the apple growers of North Georgia. Free Admission. 102 Grant Place Cornelia, GA 30531 706-778-8585 Website: www.seehabersham.com Burton Emporium and Gallery See fine art, folk art, pottery, and paintings by local and regional artists. 295 Cherokee Ridge Dr. Clarkesville, GA 30523 709-947-3032 Website: www.helenga.org

Fern Springs Recreation Area Enjoy picnicking and hiking. Dicks Hill Pkwy. Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-754-6221 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf


Grace Calvary Episcopal Church Free tours are available by appointment of this building which was constructed between 1839 and 1842. The original hand-blown glass windows are still here. Corner of Wilson and Green Sts. Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-754-2451 Hartford House Watch craftsmen at work on their handcrafted furniture, gifts, and accessories. Hwy. 365 South of Cornelia, GA 706-778-3449 Jaemor Farms This farm offers fresh produce, fresh-baked goods, as well as furniture, arts, and crafts. 5340 Cornelia Hwy. Alto, GA 30510 770-869-3999 Lake Burton Trout Hatchery 3695 GA Hwy. 197 N. Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-947-3112 Lake Burton Wildlife Management Area Enjoy hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and picnicking. The Appalachian Trail forms the western boundary of the area. GA Hwy. 197 N. Clarkesville, GA 30523 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild

Lake Russell Recreation Area Enjoy picnicking, hiking, camping, swimming, fishing, and boating. Free Admission. Forest Service Rd. 59 (304 Lake Russell Rd.) Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-754-6221 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area Enjoy trails, camping, fishing, bird watching, and hunting. Cornelia, GA 30531 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild Loudermilk Boarding House Museum This museum, housed in a 1908 building, includes the history of Cornelia. Also here is featured here is Joni Mabe's Traveling Panoramic Encyclopedia of Everything Elvis which is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. 271 Foreacre St. Cornelia, GA 30531 706-778-2001 Website: www.jonimabe.com Mark of the Potter This shop of gifts and crafts made by local artists is located in the converted Granda Watts' Grist Mill on the Soque River. The mill building has been restored and a porch added from which visitors can see and feed the mountain trout in their natural habitat. GA Hwy. 197 Rt. 3 Box 3164 Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-947-3440

Mauldin House See exhibits pertaining to family and local history. See antique clothing and hats in the old millinery shop and an original one-room log cabin. 458 Jefferson St. Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-754-2296 Website: www.seehabersham.com Moccasin Creek State Park Enjoy a variety of outdoor fun including camping, fishing, canoeing, and more! 3655 GA Hwy. 197 N. Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-947-3194 Website: www.gastateparks.org Panther Creek Falls and Panther Creek Recreation Area Hike the trail to three waterfalls. Old U.S. Hwy. 441 N. Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-745-6221 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Sunburst Stables Take a trail ride or private lessons through trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest. 3181 GA Hwy. 255 Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-947-7433 Website: www.webicity.com/sunburst A World of Dreams Museum See a variety of personal treasures such as some of Mel Fisher's gold, Olympic items, coins from around the world, dolls, cars, and more. 4000 GA Hwy. 17 Clarkesville, GA 30523 706-754-0174


Hall County - Gainesville Hall County was created in 1817. It was named for Lyman Hall of Georgia, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. For Lula sights, see Banks County

Visitor Information Gainesville-Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 2995 117 Jesse Jewell Pkwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-5209, 888-536-0005 Website: www.gainesvillehallcvb.org Greater Hall Chamber and Gainesville Welcome Center Self-Guided Driving Tour Maps Longstreet Self-Guided Tour P.O. Box 374 230 E. Butler Pkwy. Gainesville, GA 30503 770-532-6206 Website: www.ghcc.com Northeast Georgia Tourist Center I-985 N. Flowery Branch, GA 30542 770-965-9272 Website: www.greaterhallchamber.com

Sites Alta Vista Cemetery and Longstreet Gravesite Buried here are two former Georgia governors and General James Longstreet. Jesse Jewell Pkwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-5209 Atlanta Falcons Headquarters and Training Facility See a display on the history of this football team and watch their practices. 4400 Falcon Pkwy. Flowery Branch, GA 30542 888-333-4406 Website: www.atlantafalcons.com

Bete Todd Wages and Princess Lucie Shirazi Vintage Clothing Collections See a collection of apparel from the early 1880s to the 1960s. Brenau University One Centennial Cir. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-534-6169 800-252-5119 Website: www.breanau.edu Beulah Rucker Museum This museum covers the period of history from post-Civil War to the present. It contains furnishings, artifacts, and pictures. 2100 Athens Hwy. Gainesville, GA 30507 770-532-2000 Website: www.gainesvillehallcvb.org Brenau University Permanent Art Collection See over 800 works of art scattered throughout the campus. The Simmons Visual Arts Center at Brenau University offers exhibitions by internationally known artists. Brenau University One Centennial Cir. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-534-6263 Website: www.brenau.edu

Buford Dam This dam holds back the waters of Lake Lanier. Gainesville, GA 770-945-9531 Carousel at Colonial Lakeshore Mall An 18-foot imported Venetian carousel. 150 Pearl Nix Pkwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-535-8877 Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest The Appalachian Trail begins in this beautiful park. 1755 Cleveland Hwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-297-3000 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Chief Whitepath's Cabin Georgia Mountains History Museum See the restored cabin of a Cherokee chief who was a leader at the time of the Trail of Tears. See artifacts of the Cherokee and other early Americans of the area. See more exhibits in the museum, which is housed in Gainesville's oldest building, 331 Green St. S.E. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-718-5316, 770-536-0889 Clarks Bridge Park and Olympic Venue Take part in events, programs, and activities on this site which hosted the rowing, sprint canoe, and kayak events of the 1996 Olympic games. 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd. Gainesville, GA 30506 770-287-7888, Website: www.lckc.org (canoe/kayak) 770-287-0077, Website: www.llrc.ws (rowing)


Confederate Statue This statue made of bronze and white Georgia marble was erected in 1909. Gainesville Square Gainesville, GA Elachee Nature Science Center Take part in environmental education programs. The center also offers exhibits, a live animal display, native plant garden, and hiking trails. 2125 Elachee Dr. Gainesville, GA 30504 770-535-1976 Website: www.elachee.org Flowery Branch Depot This depot, over 100 years old, is now a community center and museum. Flowery Branch, GA 30542 770-967-6370 Website: www.cityofflowerybranch.org Gainesville Ballet Company Gainesville, GA 770-532-4241 Historic Hall County Courthouse Built in 1917. Free Admission. Jesse Jewell Pkwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-5209 Lake Lanier Islands Beach, waterpark, boat rentals, lodging, and more. 7000 Holiday Rd. Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518 770-932-7200, 800-840-LAKE Website: www.lakelanierislands.com

Lake Lanier Lodges-Log Cabins and Boat Rentals 6598 Lights Ferry Rd. Flowery Branch, GA 30542 770-967-1804, 888-972-6300 Website: www.lakelanierlodges.com Montara Farm Enjoy horseback riding through 400 acres of mountain-view trails, woodlands, wildflower meadows, cornfields, and orchards. 6749 Stringer Rd. Clermont, GA 30527 770-983-0503 Website: www.montarafarm.com Poultry Park A statue which stands in this park pays tribute to the poultry industry of Gainesville, which has given Gainesville the title of Poultry Capital of the World. Jesse Jewell Pkwy. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-5209 River Forks Park Enjoy fishing, hiking, a swimming beach, and more. 3500 Keith Bridge Rd. Gainesville, GA 30504 770-531-3952 Website: www.hallcounty.org/parks.asp Riverside Military Academy This academy began as a private preparatory school for young men in 1907. Today the academy features military parades every Sunday from October through May. 1941 Riverside Dr. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-532-7466

Scale Model/Walking Tour of Our Solar System See for yourself how much bigger the sun is than the earth. This scale model/walking tour begins at the sun on the Gainesville square. The tour is 1.8 miles and ends with Pluto on Lake Lanier. P.O. Box 5103 Gainesville, GA 30504 Website: northgeorgiaastronomers. org/scalemodel Smithgall Arts Center Visit the gallery in this restored train depot. 331 Spring St. S.W. Gainesville, GA 30503-1632 770-534-2787, 866-452-3979 Website: www.theartscouncil.net Steam Locomotive See the Gainesville and Midland 209 on display here. 311 Green St. S.E. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-0889 Website: gamountainstripod.com Quinlan Visual Arts Offering traveling exhibits. 514 Green St. Gainesville, GA 30501 770-536-2575

Hancock County - Sparta Hancock County was established in 1793. It was named for John Hancock.

Visitor Information Hancock County Chamber of Commerce 706-444-7462

Sites Glen Mary Plantation This Greek Revival cottage from the mid-1800s features cranberry glass and antebellum columns. Linton Rd. Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-8134

Hancock County Courthouse This structure was built in the 1880s. 601 Broad St. Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-5746, 706-444-7462


Lake Sinclair Enjoy the scenic beauty of this lake, a popular boating area. 706-485-8704, 888-472-5253 Shoulderbourne Plantation See original outbuildings in this authentic antebellum setting. Hwy. 16, seven miles west of Sparta Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-7462

Sparta-Hancock County Museum This museum features handmade quilts, woodcarvings, the works of local artists, and African American gifts. 325 E. Broad St. Sparta, GA 31087 706-444-7462 Website: www.historicspartahancock.org

Haralson County - Buchanan Haralson County was created in 1856. It was named for former Congressman and General Hugh A. Haralson.

Visitor Information Georgia Visitor Information Center-Tallapoosa I-20 Eastbound at the Georgia-Alabama line P.O. Box 595 Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-2621 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org Haralson County Chamber of Commerce 70 Hub Dr. Waco, GA 30182 770-537-5594 Website: www.haralson.org

Sites Bud Jones Taxidermy Museum See a display of North American, African, and other exotic animals. See the taxidermy process. 359 GA Hwy. 120 E. Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-7480 Website: www.budjonestaxidermy.com Evelyn Wade Recreation Park Features a lake and picnic and pavilion areas. 5760 E. GA Hwy. 120 Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-3081 Helton Howland Park See military vehicles and equipment on display at this park. Enjoy a beach area, lake, and more. Free Admission. U.S. Hwy. 78 E. Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-2345

Historic Haralson County Courthouse Housed in this 1892 courthouse are a museum and library. Free Admission. Courthouse Square Buchanan, GA 30113 770-646-3369 Peacock and Possum Tales Heritage Arts Center See the art work of local artists. Free Admission. 129 Heads Ave. Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-2367 Website: www.thepeacockgallery.com Veterans Memorial and Medal of Honor Park This park honors Haralson County veterans of all wars. Free Admission. GA Hwy. 100 at Taliaferro St. Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-2482 West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa Indian artifacts are among the items displayed here. 185 Mann St. Tallapoosa, GA 30176 770-574-3125


Harris County - Hamilton Harris County was established in 1827. It was named for lawyer and mayor Charles Harris of Savannah.

Visitor Information Georgia Visitor Information Center I-85 N./Georgia-Alabama Line West Point, GA 31833 706-645-3353 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org Harris County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 426 #3 State Farm Insurance Building GA Hwy. 27 Hamilton, GA 31811 706-628-4381, 800-381-4381 Website: www.harriscountychamber.org Pine Mountain Tourism Association and Welcome Center 101 Broad St. Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-663-4000, 800-441-3502 Website: www.pinemountain.org

Sites Big Bear Farm This facility served as a training site for the 1996 Olympic games. Equestrian shows are held here that are free and open to the public. Picnic pavilions, two lakes, and docks are also at this farm. 865 Butts Mill Rd. Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-663-4684 Blanton Creek Park A nature trail, camping, fishing, and more are offered at this park. Lick Skillet Rd. at Lake Harding Hamilton, GA 31811 706-643-7737, 888-GPC-LAKE Website: www.georgiapower.com/gpclake Butts Mill Farm Butts Mill welcomes visitors to come and experience a fully operational farm. Enjoy a petting

farm and horse or pony rides. P.O. Box 1600 2280 Butts Mill Rd. Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-663-7400 Website: www.buttsmillfarm.com Callaway Gardens These gardens feature the Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, the Day Butterfly Garden, the Sibley Horticultural Center, walking trails, a pioneer log cabin, a Birds of Prey show, and more. Special events and workshops are held throughout the year. U.S. Hwy. 18 and GA Hwy. 27 Pine Mountain, GA 31822 800-225-5292 Website: www.callawaygardens.com Chipley Historical Center In this history museum and archives center see photographs, documents, and artifacts relating to the history of the area. 146 McDougald Ave. Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-663-4044 Chuck-Bar Emu Ranch Take a tour of this working ranch with Australian emus. 15535 GA Hwy. 219 West Point, GA 31883 Fort Tyler Take a trail that leads to a small, earthen fort built during the Civil War and named for General Tyler of the Confederate army. 6th Ave. and 10th St. West Point, GA 31833 706-884-8671 Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Enjoy for yourself FDR's favorite picnic spot. Camping, cottages, hiking, and boating are among the outdoor activities offered here. 2970 GA Hwy. 190 Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-663-4858, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Harris County Courthouse Completed in 1908. U.S. Hwy. 27 Hamilton, GA 31811 Website: www.hwy27.com/harris.htm Roosevelt Riding Stables Enjoy horseback rides, wagon rides, and overnight excursions. 1063 Group Camp Rd. Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-628-7463, 877-696-4613 Website: www.rooseveltstables.com West Point Dam Visitors Center and Powerhouse Exhibits Lobby Learn the story of the West Point project and the history of the valley. Learn about the Corps of Engineers, electricity, and water power. U.S. Hwy. 29 West Point Lake West Point Lake Enjoy fishing, hunting, a beach, nature trails, and more. 500 Resource Management Dr. West Point, GA 31833 706-645-2937 Website: www.sam.usace.army.mil/ op/rec/westpt/ Wild Animal Safari Touch an American bison, a giraffe, a llama! Hundreds of exotic animals from around the world are at this 500-acre park. 1300 Oak Grove Rd. Pine Mountain, GA 31822 706-663-8744, 800-367-2751 Website: www.animalsafari.com


Hart County - Hartwell Hart County was established in 1853. It was named for Nancy Hart, a heroine of the Revolutionary War. It is the only county in the state named in honor of a woman. For Royston sites, see Franklin County

Visitor Information Hart County Chamber of Commerce Historic Hartwell's Self-Guided Walking Tour P.O. Box 793 31 E. Howell St. Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-8590 Website: www.hart-chamber.org

Sites The Arts Center See regional and national fine arts and crafts. 338 E. Howell St. Hartwell, GA 30643 706-377-2040 Bluegrass Express Come to this cotton warehouse and enjoy bluegrass music and a live radio show. 57 Depot St. Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-3551 Center of the World Monument This monument marks the location of the assembly ground of the Cherokee people. U.S. Hwy. 29 S. Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-8590 Hart County Community Theatre 83 Depot St. Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-5599 Hart County Historical Museum Learn about the history of Hart County. Free Admission. 31 E. Howell St. Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-6330

Hart County Wildlife Management Area Enjoy hunting, camping, and bird watching. Free Admission. GA Hwy. 77 Alt. E. Hartwell, GA 30643 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild Hart State Park Enjoy fishing, boating, hiking and biking trails, camping and cottages, and swimming. 330 Hart State Park Rd. Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-8756 Website: www.gastateparks.org Hartwell Lake-Dam and Power Plant Take a tour of the Hartwell Dam and Power Plant. A variety of outdoor activities is also available. Free Admission. U.S. Hwy. 129 N. Hartwell, GA 30643 706-376-4788, 888-893-0678 Website: www.sas.usace.army.mil/ lakes/hartwell

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Heard County - Franklin Heard County was created in 1830. Stephen Heard, for whom the county was named, was a hero of the American Revolution. Heard also served as president of Georgia's Executive Council, an early form of state government.

Visitor Information Heard County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 368 121 S. Courthouse Square Franklin, GA 30217 706-675-0560, 888-331-0560 Website: www.heardgeorgia.org

Sites Heard County Courthouse Built in 1964. Franklin, GA Heard County Historical Center and Museum This museum is housed in the former jail. Free Admission. 161 Shady St. Franklin, GA 30217 706-675-6507, 888-331-0560 Website: www.heardgeorgia.org

Henry County - McDonough Created in 1821, Henry County was named for American Revolutionary patriot Patrick Henry.

Visitor Information Henry County Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Welcome Center 1709 Hwy. 20 W. McDonough, GA 30253 770-957-5786, 888-436-7926 Website: www.henrycounty.com

Sites Atlanta Motor Speedway 1500 Tara Pl. Hampton, GA 30228 770-707-7904 Website: www.gospeedway.com Genealogical Society of Henry and Clayton Counties In this 1826 building, the Genealogical Society preserves historical information about Henry and Clayton Counties. 71 Macon St. McDonough, GA 30252 770-954-1456

H & H Orchards Pick your own peaches and pay per bucket. 100 Colvin Dr. Locust Grove, GA 30248 770-957-4912, 770-957-4330 Newman Wetlands Center See the educational exhibits, learn about wetlands, take a scenic hike. Special programs offered. Free Admission. 2755 Freeman Rd. Hampton, GA 30228 770-603-5606 Website: www.ccwa1.com Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center See rehabilitated and exotic animals such as bears, tigers, lions, monkeys, and more. 712 L. G. Griffin Rd. Locust Grove, GA 30248 770-957-0888 Website: www.noahs-ark.org

Panola Mountain State Conservation Park See rare plants on this 100-acre granite mountain. Visit the interpretive center with live exhibits. Enjoy the self-guided and ranger-led hikes and trails. Stockbridge, GA 770-389-7801 Website: www.gastateparks.org Shamrock-Blalock Recreation Area Have a picnic or go fishing at Shamrock Lake and Blalock Reservoir. Shamrock Rd. Hampton, GA 30228 770-473-4042


Houston County - Perry Houston County was created in 1821. It was named for John Houston who served as governor of Georgia.

Visitor Information Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Walking/Driving Tour of Perry 101 Gen. Courtney Hodges Blvd. Perry, GA 31069 478-988-8000 Website: www.perryga.com Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau 99 First St. Warner Robins, GA 31093 478-922-5100, 888-288-WRGA Website: www.warner-robins.org

Sites Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter This is the site for events such as the Georgia National Fair, concerts, rodeos, horse shows, sporting events, etc. 401 Larry Walker Pkwy. Perry, GA 31069 478-987-3247 Museum of Aviation Explore exhibits including those documenting military aircraft and campaigns. Inside the hanger, see restored aircraft and an interactive theater. The Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame is located in the museum. Free Admission. Hwy. 247 S. and Russell Pkwy. Warner Robins, GA 31099 478-926-6870, 478-926-4242, 888-807-3359 Website: www.museumofaviation.org

Sam Nunn Exhibit See memorabilia from Nunn's early childhood to his days as a U.S. Senator. 1100 Main St. Perry, GA 31069 478-988-6200

Irwin County - Ocilla Irwin County was created in 1818. It was named for former governor Jared Irwin. For Fitzgerald sites, see Ben Hill County

Visitor Information Ocilla-Irwin County Chamber of Commerce 110 E. Park Rd. Ocilla, GA 31774 229-468-9114

Sites Crystal Lake Enjoy camping, swimming, picnicking, and fishing at this spring-fed lake. Ocilla, GA Irwin County Courthouse This handsome structure was built in 1910. Ocilla, GA 31774 229-468-9441

Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site see Ben Hill County


Jackson County - Jefferson Jackson County, created in 1796, was named for James Jackson, a Revolutionary War general. Jackson served in both houses of the U.S. Congress but resigned as Senator to return to Georgia and fight against the Yazoo Land Fraud. Jackson served as governor and then again as a U.S. Senator.

Visitor Information Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1444 1655 S. Elm St. Commerce, GA 30529 706-335-1896 Website: www.jacksoncountyga.com

Sites Crawford W. Long Museum This medical museum features the belongings of Dr. Crawford W. Long and chronicles the discovery and use of anesthesia in the medical field. 28 College St. Jefferson, GA 30549 706-367-5307 Website: www.crawfordlong.org Hoschton Depot Visit this 1883 depot. Contact Hoschton City Hall 706-654-3034

Jackson County Courthouse This courthouse was constructed in 1879. Free Admission. Downtown on U.S. Hwy. 129 Jefferson, GA 30549 706-335-1896 Mayfield Dairy Farms Tour this milk production facility. 1160 Broadway Ave. Braselton, GA 30517 706-654-9180, 800-MAYFIELD Website: www.mayfielddairy.com Sheilds-Ethridge Heritage Farm This outdoor agricultural museum offers seminars and tours of its historic buildings which include a cotton gin, blacksmith shop, wheat house, gristmill, and schoolhouse. 2355 Ethridge Rd. Jefferson, GA 30549 706-367-2949 Website: www.shieldsethridgefarm.org

Jasper County - Monticello Jasper County was created in 1807. It was originally named Randolph County in honor of Virginia congressman John Randolph. When Randolph opposed the War of 1812, however, the county was renamed Jasper after Sergeant William Jasper who fought in the Revolutionary War and was mortally wounded during the siege of Savannah. In 1828, John Randolph was forgiven and a new county was named in his honor.

Visitor Information Monticello-Jasper County Chamber of Commerce Guide to Historic Monticello Washington St. on the square, City Government Center Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-8994 Website: www.monticelloga.org Monticello Crossroads Trailhead and Visitors Center 123 W. Washington Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-8834

Sites Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Explore 6,000 acres of wildlife with hiking, fishing, camping, bird watching, hunting, and an educational center. Free Admission. 543 Elliott Tr. Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-8994, 706-468-8834 Historic Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1908. Free Admission. Downtown Square Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-8994


Jasper Lake This lake offers swimming, boating, fishing, and water recreation. Free Admission. Hwys. 16 and 212 Monticello, GA 30233 706-468-8994 Website: www.monticelloga.org Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway Lorenzo Dow, a well-known traveling preacher of the 1800s, preached here. At the beginning of the Monticello Crossroads Georgia

Scenic Byway stands Dow's Pulpit shaped from a rock. At GA Hwys. 11 and 83 Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-8834 Website: www.monticelloga.org Oconee National Forest Enjoy hiking, camping, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. Monticello, GA 31064 706-485-7110 Website: www.monticelloga.org

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Special programs, tours, and other educational opportunities are offered at this refuge. 718 Round Oak/Juliette Rd. Round Oak, GA 31038 478-986-5441 Website: piedmont.fws.gov Seven Islands Trail This Indian trail, which dates back to 1670, later became a stagecoach route. Monticello, GA 31064 706-468-8834 Website: www.monticelloga.org

Jeff Davis County - Hazlehurst Jeff Davis County was created in 1905. It was named for the former president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis.

Visitor Information Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Board of Tourism 95 E. Jarman St. Hazlehurst, GA 31539 912-375-4543 Website: www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com

Sites Altamaha and Ocmulgee River Excursions Take a boat trip and enjoy bird watching and wildlife viewing. 95 E. Jarman St. Hazlehurst, GA 31539 912-375-4543 Website: www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area Enjoy the beauty of these 14,000 acres. The area offers hunting, fishing, birding, and camping. U.S. Hwy. 221 N. Hazlehurst, GA 31539 912-375-4543 Frogbottom Gristmill Watch two large stones, powered by a old John Deere engine, grind corn into cornmeal and grits. 65 Luther Turner Rd. Hazlehurst, GA 31539 912-375-4073 Hazlehurst Historical Museum Experience the history of rural Georgia through the artifacts and antiques housed here. 61 E. Coffee St. Hazlehurst, GA 31539 912-379-1887

Old Red Barn Gift Shop and Blue Goose Antiques This shopping and entertainment area is housed in a 50-year-old barn. Enjoying seeing and petting the animals in the barnyard. Free Admission. 566 Bell Telephone Rd. Hazlehurst, GA 31539 912-375-4641 Sweet Carrot Tours Watch as carrots are harvested. Available February-March by appointment. Cotton Pickin' Tours are also available October-November. Visit the website below. Website: www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com/ Three Rivers Expeditions Take a trip down the Altamaha, the largest river on the eastern seaboard that remains undammed. 13 Victor St. Hazlehurst, GA 31539 912-379-1371 Website: www.3riverexp.com


Jefferson County - Louisville Jefferson County, created in 1796, was named for President Thomas Jefferson.

Visitor Information Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 630 302 E. Broad St. Louisville, GA 30434 478-625-8134 Website: www.jeffersoncounty.org

Sites The Gourd Farm Take a tour of this farm which produces syrups and a variety of gourds. 1089 Hoyt Braswell Rd. Wrens, GA 30833 706-547-6784 Jefferson County Courthouse This courthouse stands on the site of Georgia's first state capitol. 202 E. Broad St. Louisville, GA 30434 478-625-7922, 478-625-8134 Ogeechee Crossing Park See the location of General Sherman's troops on their March to the Sea. Ogeechee River canoeing also available. GA Hwy. 24 Louisville, GA 30434 478-625-8134 Old Market House This 1758 structure now serves as Louisville's welcome center. The French bell dates back to 1772. Center of Broad St. Louisville, GA 30434 478-625-8134 Website: www.jeffersoncounty.org

Old Savannah Road This road served as a pioneer route from Savannah to the western frontier. It is believed that General Oglethorpe traveled this route in 1739. Four miles south of Wadely on west side of U.S. Hwy 1 Old Town Plantation This historical marker designates the site of a plantation whose history dates back to the early 1700s. Seven miles south of Louisville, GA on GA Hwy. 17 Revolutionary Cemetery Many Revolutionary War soldiers are buried here. GA Hwy. 24 E. Louisville, GA 30434 478-625-8134 Website: www.jeffersoncounty.org


Jenkins County - Millen Jenkins County was created in 1905. It was named for Charles Jenkins, governor of Georgia from 1865 to 1868.

Visitor Information Jenkins Chamber of Commerce 548 Cotton Ave. Millen, GA 30442 478-982-5595 E-mail: [email protected]

Sites Bo Ginn Aquarium and Aquatic Educational Center 26 aquarium tanks display fish, turtles, and reptiles. 1061 Hatchery Rd. Millen, GA 30442 478-982-4168

Jenkins County Courthouse Atop this 1910 courthouse stands a statue of justice. Millen, GA 30442 478-982-5595 Magnolia Springs State Park Enjoy crystal-clear springs, a scenic boardwalk, camping, hiking, biking, boating, and more including a freshwater aquarium. Among the animals that dwell here are alligators, turtles, and herons. 1053 Magnolia Springs Dr. Millen, GA 30442 478-982-1660, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Johnson County - Wrightsville Johnson County was created in 1858. It was named for Herschel Johnson, former governor of Georgia.

Visitor Information Johnson County Chamber of Commerce Historic Walking Tour maps available. P.O. Box 94 Wrightsville, GA 31096 478-864-7200 Website: www.wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com or www.thejonhsonjournal.com/coc/

Sites Johnson County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1895. It was the first Georgia courthouse designed by James W. Golucke, who later designed twenty-five more. The clock tower you see today replaced the original in 1938. Wrightsville, GA 31096 478-864-7200 Kite Museum This museum displays the history of the area. The museum is housed in a 1900 buildding, formerly the Masonic Lodge. Kite, GA

Train Depot This 1900 depot now houses the Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center. P.O. Box 94 Wrightsville, GA 31096 478-864-7200 Website: www.thejonhsonjournal.com/coc/


Jones County - Gray

Jones County was established in 1807. It was named for U.S. Representative James Jones.

Visitor Information Jones County/Gray Chamber of Commerce Visit Old Clinton brochures are available which point out historic buildings in the town. P.O. Box 686 161 W. Clinton St. Gray, GA 31032 478-986-1123 Website: www.jonescounty.org

Sites Hitchiti and Brender Forests Explore the area along the Ocmulgee River that was once inhabited by the Hitchiti Indians. Jarrell Plantation Rd. 912-986-1964, 912-986-3914 Jones County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1905 and restored in 1992. Relax in the park adjacent to the courthouse. Free Admission. 110 S. Jefferson St. Gray, GA 31032 478-986-1123 Website: www.jonescounty.org

Old Clinton Roadside Park Learn the history of this area as you read the historical markers in this park. Have a picnic and enjoy the scenery. U.S. Hwy 129 Clinton, GA 31032 478-986-3384

Lamar County - Barnesville

Lamar County, established in 1920, was the 160th county established in Georgia. A total of 161 have been created, but after Milton and Campbell counties merged with Fulton, 159 remain. Lamar County was named for Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar. Lamar served as U.S. Senator from Mississippi. He also served under President Cleveland as the Secretary of Interior. He became a U.S. Supreme Court justice.

Visitor Information Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber of Commerce 100 Commerce Place Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-2732 Website: www.barnesville.org

Sites B. Lloyd's Pecans Come see world-famous pecan candy makers. The site was once the home of the Franklin Buggy Company. 100 Atlanta St. Hwy. 41 Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-0782, 800-322-NUTS Website: www.galaxymall.com/retail/ blloydpecans

Confederate Cemetery-Barnesville 1.5 miles east on Old Alabama Rd. Milner, GA 30257 770-358-2632 Lamar County Courthouse Built in 1931. 326 Thomas St. Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-5146 Old Jail Museum and Archives See memorabilia from the city's history as the Buggy Capital of the South in this museum, housed in the former jail. 326 Thomaston St. Barnesville, GA 30204 770-358-0150

Swint's Pecans and Candies Taste candies made the way candies were made years ago. Free Admission. Old Hwy. 41 Milner, GA 30257 770-358-2608


Lanier County - Lakeland Lanier County was created in 1920. It was named in honor of Sidney Lanier, a Georgia poet.

Sites Alapaha River This river is known as the cleanest river in Georgia. U.S. Hwy. 221 and GA Hwy. 37 Lakeland, GA 31635 229-482-9755 Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge Enjoy fishing, hunting, boating, observing the wildlife. U.S. Hwy. 221 Lakeland, GA 31635 229-482-9755 Website: www.laniercoga.com

Lanier County Courthouse Built in 1973. 100 Main St. Lakeland, GA 31635 229-482-2088 Milltown Murals These murals depict life in this town in 1925, the year the name was changed from Milltown to Lakeland. Free Admission. Main, Center, and Murell Sts. and Valdosta Hwy. Lakeland, GA 31635 229-482-9755 Website: www.laniercoga.com

Robert Simpson Nature Trail Free Admission. N. Temple St. Lakeland, GA 31635 229-482-9755

Laurens County - Dublin Laurens County was created in 1807. It was named for Colonel John Laurens, an aide to George Washington during the American Revolution. Laurens was killed in battle in 1782.

Visitor Information Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce/ Dublin Local Welcome Center Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Dublin, Georgia guide available P.O. Box 818 1200 Bellevue Ave. Dublin, GA 31021 478-272-5546 Website: www.dublin-georgia.com Dublin-Laurens Welcome Center Exit 51 off I-16 at Hwy. 441 102 Travel Blvd. Dublin, GA 31021 478-272-5766 Website: www.dublin-georgia.com

Sites Chappell's Mill This mill has been producing cornmeal since 1811. 10 Miles north of Dublin on Hwy. 441 Dublin Laurens Museum This former library, built in 1904, has been converted into a museum. Free admission. 311 Academy Ave. Dublin, GA 31021 478-272-9242 Laurens County Courthouse Built in 1962. P.O. Box 2011 Dublin, GA 31040 478-272-4755

Laurens County Historical Society Dublin, GA 478-272-9242 Theatre Dublin This theater, originally built as a movie theater in 1934, is now a center for performing arts. 314 Academy Ave. Dublin, GA 31040 478-272-5546


Lee County - Leesburg Lee County was created in 1825. According to most sources the county was named for Richard Henry Lee, a leader in the movement for independence among the American colonies. It is possible, though, that the county was named for Colonel Henry Lee, a hero of the American Revolution.

Visitor Information Lee County Chamber of Commerce Leesburg, GA 229-759-2422

Sites Chehaw Indian Monument This monument was dedicated in 1812 to the Indians killed at Chehaw Village in the early 1800s. New York Rd. Leesburg, GA 31763 229-759-2422 Lee County Courthouse This structure was completed in 1918. P.O. Box 889 Leesburg, GA 31763 229-759-6000

Liberty County - Hinesville Georgia adopted its first state constitution in 1777. With the adoption of that document, Liberty County was established. It was named to recognize the American colonies' independence from British rule.

Visitor Information Hinesville/Liberty County Chamber of Commerce 912-368-4445 Website: www.libertytrail.com Liberty County Chamber and Development Authority 500 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. Hinesville, GA 31313 912-368-3356, 888-384-9814 Website: www.libertycounty.org

Sites Cay Creek Wetland Interpretive Center See earthen dikes and irrigation channels which are the remnants of the area's rice culture. Enjoy the excellent wildlife viewing. 189 Charlie Butler Rd. Midway, GA 31320 912-368-3356, 912-884-3344 Website: www.libertytrail.com

Dorchester Academy National Historic Place Dorchester Academy was founded for freed slaves after the Civil War. It now serves as a community center and museum. Free Admission. 8787 Oglethorpe Hwy. Midway, GA 31320 912-884-2275 Website: www.dorchesteracademy.com Fort Morris Historic Site Visit the remains of this Revolutionary War fort which was captured by the British in 1779. It was used again during the War of 1812. Enjoy the museum, visitors center, nature trail, birdwatching, and more. 2559 Fort Morris Rd. Midway, GA 31320 912-884-5999, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Fort Stewart Military Museum Fort Stewart is the largest military post east of the Mississippi River and is home to the U.S.Army's Third Infantry Division. The museum displays the history of the fort from its origin in 1940 to the present. Free Admission. 2022 Frank Cochran Dr. Hinesville, GA 31314 912-767-7885 Website: www.stewart.army.mil LeConte Woodsman National Historic Place Louis LeConte's eighteenth century botanical gardens are today being re-created with antique plants. U.S. Hwy. 17 Midway, GA 31320 912-884-6500 Website: www.libertytrail.com Melon Bluff Nature and Heritage Center Enjoy hiking, biking, and kayaking. 2999 Islands Hwy. Midway, GA 31320 912-884-5779, 888-246-8188 Website: www.melonbluff.com


Midway Church The original building was built in 1756 but burned during the American Revolution. It was rebuilt in 1792. See giant live oaks draped with Spanish moss shading the hundreds of graves around the building. Among the graves are two Revolutionary War generals and Governor Nathan Brownson. Free Admission. U.S. Hwy. 17 and Martin Rd. Midway, GA 31320 912-884-5837 Website: www.libertytrail.com

Midway Museum See exhibits displaying documents and furnishings used in homes in coastal Georgia from Colonial days. U.S. Hwy. 17 P.O. Box 195 Midway, GA 31320 912-884-5837 Website: www.libertyconnection. com/midway/museum.html

Seabrook Village Learn about African-American life from 1865 to 1930 as you take a living history tour and see the Gibbons house, the Delegal Williams house, and the Seabrook school. Grind grits and corn meal yourself at the Ripley corn crib. 660 Trade Hill Rd. Midway, GA 31320 912-884-7008 Website: www.seabrookvillage.org

Lincoln County - Lincolnton Lincoln County, established in 1796, was named for General Benjamin Lincoln. After being over the Continental Army's southern department, Lincoln became President George Washington's first Secretary of War.

Visitor Information Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Brochure available with historic landmarks of Lincoln County P.O. Box 490 112 N. Washington St. Lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-7970 Website: www.lincolncountyga.org

Sites Amity Recreation Area Enjoy the outdoor activities that this park, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has to offer. 5870 Thomson Hwy. Lincolnton, GA 30817 800-533-3478 Website: www.usace.army.mil Busey Point Recreation Area Enjoy trails, camping, and observing wildlife. J. Strom Thurmond Lake located on the Georgia/ South Carolina state line Rt. 1, Box 12, Hwy. 221 Clarks Hill, SC 29821 800-533-3478, 864-333-1100 Website: www.sas.usace.army.mil Clarks Hill Lake This lake is the largest reservoir in the Southeast. U.S. Hwy. 378 E. Lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-7970 Website: www.lincolncountyga.org

Elijah Clark State Park Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities and see a log cabin museum with furnishings and tools built around 1780. Seven miles northeast of Lincolnton on U.S. Hwy. 378 706-359-3458 Website: www.gastateparks.org Graves Mountain Tour this location of multiple-twinned rutile crystals. U.S. Hwy. 378 Lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-3862, 706-359-1659 Lincoln County Courthouse Built in 1915. 210 Humphrey St. Lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-4444 Website: www.lincolncountyga.org Lincoln County Historical Park See a number of historic buildings including a smokehouse, sawmill, home, doctor's office and cotton gin. 147 Lumber St. Lincolnton, GA 30817 706-359-1031, 706-359-7970 Website: www.lincolncountyga.org


Long County - Ludowici Long County was created in 1920. It was named for Dr. Crawford Long who, in 1842, pioneered the practice of using anesthesia in surgery.

Sites Jones Creek Church Museum This small museum is housed in the slave gallery of a church building built in 1856. Hwy. 301 N. Ludowici, GA 31316 912-545-2437 Website: www.jesup.net/jonescreek

Long County Courthouse This structure was completed in 1926. P.O. Box 475 Ludowici, GA 31316 912-545-2143 Ludowici Well This was the source of the entire community's water up until the early 1900s. Main and Celedon Sts. Ludowici, GA 912-545-2143

Lowndes County - Valdosta Lowndes County was created in 1825. It was named in honor of William Lowndes of South Carolina, a lawyer, planter, U.S. Representative, and vice presidential candidate.

Visitor Information Georgia Visitor Information Center-Valdosta 5584 Mill Store Rd. Lake Park, GA 31636 229-559-5828 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org Hahira Chamber of Commerce Visit the restored caboose on Main St. 301 W. Main St. Hahira, GA 31632 229-794-2567 Website: www.hahira.ga.us Lake Park Area Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 278 Lake Park, GA 31636 229-559-5302 Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce 416 N. Ashley St. Valdosta, GA 31603 229-247-8100 Website: www.valdostachamber.com

Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority Historic Driving Tour brochure 1 Meeting Place Valdosta, GA 31601 229-245-0513, 800-569-TOUR Website: www.valdostatourism.com

Sites Barber-Pittman House This stylish house was built in 1915. Free Admission. 416 N. Ashley St. Valdosta, GA 31603 229-247-8100 Website: www.valdostachamber.com

Converse-Dalton-Ferrell House This 1902 home is available for tours. 229-244-2318 Crescent House This 1898 house features a circular veranda with 13 massive columns, each representing one of the 13 original colonies. On the grounds are a test garden, chapel, and octagonal school house. 904 N. Patterson Valdosta, GA 31604-2423 229-244-6747 Dosta Playhouse This 1941 theater is currently now the home of the Theatre Guild-Valdosta. Call for performance schedule. 122 N. Ashley St. Valdosta, GA 31601 Drexel Park Home to the annual Azalea Festival. Brookwood Dr. and Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31601 229-259-3507


Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area Visit this wetlands park and see a forested swamp second in size only to Okefenokee. Follow the trail through Blackgum Swamp or walk the boardwalk to Kinderlou Tower. Ten miles north of Valdosta on Hwy. 221 912-423-2988, 229-245-8160 Lake Park Area Historical Society Museum See artifacts dating back to the early 1800s. 300 Railroad Ave. South Lowndes County 912-559-5771 Langdale Park Enjoy nature walks, bird watching, and picnicking along the Withlacoochee River. U.S. 41 N., Exit 22 Valdosta, GA 31601 229-259-3507 Lowndes County Courthouse A Confederate memorial stands on the grounds of this 1905 structure. Central Ave. Valdosta, GA 31601

Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum See artifacts from families of Lowndes County. Free Admission. 305 W. Central Ave. Valdosta, GA 31601 229-247-4780 Website: www.valdostamuseum.org Lowndes/Valdosta Cultural Arts Center This center displays paintings, sculpture, and other forms of art. Free Admission. 1204 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31603 229-247-2787 Website: www.lvac.org Remerton Mill Village The shops, restaurants, and boutiques along these streets once housed the employees of Strickland Cotton Mill. Baytree Place and Plum St. Remerton, GA Sunset Hill Cemetery This burial ground dates back to the 1860s. N. Oak St. Valdosta, GA

Valdosta City Hall See turn-of-the-century photographs on display here. 229-259-3577 Valdosta State University Planetarium Free Admission. Located in Nevins Hall on the university campus Valdosta, GA 229-333-5980 Wild Adventures A theme park with rides and other attractions including an animal safari. 3766 Old Clyattville Rd. Valdosta, GA 31601 229-559-1330, 229-219-7080, 800-808-0872 Website: www.wildadventures.net

Lumpkin County - Dahlonega Lumpkin County was created in 1832. It was named for Wilson Lumpkin, governor of Georigia at the time. Lumpkin also served as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator. While serving each of his terms, Lumpkin was active in seeking the removal of the Cherokee people from Georgia.

Visitor Information Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber and Welcome Center 13 S. Park St. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-3711, 706-864-3513, 800-231-5543 Website: www.dahlonega.org

Sites Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area Enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, and bird watching. GA Hwy. 52 W. or GA Hwy. 60 N. Dahlonega, GA 30533 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild

Cane Creek Falls 865 Camp Glisson Rd. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-6181 Website: www.campglisson.org Chestatee Wildlife Management Area This area offers hunting, camping, hiking, and bird watching. Parts of the Appalachian Trail are included in the area. GA Hwy. 19 N. Dahlonega, GA 30533 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild

Chestatee Wildlife Preserve See 125 species from around the world. 469 Old Dahlonega Hwy. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-9411 Website: chestateewildlife.org


Consolidated Gold Mine Descend 250 feet into the ground and tour a real gold mine. 185 Consolidated Gold Mine Rd. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-8473 Website: www.consolidatedgoldmine.com Cooper Creek Scenic Area Enjoy hiking and fishing along beautiful Cooper Creek. Forest Service Rd. 4, off GA Hwy. 60 Twenty-five miles north of Dahlonega Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Crisson Gold Mine Pan for gold and grub for gems. 2736 Morrison Moore Pkwy. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-6363 Website: www.dahlonega.org Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site Learn the story of America's first gold rush. 1 Public Square Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-2257, 706-864-3711 Website: www.gastateparks.org Dahlonega Mountain Music and Medicine Show Held on the first Saturday of each month. These shows give an authentic look at life in the Appalachian Mountains. Shows are aired live on 104.3 FM. Contact one of the centers below for ticket prices. Folkways Center of the Georgia Mountains: 706-867-6710 Dahlonega Welcome Center: 706-864-3711 Website: www.folkwayscenter.org/medshow.html

Dockery Lake Recreation Area Hiking, camping and fishing are available here. Forest Service Rd. 654, off GA Hwy. 60 Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Folkways Center of the Georgia Mountains Dedicated to the preservation of the history and culture of the people of the mountains of North Georgia, this center provides a look at their art, music, crafts, dance, cooking, medicine, and folklore. Bluegrass and mountain music concerts are frequently offered. 303 S. Chestatee St. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-867-6710, 877-628-8674 Website: www.folkwayscenter.com George E. Coleman Planetarium School and special shows are available. Free Admission. Sunset Dr. Dahlonega, GA 30597 706-864-1471/1511 Website: www.galaxy.nge.peachnet.edu Holly Theatre Offering movies, theatrical productions, and special programs. 69 W. Main St. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-3759 Website: www.hollytheater.com Medicine Bow, Ltd. Offering workshops on Native American survival skills and nature classes. Please look at the website and learn about the beliefs of the director before taking part in an event. 104 Medicine Bow Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-5928 Website: www.medicinebow.net

Stories of the Mountains Learn about this area before the white men came. 13 S. Park St. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-864-9175 Website: www.dahlonega.org Sunny Farms North Take a horseback ride through pasture and mountain trails. 1332 Longbranch Rd. Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-867-9167 Water's Creek Recreation Area Enjoy fishing, camping, and picnicking. Free Admission. U.S. Hwy. 19 N. at Forest Service Rd. 34 Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Woody Gap Recreation Area See beautiful vistas of the Yahoola Valley. GA Hwy. 60, 14 miles north of Dahlonega Dahlonega, GA 30533 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf


McDuffie County - Thomson McDuffie County was established in 1870. It is named for George McDuffie, a South Carolina governor, Congressman, and U.S. Senator.

Visitor Information Thomson-McDuffie Tourism Convention and Visitors Bureau Located in front of the Thomson Depot, a granite structure built in 1860. 111 Railroad St. Thomson, GA 30824 706-597-1000 Website: www.thomson-mcduffie.org

Sites Clarks Hill Lake Wildlife Management Area This area covers 12,700 acres. 142 Bob Kirk Rd. N.W. Thomson, GA 30824 706-595-4222 Website: www.georgiawildlife.com Historic Wrightsboro Wrightsboro was a 1768 Quaker settlement, the only one in Georgia and the southern-most Quaker settlement in the country. All that remains of the settlement is the old Wrightsboro Church from c. 1810 and the cemetery. Wrightsboro Rd., off U.S. Hwy. 78 Thomson, GA 30824 706-597-1000 Website: www.thomson-mcduffie.org McDuffie Museum, Inc. Learn the history of the area. This museum is planned to open in 2004. 121 Main St. Thomson, GA 30824 706-595-4967, 706-595-7315

Pine Top Farm This equestrian center stabled horses that were sent to the U.S. for the 1996 Olympic games. 1393 Augusta Rd. Thomson, GA 30824 706-595-3792 Website: www.pinetopfarm.com The Rock House This stone house dates back to c. 1785. Rock House Rd. Thomson, GA 30824 706-597-1000 Website: www.thomson-mcduffie.org Women of the Sixties Monument This monument is dedicated to the women of the Confederacy. 111 Railroad St. Thomson, GA 30824 706-597-1000 Website: www.thomson-mcduffie.org

McIntosh County - Darien McIntosh County was created in 1793 and named for the McIntosh family, particularly Captain John McIntosh who led the settlement of Darien, and his son, General Lachlan McIntosh, a hero of the American Revolution.

Visitor Information McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce/Welcome Center Darien tour brochure P.O. Box 1497 104 First St. W. Darien, GA 31305 912-437-6684, 912-437-4192, 888-849-5448 Website: www.mcintoshcounty.com Sapelo Island Visitors Center 1 Landing Rd. Meridian, GA 31319 912-437-3224

Sites Ansley-Hodges M.A.R.S.H. Project and Nature Trail See a variety of birds including songbirds, shore birds, and wading birds, as well as other wildlife. Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area U.S. Hwy. 17 S. Darien, GA 31305 912-262-3173 Website: www.mcintoshcounty.com


Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge Half of this island, accessible only by boat, is a designated national wildlife refuge. Visitors can enjoy trails, beaches, fishing, wildlife viewing and birding. Blackbeard Island, GA 31305 912-652-4415 Website: www.savannah.fws.gov Butler's Island These old rice plantations are now home to alligators, deer, herons, egrets, and wading birds. Altamaha Waterfowl Management Area U.S. Hwy. 17 S. Darien, GA 31305 912-262-3173 Website: www.mcintoshcounty.com Darien United Methodist Church This church was established in 1843. Vernon Square Darien, GA 31305 912-437-4745 Darien Waterfront Park Offers public fishing docks, playground, biking paths, boardwalks, picnic area, and seafood markets. 105 Fort King George Dr. Darien, GA 31305 912-437-6684 Website: www.mcintoshcounty.com

Fort King George Historic Site This fort was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America during the 1700s. Explore cypress blockhouse, barracks, earthen fort, and the ruins of a sawmill. Visit the museum which covers subjects ranging from the Guale Indians to the Scottish settlements and Darien's seaport days. Fort King George Dr. Darien, GA 31305 912-437-4770, 800-864-7275 Website: www.darientel.net/~ftkgeo Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge Explore marshes and woods by trail or road. Creek fishing also available. Free Admission. Hwy. 17 and Harris Neck Rd. Eulonia, GA 31331 912-832-4608, 912-652-4415 Reynolds Mansion This mansion, built in the early 1800s, was modeled after Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. After the Civil War it became a cotton plantation. The mansion is available today for groups, organizations, workshops, etc. Sapelo Island, GA 31327 912-485-2299 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve Take a guided tour of this barrier island and see a working lighthouse, Reynolds Mansion, African-American Hog Hammock community, and UGA Marine Institute. Mansion and campground are available for overnight group stays (15-29 people) with prior arrangements. Sapelo Island Visitors Center 1 Landing Rd. Meridian, GA 31319 912-437-3224, 800-864-7275 Website: www.sapeloislandreserve.org Smallest Church in America This structure measures only 10 feet by 15 feet and seats twelve people. Free Admission. Hwy. 17 Eulonia, GA 31338 912-437-4192 St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church This church was begun by former slaves who built the building in 1876. Descendants of the founders meet here for worship. Vernon Square Darien, GA 31305 912-437-5660, 912-437-6684 Website: www.mcintoshcounty.com

Macon County - Oglethorpe Macon County was created in 1837. It was named for Nathaniel Macon, a politician from North Carolina.

Visitor Information City of Oglethorpe City Hall 115 Chatham St. Oglethorpe, GA 31068 478-472-6485 Macon County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center Macon County Historic Driving Tour; brochure of historic points of interests in Macon County. 109 N. Dooly St. Montezuma, GA 31063 478-472-2391 Website: www.maconcounty.org

Sites Kauffman's Strawberry and Farm Market A pick-your-own peach and strawberry farm run by a Mennonite family. 1305 Mennonite Church Rd. Montezuma, GA 31063 478-472-8833 Macon County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1894. P.O. Box 297 Oglethorpe, GA 31068 478-472-7021


Whitewater Creek Park Enjoy fishing and camping along this creek. Hwy 128 N. Oglethorpe, GA 31068 478-472-8171 Website: www.maconcountyga.org

Yoder's Deutsch Haus Offering Mennonite crafts, a restaurant, bakery, and gift shop. 5252 State Route 26 E. Montezuma, GA 31063 478-472-2024

Madison County - Danielsville Madison County was created in 1811. It was named for President James Madison who was in office at the time of the county's creation. For Royston sites, see Franklin County

Visitor Information Madison County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 381 Danielsville, GA 30633 706-795-3473

Sites Broad River Outpost Beginners can enjoy easy, Class II rapids. GA Hwy. 281, 7911 Wildcat Bridge Rd. Danielsville, GA 30633 706-795-3242 Website: www.gariver.com/bro.html

JC Ostrich Ranch Help with the activities at this working ostrich ranch. 1050 GA Hwy. 174 Danielsville, GA 30633 706-789-2915 Website: www.jcranch.com Madison County Courthouse This structure was built in 1901. Danielsville, GA 30633 706-795-3473 Website: www.madisoncountyga.org

Watson Mill Covered Bridge and Watson Mill Bridge State Park See two covered bridges and enjoy camping, trails, boating, and fishing. 650 Watson Mill Rd. Comer, GA 30629 706-783-5349 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Marion County - Buena Vista Marion County, established in 1827, was named for General Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War hero from South Carolina.

Visitor Information Marion County-Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce 113 Broad St. Buena Vista, GA 31803 229-649-2842, 800-647-2842

Sites Marion County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1850 of bricks made locally. Buena Vista, GA 31803

Old Marion County Courthouse This is the only wooden frame courthouse in Georgia still at its original location. It was constructed in 1848. Tazewell, GA Shiloh-Marion Baptist Church and Cemetery This church's history dates back to the early 1800s. It is included on the National Register of Historic Places. GA Hwy. 41 Buena Vista, GA


Meriwether County - Greenville Meriwether County was created in 1827. It was named for former Georgia Congressman David Meriwether.

Visitor Information Warm Springs Area Tourism Association and Welcome Center 1 Broad St. Warm Springs, GA 31830 706-655-3322, 800-337-1927 Website: www.warmspringsga.ws

Sites

Georgian Inn Bed and Breakfast Located in an early 1900s home. Tours available. 566 S. Talbotton/Hwy. Alt. 27 S. Greenville, GA 30222 706-672-1600 Website: www.georgianplace.com

Grand Wisteria Plantation Bed and Breakfast Inn Tours are available of this antebellum home. 15380 Roosevelt Hwy./Hwy. Alt. 27 Greenville, GA 30222 706-672-0072 Website: www.grandwisteria.com Little White House State Historic Site President Franklin D. Roosevelt had this house built in 1932. He died here in 1945 while posing for a portrait which is now on display in the house. A museum is also on site, as well as a video with historical footage and FDR's cars. 401 Little White House Rd. Warm Springs, GA 31830 706-655-5870, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org Meriwether County Courthouse Atop the copper dome of this 1904 courthouse stands a statue of justice holding her scales. Greenville, GA

Red Oak Covered Bridge This bridge was built by Horace King, a freed slave who became a master bridge builder and Alabama state legislator. GA Alt. Hwy. 85 and Covered Bridge Rd. Woodbury, GA 30293 706-655-3322, 800-FDR-1927 Website: www.warmspringsga.ws Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation See historic structures which Franklin D. Roosevelt had built for his fight against polio. 6135 Roosevelt Hwy. Warm Springs, GA 31830 706-655-5669 Website: www.rooseveltrehab.org Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center and Aquarium This compound includes a fish health center, fish technology center, and aquarium. 5308 Spring St. Warm Springs, GA 31830 706-655-3382, 800-344-WILD Website: www.fwf.gov

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Miller County - Colquitt Miller County, created in 1856, was named for Andrew Miller. Miller was a lawyer, politician, and president of the Medical College of Georgia.

Visitor Information Colquitt-Miller County Chamber of Commerce 166 S. First St. Colquitt, GA 31737 229-758-2400

Sites Cotton Hall See a production of Swamp Gravy, a play about Georgia folk life, in this restored cotton warehouse. 166 E. Main St. Colquitt, GA 31737 229-758-5450 Millennium Murals Town Square Colquitt, GA 31737 229-758-2400

Miller County Courthouse This, the county's fourth courthouse, was built in 1977. The previous three burned. Colquitt, GA Museum of Southern Culture This museum, housed in a Cotton Hall, a restored cotton warehouse, displays memorabilia spotlighting Southern culture, storytelling, and folk life. Free Admission. 166 E. Main St. Colquitt, GA 31737 229-758-6686, 229-758-2400 Tribute to the American Indian This monument, hewn from a 23 foot red oak tree, is the head of an Indian Brave made by Hungarian-born sculptor, Peter Toth. Hwy. 27 Colquitt, GA 31737 229-758-2400

Mitchell County - Camilla Mitchell County was established in 1857. General Henry Mitchell, for whom the county was named, was a hero of the American Revolution, a state militia officer, and president of the Georgia Senate from 1808 to 1809.

Visitor Information Camilla Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 226 124 E. Broad St. Camilla, GA 31730 229-336-5255 Website: www.camillageorgia.com, www.members.aol.com/ bacontongeorgia City Hall 128 W. Railroad Pelham, GA 31779 229-294-7900 Mitchell County Board of Commissioners 26 N. Court St. Camilla, GA 31730 229-336-2000 Website: www.mitchellcountyga.net Pelham Chamber of Commerce

Main St. Pelham, GA 31779 229-294-4924 Website: www.pelhamchamber.com

Sites Glass Gator Farm This working farm houses more that 15,000 alligators from babies just hatching to gators up to 13 feet. 6500 Martin Luther King Rd. Camilla, GA 31730 229-336-9325, 229-879-5430 Mitchell County Courthouse This courthouse was completed in 1904. P.O. Box 187 Camilla, GA 31730 229-336-1920


Monroe County - Forsyth Monroe County was formed in 1821. It was named for the United States President who was serving at the time, James Monroe.

Visitor Information Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce Walking Tour guide available. 267 Tift College Dr. P.O. Box 811 Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-9239 Website: www.forsyth-monroechamber.com

Sites Confederate Cemetery Forsyth Cemetery Newton Memorial Rd. Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-9239, 478-994-5070 Grave of William Culloden See the grave of the man who founded the city of Culloden. Located in cemetery behind the Methodist Church Culloden, GA 31016 478-994-5070 Historic Methodist Church Services are still held at this building once a month. GA Hwy. 83 Culloden, GA 31016 478-994-5070 Jarrell 1920 House An historic 1850s-style farmhouse is now a bed and breakfast. 715 Jarrell Plantation Rd. Juliette, GA 31046 478-986-3972, 800-574-5434, ext. 1920 Website: www.jarrellhouse.com

Jarrell Plantation Historic Site Experience 1800s farm life at this cotton plantation as you see a sawmill, cotton gin, gristmill, sugarcane press, barn, farm animals, a museum, and an 1847 farmhouse. 18 miles east of I-75, Exit 185 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd. Juliette, GA 31046 478-986-5172 Website: www.gastateparks.org Lake Juliette Enjoy the beauty of this 3,600-acre fishing lake. U.S. Hwy. 23 and GA Hwy. 87 Juliette, GA 31046 478-994-9239 Monroe County Museum and Genealogy Room Museum and store. Free Admission. Tift College Dr. Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-5070 Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area This wildlife area offers hunting and bird watching. GA Hwy. 18 Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-1438

Montgomery County - Mount Vernon Montgomery County was created in 1793. It was named for General Richard Montgomery who was mortally wounded in an early battle of the Revolutionary War. for Vidalia sites see Toombs County

Visitor Information Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and Development Authority 2805 E. 1st St. Vidalia, GA 30474 912-537-4466 Website: www.toombschamber.com

Sites Montgomery County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1907. Mount Vernon, GA 912-583-4676 Website: www.toombschamber.com


Morgan County - Madison Morgan County was created in 1807. General Daniel Morgan served in the Revolutionary War and as a Congressman from Virginia.

Visitor Information Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau and Local Welcome Center 115 E. Jefferson St. Madison, GA 30650 706-342-4454, 800-709-7406 Website: www.madisonga.org

Sites Bowl Springs Park Enjoy the paths, wildlife, and horticulture that this park has to offer. It was originally an Indian settlement. Free Admission. 156 Academy St. Madison, GA 30650 706-342-4454, 800-709-7406 Hard Labor Creek State Park This park offers boating, hiking, camping and cottages, picnicking, and golf. 2 miles north of Rutledge Rutledge, GA 30663 706-557-3001 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Heritage Hall, Morgan County Historical Society An 1830s house museum. 277 S. Main St. Madison, GA 30650 706-342-9627, 706-613-3623 Madison City Cemetery This cemetery dates back to the early 1800s and is the burial ground of many Confederate soldiers. Off Academy St. Madison, GA 30650 706-342-1251 Madison-Morgan Cultural Center See the exhibits and performances at this 1895 history museum. 434 S. Main St. Madison, GA 30650 706-342-4743 Website: www.morgan.public.lib. ga.us/ madmorg/

Morgan County African American Museum See antique furniture and artifacts housed in an 1890 structure. 156 Academy St. Madison, GA 30650 706-342-9191 Morgan County Courthouse 149 E. Jefferson St. Madison, GA 30650 706-342-4454 Website: www.madisonga.org Richter Cottage An early-1800s cottage on its original site. 490 Wellington St. Madison, GA 30650 706-342-0434 Rogers House Rogers House, built in 1809, now houses a museum. 179 E. Jefferson St. Madison, GA 30650 706-343-0190 Rose Cottage This 1890 house museum was once owned by a former slave. 179 E. Jefferson St. Madison, GA 30650 706-343-0190

Murray County - Chatsworth In 1832, Murray County was created. It was named for lawyer and politician Thomas W. Murray, who died the year the county was created.

Visitor Information Chatsworth Local Welcome Center; Chatsworth-Murray County Chamber of Commerce; Welcome Center 126 N. Third Ave. Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-6060, 800-969-9490 Website: www.alltel.net/~murraychamber

Sites Chatsworth Depot Built in the early 1900s. At the time of this writing, the Whitfield-Murray County Historical Society plans for the depot to one day house train memorabilia and a museum for the talc industry. Contact the historical society or call the number below for more information. 706-695-9808


Chatsworth-Murray County Library Available here are historic documents for genealogical research. 706 Old Dalton Ellijay Rd. Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-4200

Chief Vann House Historic Site This mansion was built in 1804 by Cherokee Chief James Vann. A museum is also available. 82 GA Hwy. 225 N. Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-2598 Website: www.gastateparks.org Cisco School This one-room school house was built in 1904. Some original furnishings, books, maps, and memorabilia are on display. U.S. 411 and GA 2 Cisco, GA Cohutta Springs Outdoor Ministries Take part in educational classes on subjects such as Native American lore, pioneer life, geology, gold panning, stargazing, and more. Rope courses, rock climbing, canoeing, and tennis are among the sports and outdoor activities offered. 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd. Crandall, GA 30711 706-695-9093, 800-940-6789 Website: www.cohuttasprings.com

Cohutta Wilderness Explore the wilderness on sixteen trails. Cohutta Ranger District, U.S. Forest Service 401 Old Ellijay Rd. Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-6736 Fort Mountain Stables Rental horses and instruction are offered here. Camping is also available. 548 Cliffmine Rd. Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-517-8555 Fort Mountain State Park This park was named for a 855-foot rock wall believed to have been built by Native Americans. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, camping and cottages, boating on the lake, swimming, equestrian trails and miniature golf. 181 Fort Mountain Park Rd. Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-2621 Website: www.gastateparks.org God's Acre This is believed to be the burial site of people who were sent by Chief James Vann in 1801 to educate the Cherokees. Chattsworth, GA 706-695-2598 Lake Conasauga Recreation Area and Lake Conasauga Songbird Management Area Enjoy a variety of outdoor activity at Lake Conasauga, the highest lake in Georgia. The area attracts many types of birds. 3941 U.S. Hwy. 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-6736 Website: www.fs.fed.us Murray County Courthouse Erected in 1816. P.O. Box 1129 Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-2413

Old Spring Place Methodist Church The original structure on this site was an Indian mission in the 1830s. That structure burned, but a new building was built on the same foundation around 1875. Today the building is owned by the Whitfield-Murray County Historical Society and houses memorabiblia from Spring Place and Murray County. Contact the historical society or call the number below for more information. Spring Place, GA 706-695-2740 Whitfield-Murray County Historical Society 715 Chattanooga Ave. Dalton, GA 30720 706-278-0217 Wright Hotel This hotel opened in 1909. The hotel became the property of the Whitfield-Murray County Historical Society in 1986. Today, visitors can see historic displays and memorabilia from the hotel's history. Among them, see the seven-foot bathtub in which Mr. Wright, founder of the hotel, was baptized. Contact the historical society or call the number below for more information. 201 E. Market St. Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-695-9808


Muscogee County - Columbus Muscogee County, created in 1825, was named for the Muskogee Indians also known as the Creek Indians.

Visitor Information Georgia Visitor Information Center 1751 Williams Rd. Columbus, GA 31904 706-649-7455 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Black Heritage Visitors Guide P.O. Box 2768 1000 Bay Ave. Columbus, GA 31902 706-322-1613, 800-999-1613 Website: www.columbusga.com/ccvb

Sites Coca-Cola Space Science Center Learn about space science and astronomy at this hands-on center. Explore the Challenger Learning Center, the Mead Observatory, and the Omnisphere Planetarium. 701 Front Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 706-649-1470 Website: www.ccssc.org Columbus Museum Visit this art museum with 15 permanent collections as well as traveling exhibits. Explore Transformations, a hands-on discovery gallery. 1251 Wynnton Rd. Columbus, GA 31906 706-649-0713 Website: www.columbusmuseum.com Columbus Museum Uptown This museum, an extension of the Columbus Museum, features exhibitions, lectures, demonstrations, and art instruction. The gallery features rotating exhibits of American contemporary art. 1004 Broadway Columbus, GA 31901 706-221-7580 Website: www.columbusmuseum.com

Columbus RedStixx Baseball Take a tour of this field, site of the 1996 Olympic softball games. Historic Golden Park 100 4th St. Columbus, GA 31901 706-571-8866 Columbus Riverwalk Take a stroll along the Chattahoochee River. Free Admission. 1000 Bay Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 706-322-1613 Website: www.columbusga.org Columbus South Commons This center hosts various sporting events, concerts, and other events. It is also home to the Chattahoochee Valley Sports Hall of Fame. 400 4th St. Columbus, GA 31902 706-653-4482 Website: www.columbusga.org Columbus Symphony Orchestra at RiverCenter The CSO began in 1855, the third symphony formed in the nation. 900 Broadway P.O. Box 2425 Columbus, GA 31901 706-323-5059, 888-332-5200 Website: www.csoga.org Heritage Park Learn about the industrial heritage of Columbus from 1850-1910. Plaques here identify various industries and businesses which contributed to the growth and development of Columbus. Seventh St. between Broadway and Front Ave. Columbus, GA Joseph House Gallery Cooperative See the work of regional artists on display in this 1842 house. 828 Broadway Columbus, GA 31901 706-321-8948

Lake Harding (Barlett's Ferry) and Lake Oliver Enjoy the great outdoors. Barlett's Ferry Land Management Office 1516 Barlett's Ferry Rd. Fortson, GA 31808 706-322-0228, 888-GPC-LAKE Blanton Creek Park: 706-643-7737 Liberty Theater Cultural Center This restored theater was built for black performers in 1924. Performances and concerts are held here throughout the year. 823 8th Ave. Columbus, GA 31901 706-653-7566 National Infantry Museum See weapons, uniforms, and medals of infantrymen dating back over 300 years. A gallery of military art is also housed here. Baltzell Ave. at Fort Benning, Bldg. 396 Fort Benning, GA 31905 706-545-2958 Muscogee County Courthouse This, the county's fourth courthouse, was built in 1970. It stands 14-stories high. Government Center Tenth St. Columbus, GA


Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center Take a trail through a wetland habitat. Visit the hands-on nature center and learn about the natural and cultural history of the region. Live and mounted animals are on display. 3535 S. Lumpkin Rd. Columbus, GA 31901 706-687-4090 Website: www.oxbow.colstate.edu Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum Learn about the events of the Civil War at sea. See the remains of two Civil War ships. Enter a full-sized, ironclad ship and experience a naval scene of the Civil War through a combat simulator. 1002 Victory Dr. Columbus, GA 31901 706-327-9798 Website: www.portcolumbus.org

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts 900 Broadway Columbus, GA 31901 706-653-7993 Website: www.riverarts.net Snyder Farms Stables Enjoy a guided horseback ride through wooded trails. 936 McCrary Rd. Fortson, GA 31808 706-324-4806

Springer Opera House Springer Opera House originally opened in 1871. Take a tour of the facility, still in operation, which includes a museum with antique items belonging to the opera house. 103 Tenth St. Columbus, GA 31901 706-327-3688, 888-332-5200 Website: www.springeroperahouse.org The Studio of Jill Chancey Philips Historic Columbus scenes are featured here. 1100 Broadway Columbus, GA 31901 706-321-0393

Newton County - Covington Newton County was established in 1821. It was named in honor of Sergeant John Newton, a hero of the American Revolution.

Visitor Information City of Oxford Historic Driving/Walking Tour 110 W. Clark St. Oxford, GA 30054 Covington-Newton County Convention and Visitors Bureau Historic Home Tours of Covington, Georgia 2101 Clark St. Covington, GA 30014 770-787-3868, 800-616-8626 Website: newtonchamber.com

Sites Factory Shoals Park Enjoy the beauty of the Alcovy River. Fishing and camping are available. Ten miles south of Covington 770-787-6309

Gaither Plantation This home was built in the 1850s. It offers educational events, tours, demonstrations, and Heritage Days. 270 Davis Ford Rd. Covington, GA 30014 770-784-2000, 770-784-2148 Website: www.co.newton.ga.us Georgia Wildlife Federation Enjoy nature trails, bird watching, classes, exhibits, and more. 11600 Hazelbrand Rd. Covington, GA 30014 770-787-7887 Oxford College A Confederate cemetery is located on this college campus. 100 Hamill St. Oxford, GA 30054 800-723-8328 Website: www.emory.edu/oxford

Turner Lake Complex Among other things, this complex offers nature trails and an outdoor learning center. 6185 Turner Lake Rd. Covington, GA 30014 770-786-4373 Website: www.newtonrecreation.com Yarborough Oak This white oak tree named "The Prince of the Forest" was deeded to itself in 1929. W. Clark St. Oxford, GA 30054 770-787-3868


Oconee County - Watkinsville Oconee County, established in 1875, was named after the Oconee River which forms part of the county's eastern boarder.

Visitor Information Eagle Tavern Welcome Center, Museum, and Gift Shop This structure was once a tavern and stagecoach stop. Main and Third Sts. Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-5197 Website: www.oconeecounty.com

Sites Akridge Cemetery U.S. Hwy. 441, one mile south of Bishop Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-5197 Antioch Christian Church This church was established in 1807. 1100 Antioch Church Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-6023 Elder's Mill Covered Bridge This bridge, which is still in use, was built in the 1860s. Elder's Mill Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-5197

Happy Valley Pottery See pottery making, glass blowing, and more. Free Admission. 1210 Carson Graves Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-5922 Haygood House and Chappelle Gallery This home was built around 1836. It is the home of Happy Valley Pottery. 25 S. Main St. Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-310-0985

Herman C. Michael Park This park offers sporting areas, a pond, picnic areas, and trails. Free Admission. GA Hwy. 53 and Elder Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-3965 Miller's Blueberries Pick your own blueberries. 1371 Union Church Rd. Watkinsville, GA 30677 706-769-6359 Oconee Cultural Arts Center This center, housed in a 1902 school building, offers changing exhibits, art festivals, drama, music, classes, and special events. 34 School St. Watkinsville, GA 30677 Piccadilly Farm This 2.5 acre specialty plant nursery offers a variety of plant life. 1971 Whippoorwill Rd. Bishop, GA 30621 706-769-6516 Thomas Orchards and Greenhouse Peaches, plums, nectarines, pecans, and other Georgia products are available here. 6091 Macon Hwy. Bishop, GA 30621 706-769-6472 Website: www.gfb.org

Oglethorpe County - Lexington Oglethorpe County, named for James Oglethorpe, was created in 1793.

Visitor Information Historic Oglethorpe County, Inc. P.O. Box 1793 Lexington, GA 30648

Oglethorpe County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 261 Lexington, GA 30648

Oglethorpe County Welcome Center P.O. Box 56 Crawford, GA 30630 706-743-3113


Sites Big Cloud Creek Covered Bridge In Watson Mill State Park, see Madison County Lexington, GA Oglethorpe County Courthouse This beautiful structure was built in 1887. P.O. Box 261 Lexington, GA 30648 706-743-5270

Shaking Rock Park See huge granite outcroppings in unusual shapes. See a beaver pond and enjoy nature trails. Shaking Rock Rd. Lexington, GA

Paulding County - Dallas Paulding County was created in 1832. It was named for John Paulding, a hero of the American Revolution.

Visitor Information Paulding County Chamber of Commerce Paulding County Driving Tour of Historic Markers 455 Jimmy Campbell Pkwy. Dallas, GA 30132 770-445-6016 Website: www.pauldingcountygeorgia.com

Sites Fine Arts Center See monthly special exhibits. P.O. Box 403 Dallas, GA 30132 770-443-1649 New Hope Church Monument This monument is located on the site of a crucial battle of the Civil War. GA Hwy. 381 Dallas, GA 30132 770-445-6016 Website: www.pauldingcountygeorgia.com Paulding County Courthouse This building was completed in 1892. 120 E. Memorial Dr. Dallas, GA 30132 770-443-7550

Paulding County Museum See memorabilia and records of events and learn the history of Paulding County. 295 Johnston St. at Herschel Jones Middle School Dallas, GA 30132 770-445-6016 Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site This well-preserved battlefield site, consisting of over 760 acres, includes earthworks and a museum. Hiking trails are also available. Tabor Chruch Rd. Dallas, GA 30132 770-443-7850 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Peach County - Fort Valley Peach County, established in 1924, was the last county created in Georgia. It was named for the peaches grown in the area.

Visitor Information Byron Convention and Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center 100 W. Heritage Blvd. Byron, GA 31008 478-956-2409, 888-686-3496 Website: www.byronga.com

Peach County Chamber of Commerce 201 Oakland Heights Pkwy. Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-3733, 478-827-1557 Website: www.peachcountyga.com

Sites Anderson House Museum Explore the late 1800s. Free Admission. 1005 State University Dr. Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-6445


Annabelle Lundy Fetterman Porcelain Museum See the world's largest display of Boehm porcelain sculptures. 100 Massee Ln. Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-967-2358 Website: www.camellias-acs.com Big 6 Farm Enjoy a tour of a peach and pecan farm. 5575 Zenith Mill Rd. Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-7504 Website: www.pearsonfarm.com

Blue-Bird Company See where buses, school buses, and motor homes are manufactured. 400 N. Camellia Blvd. Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-822-2546 Website: www.blue-bird.com Byron Depot Visit this restored 1870 railroad depot which holds a pictorial history of the town, artifacts, and memorabilia. 101 E. Heritage St. Byron, GA 31008 888-686-3496, 478-956-2409 Website: www.byronga.com C. W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center This center offers changing art exhibits. 1005 State University Dr. Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-6478 Website: www.fvsu.com Generation Gap Come see a showroom of antique cars. The Generation Gap also houses an antique mall. 123 Peachtree Park Byron, GA 31008 478-956-2678 Website: www.thegenerationgap.com

Jail House Alley Art Center See the work of local artists. Annual show and sale held in the fall. Fort Valley, GA Jolly Nut Company This store offering gourmet gifts from Georgia has been open since 1925. P.O. Box 1255 100 Commercial St. Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-7733, 800-332-1505 Lane Packing Company Take a free tour of this peach packing facility which was founded in 1908. Hwy. 96 Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-825-3592, 800-277-3224 Website: www.lanepacking.com Massee Lane Gardens Enjoy the beauty of a camellia garden, a Japanese garden, and a rose garden, as well as other annuals and perennials. 100 Massee Ln. Fort Valley, GA 31030 478-967-2358 Website: www.camellias-acs.com

Pickens County - Jasper Pickens County, established in 1853, was named for General Andrew Pickens. Pickens became well-known after his victories over the British in South Carolina and Georgia during the American Revolution.

Visitor Information Pickens County Chamber of Commerce 500 Stegall Dr. Jasper, GA 30143 706-692-5600 Website: www.georgiamarble-mountain.org

Sites Artist-In-Residence See the work of Eino, a sculptor, and tour his studio. 25 Sable Ct. Jasper, GA 30143 770-735-7250

Historic Tate House Built in 1924, this Pink Etowah Marble mansion features Old World antiques and period furnishings. Hwy. 53 E. P.O. Box 33 Tate, GA 30177 770-735-3122 John's Mill Visit a water-run mill built circa 1900. See an old stone dam and log cabin. Open on weekends only. Hwy. 53 Hinton, GA


Kirby-Quinton Heritage Cabin This cabin was primarily constructed from the remains of an 1860s home. It is furnished with antiques. 141 N. Main St. Jasper, GA 30143 706-268-3129 Website: www.marblevalley.org

Marble Museum See examples of fine marble and learn about the history of marble mining in Pickens County. Pickens County Chamber of Commerce 500 Stegall Dr. Jasper, GA 30143 706-692-5600 Website: www.georgiamarble-mountain.org Marble School House Take a tour of the nation's only public school constructed of marble. This school is currently used for kindergarten through third grade. Free Admission. 5630 GA Hwy. 53 E. Tate, GA 30177 706-692-5600 Marble Quarry Tours Offered during the Marble Festival held the first weekend of October. Drive-by viewing year-round.

Oglethorpe Monument Dedicated in 1930 and refurbished in the 1990s. Across from the jail on Main St. Old Pickens County Jail This jail was in use from 1909 until 1982. The lower level served as the living quarters for the jailer and his family while the second story was for prisoners. 141 N. Main St. Jasper, GA 30143 706-268-3129 Website: www.marblevalley.org Sharptop Mountains Art Center Jasper, GA 30148 706-692-5600 Swan Center Monastery This center is home to more than 100 animals. Programs and activities are offered. 75 Swan Center Dr. Marble Hill, GA 30148 770-893-3525 Website: www.swancenter.org

Pierce County - Blackshear Pierce County was formed in 1857. It was named for President Franklin Pierce whose term in office had ended earlier that same year. for sites in Waycross, see Ware County

Visitor Information Pierce County Chamber of Commerce 200 Central Ave. Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-7044 Website: www.piercecounty.org

Sites Blackshear Civil War Prison An historical marker designates this site where thousands of Union prisoners were brought in 1864. Hwy. 203 N. Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-7044 Website: www.piercecounty.org Blackshear Military Road David Blackshear, for whom Blackshear is named, built a military road through town during the Creek

Indian Wars. See the monument to him on Main Street. Main St. Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-7044 Website: www.piercecounty.org

Pierce County Courthouse This structure was built in 1902. P.O. Box 679 Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-2022

Pierce County Heritage Museum and Depot This museum, located in a restored 1902 depot, displays exhibits about the Civil War and Pierce County. Also located here are the Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and a genealogical library. Free Admission. 200 S. Central Ave. Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-7044 Website: www.piercecounty.org Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery This building was built in the 1830s. Buried in the cemetery are veterans from the Revolutionary War up to the present. County Farm Rd. Blackshear, GA 31516 912-449-7044 Website: www.piercecounty.org


Pike County - Zebulon Pike County was created in 1822. General Zebulon Pike, for whom the county was named, was a western explorer killed during the War of 1812.

Visitor Information Pike County Chamber of Commerce 118 Concord St. Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-0616 Website: www.pikechamberofcommerce.com

Sites Gerald I. Lawhorn Canoe Base and Training Center This area offers a mountain bike trail, climbing trails, and hiking trails. Canoeing is not open to the public. Thunder Scout Reservation 1166 Dripping Rock Rd. Molena, GA 30258 706-646-2255 Website: www.thunderbsa.org Inn Scarlett's Footsteps See a large private collection of Gone With the Wind memorabilia. 40 Old Flat Shoals Rd. Concord, GA 30206 770-884-9012, 800-886-7355 Website: www.gwtw.com

Pike County Courthouse Built in 1895. P.O. Box 377 Zebulon, GA 30295 770-567-3216

Polk County - Cedartown In 1851, Polk County was created and named after former President James K. Polk who had died two years earlier.

Visitor Information Polk County Chamber of Commerce 512 Main St. Cedartown, GA 30125 770-749-1652, 800-226-2517 Website: polk.ofgeorgia.org Polk County Chamber of Commerce and Development Authority 604 Goodyear St. Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-8760

Sites The Art Center Offering theatrical performances, an art gallery, classes, workshops, and more. P.O. Box 902 118 Elm St. Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-5888, 770-684-5454

Big Spring Park and Water Plant Facility This is the South's second largest limestone spring. Water plant tours are available by appointment. Free Admission. 301 Wissahickon Ave. Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-1225

Cedartown Civic Auditorium The auditorium presents premium entertainment and sponsors a children's enrichment program. 205 East Ave. Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-4168, 800-830-8910 Website: www.ccauditorium.com Confederate Memorial This monument was erected in 1906 by the Daughters of the Confederacy to honor Confederate veterans. 100 Prior St. Cedartown, GA 30125 770-749-1652 Georgia's Oldest Soda Fountain Cedartown, GA 30125


Goodyear Mill Village Drive through this residential area with 180 homes built in the 1930s by Goodyear. Goodyear St. Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-8760 Hightower Falls Camping cabins and hiking trails are offered here. Open by appointment. 771 Hightower Falls Rd. Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-8588 Polk County Courthouse Built in 1951. Prior St. Cedartown, GA Polk County Courthouse #2 This 1935 building was originally city hall but is now used as an annex to the courthouse. 100 Prior St. Cedartown, GA 30125 770-749-1652

Polk County Historical Society Museum and Gardens Learn the history of Polk County at this museum housed in a 1924 building. 205 N. College St. Cedartown, GA 30125 770-749-0073 Rose Hill Cemetery and Gazebo Within this cemetery is a gazebo built in 1891. Elm St. Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-8760 The Round House This unique structure, currently a florist shop, was constructed in the early 1900s and is said to be the first house built of cement in the state. 438 Jones Ave. Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-8760

Sterling Holloway Marker This marker pays tribute to actor Sterling Holloway of Cedartown. Holloway was the voice of Disney's Winnie-the-Pooh. Corner of College St. and Sterling Holloway Place Cedartown, GA 30125 770-749-1652 St. James Episcopal Church Built in 1883, this is the oldest church building in Cedartown still in use. Cedartown, GA Van Wert Methodist Church Built in 1857. 604 Goodyear St. Rockmart, GA 30153 770-684-8760 West Cinema This movie theater was built in the Art Deco style in 1941 and has been maintained in its original design. 112 West Ave. Cedartown, GA 30125 770-748-3090

Pulaski County - Hawkinsville Pulaski County was created in 1808. It was named for Count Casimir Pulaski from Poland who fought with the Americans during the Revolutionary War.

Visitor Information Hawkinsville-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce 108 N. Lumpkin St. Hawkinsville, GA 31036 478-783-1717 Website: www.hawkinsville.org

Sites Gooseneck Farms A local pecan candy company. Hwy 129 S. Hawkinsville, GA 31036 478-783-1063 Website: www.gooseneckfarms.com Old Opera House Take a free tour of this opera house, featuring a hand-painted canvas stage curtain. The building was

completed in 1908. 100 N. Lumpkin St. Hawkinsville, GA 31036 478-783-1717, 478-783-1884 Website: www.hawkinsville.org Pulaski County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1874. The clock tower and portico were added in an 1897 remodeling. It was again renovated and altered in 1910 and again in 1936. The courthouse was restored in 2002. Hawkinsville, GA 478-783-1717 Website: www.hawkinsville.org Taylor Hall Drive by this home built in 1824 by Dr. R. N. Taylor with Creek Indian labor. The plantation home is known as the oldest in the county. Kibbee St. Hawkinsville, GA 31036 478-783-1717 Website: www.hawkinsville.org

Veterans Memorial Park Enjoy the views of Ocmulgee River from this park. Free Admission. Florida Ave. Hawkinsville, GA 31036 478-783-1717 Website: www.hawkinsville.org


Putnam County - Eatonton Putnam County was established in 1807. It was named for Israel Putnam, a Revolutionary War general.

Visitor Information Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce Alice Walker Driving Tour P.O. Box 4088 105 W. Sumter St. Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-7701 Website: www.eatonton.com

Sites Br'er Rabbit Statue This statue is a tribute to Joel Chandler Harris, writer and creator of the Uncle Remus Stories, who was born and raised in Eatonton. Courthouse Square Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-7701 Website: www.eatonton.com Lake Oconee Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-7701 Website: www.eatonton.com Lake Sinclair Enjoy scenic beauty and various outdoor activities. Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-7701 Website: www.eatonton.com Lawrence Shoals Recreation Area Enjoy camping, boating, and more on Lake Oconee. 125 Wallace Dam Rd., N.E. Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-8704 Website: www.eatonton.com

Oconee Springs Park This park offers camping and boating. 109 S. Springs Rd. Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-8423 Website: www.eatonton.com Putnam County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1905. It stands on one of the largest and most beautiful public squares in the state of Georgia. Eatonton, GA 706-485-7701 Website: www.eatonton.com Rock Eagle Effigy It is believed that Creek Indians built this effigy as a ceremonial meeting place. 350 Rock Eagle Rd., N.W. Eatonton, GA 31024 706-484-2831 Uncle Remus Museum John Chandler Harris and Uncle Remus memorabilia are housed in this museum created from two slave cabins. U.S. Hwy. 441 S. Eatonton, GA 31024 706-485-6856 Website: www.eatonton.com

Quitman County - Georgetown Quitman County was created in 1858. General John A. Quitman fought in the Mexican War and served as governor of Mississippi. He became popular in Georgia for his defense of states' rights. Quitman County was named in his honor five months after his death.

Sites Lake Walter F. George Enjoy outdoor activities on this 48,000 acre fresh water lake. 229-732-2683

Quitman County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1939. P.O. Box 114 Georgetown, GA 39854 229-334-0903


Rabun County - Clayton Rabun County was organized in 1819. It was named for William Rabun who had died two months earlier while serving as governor of Georgia.

Visitor Information Rabun County Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Welcome Center P.O. Box 750 232 U.S. Hwy. 441 N. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-4812 Website: www.gamountains.com/rabun

Sites Andy's Trout Farm, Cabins, and Campground Offering stocked fishing ponds and rental fishing equipment and cabins. Betty's Creek Rd. Dillard, GA 30537 706-746-2550 Website: www.andystroutfarm.com Becky Branch Falls 20-foot waterfall. Free Admission. Warwoman Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Black Rock Mountain State Park Hike along trails and enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camping, cottages, picnicking, and fishing are also available. Black Rock Mountain Pkwy. Mountain City, GA 30562 706-746-2141 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Coleman River Scenic Area Enjoy hiking alongside a stream. Forest Service Rd. 70 Clayton, GA 30525 770-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Dick's Creek Falls A 60-foot waterfall. Free Admission. Off Dick's Creek Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Dillard House Stables Enjoy farm, river, and trail rides. Children's ring rides and riding lessons are also available. Old Dillard Rd. Dillard, GA 30537 706-746-2038, 706-782-5630 (after hours) Website: www.dillardhousestables.com Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area Explore waterfalls and mountains. Free Admission. Forest Service Rd. 646 Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Foxfire Museum Learn about Appalachian life. Free Admission. 2839 U.S. Hwy. 441 S. Mountain City, GA 30562 706-746-5828 Website: www.foxfire.org Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts See artists demonstrate their work. Free Admission. 11785 U.S. Hwy. 441 N. Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 706-754-5989

Hambridge Center This center features historic buildings and an art gallery. Historic gristmill grinds on the first Saturday of each month. Free Admission. Betty's Creek Rd. Rabun Gap, GA 30568 706-746-7187, 706-746-5718 Website: www.hambridge.org Holcomb Creek Falls See the magnificence of a 150-foot waterfall. Ammons Creek Falls is also viewable here. Off Warwoman Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Lake Rabun-GA Power Enjoy a beach, fishing, boating, camping, and lodging. Lake Rabuun Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-4014 Website: www.southernco.com Lake Tugalo-GA Power Enjoy camping, fishing, and boating. Off U.S. Hwy. 441 N. Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 706-782-4014 Website: www.southernco.com Lake Seed – GA Power Enjoy a variety of outdoor activity. Off Lake Rabun Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-4014 Website: www.southernco.com Minnehaha Falls This waterfall is approximately 100 feet high. Off Bear Gap Rd. Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf


Nantahala Outdoor Center Enjoy white water through guide-assisted or rental trips. 851-A Chattooga Ridge Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 864-638-5980, 800-232-7238 Website: www.noc.com Popcorn Overlook Enjoy a picnic while viewing the beautiful mountains of West Clayton. U.S. Hwy. 76 W. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Rabun Beach Recreation Area Enjoy hiking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Lake Rabun Rd. S. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Sandy Bottom Recreation Area Camping, fishing, and rugged mountain scenery. Forest Service Rd. 70 Calyton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Sky Valley Georgia's only ski resort. Sky Valley, GA 706-746-5302 Website: www.skyvalley.com Southeastern Expeditions-Chattooga River Rafting Take a guided trip on the white water rapids. 7350 U.S. Hwy. 76 E. Clayton, GA 30525 404-329-0433, 800-868-7238 Website: www.southeasternexpeditions.com

Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area Enjoy hiking, wildlife viewing, and the magnificence of the mountains. Tullulah River Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Tallulah Falls Lake-GA Power A 63-acre Georgia Power reservoir dating back to 1912. U.S. Hwy. 441 S. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-40143 Website: www.southernco.com Tallulah Gallery See various forms of art displayed here from paintings and pottery to folk art and furniture. 500 Scenic Loop 15, Old U.S. Hwy. 441 Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 706-754-6020 Website: www.tallulahgallery.com Tallulah Gorge State Park Enjoy over 20 miles of hiking and biking trails, an interpretive center, swimming, fishing, and camping. 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr. Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 706-754-7970 Website: www.gastateparks.org Tallulah River Recreation Area Explore this rugged scenery. Forest Service Rd. 70 Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Tate Branch Recreation Area Enjoy fishing and camping in a remote mountain setting. Forest Service Rd. 70 Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf

Tut's Game Preserve This preserve offers pony rides, hiking trails, stocked fishing streams, and exotic animals. Tut's Mountain U.S. Hwy. 441 S. and Seed Tick Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-6218, 800-621-1768 Website: www.tutsmountain.com Warwoman Dell Recreation Area This area is abundant with wildflowers. Enjoy Bartram Trail first blazed by William Bartram over 200 years ago. Warwoman Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Warwoman Wildlife Management Area See Georgia's second-highest mountain and enjoy camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and more. Warwoman Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild Wildcat Express Tour the Southern Appalachian Rainforest about the Wildcat Express. Betty's Creek Rd. Dillard, GA 30537 800-238-7230 Website: www.thewildcatexpress.com Wildwater Ltd. Rafting Off Hwy. 76 Clayton, GA 30525 864-647-9487, 800-451-9972 Website: www.wildwaterrafting.com Willis Knob Recreation Area Enjoy horseback riding, camping, fishing, and hiking. Willis Knob Rd. Clayton, GA 30525 706-782-3320 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf


Randolph County - Cuthbert Randolph County was created in 1828. It was named for John Randolph, congressman from Virginia. This was the second county named for John Randolph. After a first county was named in his honor, Randolph became unpopular in Georgia because of his opposition to the War of 1812. That county became Jasper County. By 1828, however, Randolph's reputation had been restored and a new county was named in his honor.

Visitor Information City of Cuthbert Court St. P.O. Box 100 Cuthbert, GA 31740 229-732-3161 City of Shellman P.O. Box 60 Shellman, GA 31786 229-679-5306 Southwest Georgia Chamber of Commerce 201 N. Lumpkin St. Cuthbert, GA 31740 229-732-2683 Website: www.swgeorgiachamber.com

Sites Andrew College Andrew College began as a college for women in 1854. It was closed for three years during the Civil War and the site was used as a Confederate hospital. The original buildings burned in 1892, but they were rebuilt. The college became coeducational in 1956. 413 College St. Cuthbert, GA 39840 229-732-2171, 800-664-9250 Website: www.andrewcollege.edu Fletcher Henderson House An historical marker designates this private residence which was once the home of jazz musician Fletcher Henderson. The house was built in 1888. Andrew St. Cuthbert, GA

Randolph County Courthouse This courthouse was constructed in 1887. It was built in the Queen Anne style. Cuthbert, GA

Richmond County - Augusta Richmond County was established in 1777 with the adoption of the state's first constitution. The land originally belonged to the Creek Indians and was ceded to the English in 1733. The county was named for the Duke of Richmond, Charles Lenox, who was a sympathizer of the rights of American colonies.

Visitor Information Augusta Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 1331 1450 Greene St., Ste. 110 Augusta, GA 30903 706-823-6600, 800-726-0243 Website: www.augustaga.org Georgia Visitor Information Center P.O. Box 211090 Martinez, GA 30917-1090 706-737-1446 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org

Sites Appleby House/ Appleby Branch Library This pre-Civil War home now houses a public library. 2260 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904 706-736-6244 Website: www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us Artists' Row See over two dozen art galleries, studios, and shops. Enjoy demonstrations and entertainment one evening each month. 1000 block of Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-823-6600

Augusta Canal Interpretive Center Learn the story of the Augusta Canal, which was built in 1845. Explore the exhibits showing how the canal works, how cotton is turned into cloth, what it was like to live in mill housing, and more. Visitors can also enjoy walking, biking, and boating at the canal. 1450 Greene St., Ste. 400 Augusta, GA 30901 706-823-0440 Website: www.augustacanal.com


Augusta Cotton Exchange Welcome Center and Museum The Augusta Welcome Center is housed in the historic Cotton Exchange Building. Learn about cotton cultivation and commerce through the museum. Free Admission. 32 Eighth St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-4067 Website: www.augustaga.org

Augusta Golf and Gardens Enjoy the beautiful gardens and see larger-than-life statues of some of golf's greatest masters. Also here is the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame. One 12th St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-44432, 888-874-4443 Website: www.gghf.org Augusta Museum of History Explore the history of Augusta and visit the Susan Still children's discovery gallery. See artifacts from pre-Colonial America, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War. The museum houses changing exhibits and offers special events throughout the year. 560 Reynolds St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-722-8454 Website: www.augustamuseum.org Bell Auditorium Bell Auditorium offers Broadway series, symphonies, and other concerts. 712 Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-722-3521

Cedar Grove Cemetery This cemetery was Augusta's first for African Americans, both slave and free. East Boundary St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-823-6600 Church of the Most Holy Trinity This building, constructed in 1810, is the oldest Catholic church building in Georgia. The marble altars were smuggled here through Union lines during the Civil War. 720 Telfair St. P.O. Box 2446 Augusta, GA 30903 706-722-4944 Website: www.themostholytrinity.org Confederate Monument This monument depicts Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and others who fought for the Confederacy, includung a private. It was among the first Civil War monuments erected in the South. Between Seventh and Eighth Sts. at Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-823-6600, 800-726-0243 Confederate Powderworks Chimney Only the smokestack remains of the massive Confederate Powderworks which was built by the Confederate States of America. Colonel Reins requested that the smokestack remain as a monument to those who built and worked within the site. 1717 Goodrich St. Augusta, GA 30904 706-823-0440 Enterprise Mill This 19th-century textile mill has been transformed into offices and apartments, but factory artifacts are scattered throughout the corridors and grounds. 1450 Green St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-262-4001 Website: www.enterprisemill.com

Ezekiel Harris House This home was built in 1797 by a tobacco merchant and is a wonderful example of 18th-century domestic architecture. 1822 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30904 706-724-0436 First Presbyterian Church This building was designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument. President Woodrow Wilson's father was pastor of the church from 1858 until 1870. During the Civil War, the building served as a Confederate hospital. 642 Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-823-2450 Website: www.firstpresaugusta.org Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Tour the art exhibits housed in this 1818 building. 506 Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-722-5495 Imperial Theatre Today this 1917 theater, formerly a vaudeville palace, is home to the Augusta Ballet, the Augusta Opera, community theater, and other performances. 749 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-722-8293 Website: www.imperialtheatre.com Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History After being born into slavery, Lucy Craft Laney founded Augusta's first black kindergarten and black nursing school, as well as the Haines Normal Institute. This museum features artifacts from Laney's life as well as exhibits on notable Black Augustans. Changing art and history exhibits are also on display. 1116 Phillips St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-3576 Website: www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com


Magnolia Cemetery Among those buried here are over 500 Confederate veterans and seven generals. The cemetery's eastern wall served as a defense line for Augusta in 1864. Still visible today are patches from cannon balls fired during the Civil War. 702 Third St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-823-6600 Meadow Garden House Museum George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, once resided in this house. The house, built before 1791, is the oldest house in Augusta. 1320 Independence Dr. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-4174 Morris Museum of Art This museum features a collection highlighting 200 years of painting in the South, as well as changing exhibits. One Tenth St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-7501 Website: www.themorris.org National Science Center's Fort Discovery Explore 270 hands-on exhibits. One Seventh St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-821-0200, 800-325-5445 Website: www.nationalsciencecenter.org Old Government House This 1801 structure was built for local government but became a private residence in 1821. Today, the restored building is used for receptions and group functions. Tours are available by appointment. 432 Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-821-1812 Old Medical College Home of the first medical college in Georgia from 1835-1912. 598 Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-721-7238

Paine College This college, historically for blacks, was established in 1882. Throughout the year, the Gilbert Lambeth Chapel offers concerts, lectures, and performances. 1235 15th St. Augusta, GA 30901-3182 706-821-8206 Website: www.paine.edu Phinizy Swamp Nature Park See blue herons, bobcats, alligators, and other wildlife in their natural environments. Enjoy the wetlands and swamps, nature trails, boardwalks, and observation decks at this park of over 1,000 acres near Augusta. Office: 540B Telfair St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-828-2109 Riverwalk Augusta Stroll down the walkways beside the Savannah River. The Riverwalk offers Heroes' Overlook memorial, an amphitheater, and historical markers. Enjoy concerts and festivals throughout the year. Between Fifth and Tenth Sts. Augusta, GA 30901 706-823-6600 Sacred Heart Cultural Center This former Catholic church building was constructed between 1897 and 1900. It now hosts public and private functions throughout the year. Tours available by appointment. 1301 Greene St. Augusta, GA 30901 708-826-4700 Website: www.sacredheartaugusta.org Savannah Rapids Pavilion Look out from the observation deck at this conference center and see the Savannah River, the rapids, and the Augusta Canal. 3300 Evans-to-Lock Rd. Martinez, GA 30907 706-868-3349 Website: www.savannahrapids.com

Signal Corp. Museum This museum houses a collection of communications materials including artifacts from major wars. Conrad Hall, Bldg. 29807 Fort Gordon, GA 706-791-2818, 706-791-3856 Website: www.gordon.army.mil/museum Signers Monument Buried beneath this monument are two signers of the Declaration of Independence, Lyman Hall and George Walton. Greene St. at Monument St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-0436 Springfield Baptist Church This church was founded in 1787 and is the oldest black church in the country. It was founded by African Americans and the current building stands on the original site. It is the oldest church building in the city of Augusta. 114 12th St. at Reynolds St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-1056 Springfield Village Park This park highlights the legacy of Springfield Baptist Church and the community from which it developed. 1200 block of Reynolds St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-823-6600 St. Paul's Episcopal Church The original structure was constructed as part of the British colonial outpost Fort Augusta in 1750. The current building dates back to 1918. 605 Reynolds St. (on the Riverwalk) Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-2485 Website: www.saintpauls.org Tabernacle Baptist Church This church was begun by C.T. Walker, an early civil rights orator of the 20th century. 1223 Laney-Walker Blvd. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-1230


WAAW Radio This radio station is owned by soul singer James Brown. The station's storefront studios are visible from the corner of James Brown Boulevard and Broad Street. James Brown Blvd. (Ninth St.) and 870 Broad St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-9490

William Few Homestead Few was a signer of the United States Constitution. His original 1781 home was destroyed by fire in 1930 but was rebuilt in the same style. 605 Reynolds St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-2485

Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home Woodrow Wilson, who became the 28th president of the United States, lived with his family in this home for thirteen years. It has been restored to its original design and is furnished with period items. 419 Seventh St. Augusta, GA 30901 706-724-0436, 706-722-9828

Rockdale County - Conyers Rockdale County was created in 1870. It was named for Rockdale Church which was named for the large amounts of granite and related rock found in the area.

Visitor Information Conyers Convention and Visitors Bureau 1184 Scott St. Conyers, GA 30012 770-929-4270, 800-266-9377 Website: www.conyersga.com Conyers Welcome Center 895 Iris Dr. Conyers, GA 30094 770-602-2606, 800-266-9377 Website: www.conyersga.com

Sites Black Shoals Park Enjoy fishing, boating, picnicking, and hiking at this 650-acre reservoir. 3001 Black Shoals Rd. Conyers, GA 30012 770-761-1611, 770-785-5922 Website: www.rockdalecounty.org Conyers Depot This 1891 depot was once an important stop on the route from Augusta to Atlanta. Railroad and Center Sts. Conyers, GA 30012 770-602-2606, 800-CONYERS Website: www.conyersga.com Georgia International Horse Park This facility offers horse and bike trails and special events. It was the home of the 1996 Olympic equestrian and mountain biking events. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy. Conyers, GA 30013 770-602-2606, 800-CONYERS Website: www.conyersga.com

Haralson Mill Covered Bridge See this covered bridge on the corner of Black Shoals Lake. Haralson Mill Rd. (off Bethel Rd.) Conyers, GA 30012 770-785-5922 Website: www.rockdalecounty.org Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens These gardens allow visitors to see plants native to Georgia's Piedmont region. Main, Center, Commercial, and Railroad Sts. Conyers, GA 30012 770-602-2606, 800-CONYERS Website: www.conyersga.com Milstead 104 Dinky Steam Locomotive The 1905 Rogers steam locomotive once ran between Conyers and nearby Milstead, hauling cotton bales from the main line to a textile mill. The engine is one of only three of its kind left in the world. Greene St. Conyers, GA 30012 770-602-2606, 800-CONYERS Website: www.conyersga.com Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit This monastery has been home to Cistercian monks for about 60 years. The Abbey Church is open to visitors. Greenhouse, lake, and picnic areas are also available. Free Admission. 2625 Hwy. 212 S.W. Conyers, GA 30094 770-483-8705, 770-602-2606 Website: www.trappist.net

Old Jail Museum This structure served as a jail from its construction in 1897 until 1969. Today it houses a museum. Free Admission. Milstead Ave. Conyers, GA 30012 770-602-2606, 800-CONYERS Website: www.conyersga.com Pine Log Park Enjoy tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, and nature trails. Free Admission. 1451 Pine Log Rd. Conyers, GA 30012 770-761-3058 Website: www.rockdalecounty.org


Schley County - Ellaville Schley County was created in 1857. It was named in honor of William Schley, former governor and congressman.

Visitor Information Ellaville-Schley County Chamber of Commerce 317 E. Oglethorpe St. Ellaville, GA 31806 229-937-2262

Sites Schley County Courthouse Built in 1899. P.O. Box 352 Ellaville, GA 31806 229-937-2544

Screven County - Sylvania Screven County was established in 1793. It was named for Brig. Gen. James Screven who was killed in the Revolutionary War.

Visitor Information Georgia Visitor Information Center-Sylvania 8463 Burton's Ferry Hwy. Sylvania, GA 30467 912-829-3331 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org

Sites Burton's Ferry Site A marker designates the ferry site used by settlers around 1815. Hwy. 301 N. Sylvania, GA 30467 912-564-7878 Screven County Courthouse This structure was built in 1964. P.O. Box 159 Sylvania, GA 30467 912-564-7535

Seminole County - Donalsonville Seminole County, named for the Seminole Indians who once lived in the area, was created in 1920.

Visitor Information Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Hwy. 84 E. Donalsonville, GA 31745 229-524-2588 Website: www.donalsonvillega.com

Sites Chattahoochee River Enjoy this river, located on the Georgia/Alabama state line, and the variety of outdoor activities available. GA Hwy. 91 Donalsonville, GA 31745 229-524-2588 Website: www.donalsonvillega.com Olive Theatre This 1928 building is home to the Seminole County Arts Council which offers cultural events. Donalsonville, GA


Seminole State Park Enjoy fishing, boating, camping and cottages, swimming, a nature trail, and more on Lake Seminole. Tours are available of the Jim Roodruff Lock and Dam. Hwy. 253 Donalsonville, GA 31745 229-861-3137 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Two Palm Courthouse This courthouse, built in 1920, is the only courthouse in the state with palm trees. Donalsonville, GA

Wall Mural This mural depicts historic farming life. Tennille Ave. Donalsonville, GA

Spalding County - Griffin Spalding County was created in 1851. It was named for Thomas Spalding, Georgia planter, Congressman, and political leader.

Visitor Information Griffin Regional Welcome Center and Griffin/Spalding Chamber of Commerce Self-Guided Tour of Downtown Griffin Georgia and its Environs Brochure available which includes a list of the historical markers in Spalding County. P.O. Box 73 143 N. Hill St. Griffin, GA 30224 770-228-8200 Website: www.griffincoc. home.mindspring.com

Sites Bailey-Tebault House Take a tour of this mid-1800s home that now serves as the headquarters for the Griffin/Spalding Historical Society. Free Admission. 633 Meriwether St. Griffin, GA 30224 770-229-2432

Doc Holliday Museum Learn about the life and times of Doc Holliday. Free Admission. 209 N. 13th St. Griffin, GA 30223 770-412-9180 Website: www.dochollidaysociety.com

Griffin Museum and Art Gallery Learn about the history of Griffin and Spalding County. See the work of local artists. 143 N. Hill St. Griffin, GA 30223 770-228-8200 Website: www.griffincoc. home.mindspring.com Stonewall Cemetery Among those buried here are many Confederate and Union soldiers. E. Taylor St. Griffin, GA 30223 770-228-8200 University of Georgia Research and Education Garden This garden displays research and demonstration projects. Free Admission. Georgia Station 1109 Experiment St. Griffin, GA 30233 770-229-3367 Website: www.griffin.peachnet.edu/garden

Stephens County - Toccoa Stephens County, established in 1905, was named for Georgia politician Alexander Stephens.

Visitor Information Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center 901 E. Currahee St. Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-2132 Website: www.taccoagachamber.com

Sites Camp Toccoa Driving Tour Brochures are available that allow you to revisit WW II Currachee Mountain Paratrooper Camp. Contact Stephens County Historical Museum.

Currahee Mountain Enjoy the trails on this mountain, the last of the Blue Ridge chain. Free Admission. GA Hwy. 17 Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-2132


Henderson Falls Park Enjoy a beautiful waterfall, nature trail, and other outdoor activities. Free Admission. Henderson Falls Rd. Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-2132 Lake Yonah-GA Power Enjoy fishing, boating, camping, and more. Yonah Dam Rd. Toccoa, GA 30577 706-782-4014 Website: www.southernco.com Stephens County Courthouse Built in 1907. Free Admission. On the square Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-2132

Stephens County Historical Museum This museum is located in a Victorian cottage. Housed here are artifacts and memorabilia such as vintage clothing, historic photographs and records, original courthouse furnishings, and homesteaders' tools and equipment. 313 Pond St. Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-2132, 706-282-5055 Toccoa Falls This falls, at 186 feet, is taller than Niagara Falls. It is on the Toccoa Falls College campus. Free Admission. GA Hwy. Alt. 17 Toccoa Falls, GA 30598 706-886-6831, 800-868-3257 Website: www.toccoafalls.edu

Traveler's Rest Historic Site Visit an 1833 plantation home which was once used as an inn for travelers through Georgia. 8162 Riverdale Rd. Toccoa, GA 30577 706-886-5526 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Stewart County - Lumpkin Stewart County was created in 1830. It was named for Daniel Stewart who served as an officer in the American Revolution as well as the War of 1812.

Visitor Information Richland Welcome Center and City Hall 200 Broad St. Richland, GA 31825 229-887-3323 Stewart County Commissioners P.O. Box 157 Lumpkin, GA 31815 229-838-6769

Sites Bedingfield Inn Museum This 1836 stagecoach inn has been restored as a house museum. Besides the inn, visitors can see antique pieces, a dependency kitchen, and an 1845 log dogtrot house. 100 Cotton St., on the square Lumpkin, GA 31815 229-838-6419 Website: www.bedingfieldinn.org

Florence Marina State Park Enjoy this 45,000-acre park on Lake Walter F. George. GA Hwy. 39 Omaha, GA 31821 229-838-6870 Website: www.gastateparks.org Hatchett Drug Store Museum Housed in this drug store, built around 1900, are historic drug store artifacts. Lumpkin, GA

Magnolia and Ivy Tearoom and Gift Shop 117 Broad St. Richland, GA 31825 229-887-2914 Website: www.magnoliaivy.com Providence Canyon Conservation Park Explore the beauty of this area. Visit the interpretive center and see wildflowers including the rare plumleaf azalea. Enjoy trails, overlooks, camping, cottages, and more. GA Hwy. 39-C Lumpkin, GA 31815 229-838-6202, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org Richland Rail Museum See railroad memorabilia in this renovated late 1800s depot. Free Admission. 200 Broad St. Richland, GA 31825 229-887-3323


Stewart County Courthouse The walls of this courthouse date back to 1896. When much of the orignal structure burned in 1922, leaving little more than the walls, it was reconstructed using basically the same design. A marble Confederate statue, unveiled in 1908, stands on the courthouse lawn. Lumpkin, GA

Westville Village Visit a living history village depicting life in West Georgia in the 1850s. 1850 Martin Luther King Blvd. Lumpkin, GA 31815 229-838-6310, 888-733-1850 Website: www.westville.org

Sumter County - Americus Sumter County was created in 1831. It was named for General Thomas Sumter who was, at the time of the county's creation, the last surviving general officer of the American Revolution.

Visitor Information Americus Welcome Center Driving tour available. 123 W. Lamar St. Americus, GA 31709 229-928-6059, 888-278-6837 Website: www.therealgeorgia.com Andersonville Welcome Center 114 Church St. Andersonville, GA 31711 229-924-2558 Website: www.andersonvillega.freeservers.com Georgia Visitor Information Center 1763 U.S. Hwy. 280 Plains, GA 31780 229-824-7477 Website: www.georgiaonmymind.org

Sites Andersonville Civil War Village Visit a pioneer farm and the Drummer Boy Civil War museum with a collection of uniforms and artifacts. 114 Church St. Andersonville, GA 31711 229-924-2558 Website: www.andersonvillega. freeserveres.com Andersonville National Historic Site Visit the site of Camp Sumter, the largest Confederate prison of the Civil War. Free Admission. 496 Cemetery Rd. Andersonville, GA 31711 229-924-0343 Website: www.nps.gov/ande

DeSoto Nut House Tours are available of this nut company. 2765 U.S. Hwy. 280 E. DeSoto, GA 31743 229-874-1200, 800-237-8689 Website: www.cricklecompany.com Georgia Rural Telephone Museum See a large collection of antique phones, picture phones, modern phones, antique vehicles, and more. 135 Bailey Ave. Leslie, GA 31764 229-874-4786 Website: sowega.net/~museum/ Habitat for Humanity International Headquarters Learn the history of Habitat. Tour the headquarters building and visit the international village with five sample Habitat houses. Free Admission. 322 W. Lamar St. Americus, GA 31709 229-924-6935, 800-HABITAT Website: www.habitat.org

Habitat for Humanity International Tour Center and Museum 419 W. Church St. Americus, GA 31709 800-HABITAT, ext. 2153 Website: www.habitat.org E-mail: [email protected] Jimmy Carter National Historic Site In the old Plains high school, see an introductory video and six rooms of exhibits. Visit Jimmy Carter's boyhood farm and the depot, the 1976 presidential campaign headquarters. Inside the depot, see a museum focusing on Carter's campaign. 300 N. Bond St. Plains, GA 31780 229-824-4101 Website: www.nps.gov/jica Koinonia Farms See Koinonia Farms and visit the Civil Rights Museum. Koinonia is a Christian organization seeking to be a "demonstration plot for the kingdom of God." Free Admission. 1324 GA Hwy. 49 S. Americus, GA 31709 229-924-0391 Lindbergh Memorial After purchasing a plane in Americus in 1923, Lindbergh departed from Souther Field and performed his first solo flight. A statue in his honor now stands at the field. GA Hwy. 49 at Souther Field Airport Americus, GA 31709 229-928-6059, 888-278-6837 Website: www.therealgeorgia.com


National Prisoner of War Museum Exhibits at this museum pay tribute to all American prisoners of war. Learn about POW camp living conditions as far back as the Revolutionary War. Free Admission. 760 POW Rd. Andersonville, GA 31711 229-924-0343

Rylander Theatre This restored 1921 theater offers live performances, organ concerts, movies, and special events. 310 W. Lamar St. Americus, GA 31709 229-931-0001 Website: www.rylander.org

Windsor Hotel This operating Victorian hotel was built in 1882. 125 W. Lamar St. Americus, GA 31709 229-924-1555, 888-297-9567 Website: www.windsor-americus.com

Talbot County - Talbotton Talbot County was created in 1827. It was named for Matthew Talbot, former Georgia governor.

Visitor Information Talbot Chamber of Commerce Monroe St. Talbotton, GA 31827 706-665-8079 Website: www.talbotgeorgia.com

Sites Old South Farm Museum and Agricultural Learning Center This interactive museum highlights farming in the South from 1900 to 1960. Gather eggs, draw water from a well, and ride wagons. See animals, hay presses, balers, cultivators, combines, a peach packing shed, and more. Pleasant Valley Rd. and GA Hwy. 41 Woodland, GA 31836 706-674-2894

Talbot County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1892. It replaced the original one that burned that same year. Amazingly, the original courthouse records were saved thanks to civilians who hurried to collect important papers and throw them outside as the flames spread. P.O. Box 155 Talbotton, GA 31827 706-665-3220

Taliaferro County - Crawfordville In 1825, Taliaferro County was established. It was named for Colonel Benjamin Taliaferro who served in the Revolutionary War. He was also a representative to the United States Congress.

Sites A. H. Stephens State Park See Civil War uniforms and documents in the park's museum. Tour the home of a Confederate governor. Boating, camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, and equestrian trails are also available. I-20, Exit 148 to Hwy. 278 456 Alexander St. Crawfordville, GA 30631 706-456-2602, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Taliaferro County Courthouse This structure was completed in 1902. P.O. Box 114 Crawfordsville, GA 30631 706-456-2176


Tattnall County - Reidsville Tattnall County was created in 1801. It was named in honor of Josiah Tattnall, who served in the U.S. Senate and as governor of Georgia.

Visitor Information Greater Tattnall Chamber of Commerce and Reidsville Welcome Center Visit the local history museum housed here. 120 Brazell St. Reidsville, GA 30453 912-557-6323 Website: www.tattnall.com

Sites Big Hammock Natural Area This natural area is a national landmark. Glennville, GA 30427 912-654-2000 Bland Farms Visit the world's largest grower and shipper of Vidalia onions. Free Admission. One mile off Hwy 121, ten miles south of Reidsville Reidsville, GA 30427 800-752-0212, 800-VIDALIA (tour information) Website: www.blandfarms.com

Gordonia-Altamaha State Park This park offers camping, boating, swimming, tennis, and golf. I-16, Ext 104 off Hwy. 280 P.O. Box 1039 Reidsville, GA 30453 912-557-7744 Website: www.gastateparks.org Tattnall County Courthouse This structure was completed in 1902. P.O. Box 25 Reidsville, GA 30453 912-557-4335

Taylor County - Butler Taylor County, created in 1852, was named for President Zachary Taylor.

Sites AgriMaze at Taylor Orchards Work your way through an 11-acre corn maze. Pick your own strawberries and peaches. GA Hwy. 96 Reynolds, GA 31076 478-847-4186 Website: www.taylororchards.com

Taylor County Courthouse This structure was completed in 1935. P.O. Box 2044 Butler, GA 31006 478-862-3336


Telfair County - McRae Telfair County was established in 1807. It was named for Edward Telfair, who served as governor and Congressman.

Visitor Information Milan City Hall E. Railroad St. Milan, GA 31060 229-362-4271 Telfair County Chamber of Commerce 120 E. Oak St. McRae, GA 31055 229-868-6365

Sites Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area This area offers hunting, fishing, and hiking. GA Hwy. 117 Jacksonville, GA 31544 229-868-6365 Liberty Square See a replica of the Statue of Liberty, 1/16 of the actual size. Also in Liberty Square are a Liberty Bell and a memorial to veterans. Downtown McRae McRae, GA 31055 229-868-6365 Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge This park offers cottages, camping, boating, fishing, hiking, tennis, miniature golf, and more. Two miles north of McRae off Hwy. 441 McRae, GA 31055 229-868-7474 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Muskhogean Wildlife Management Area A 19,000-acre bottom-land hardwoods area. Free Admission. Along the Ocmulgee River McRae, GA 31055 229-868-6365 Old South Georgia College Auditorium Take a tour of this 1893 structure that is now the center for cultural arts in the area. 817 College St. McRae, GA 31055 229-868-6365 Telfair County Courthouse This courthouse, the sixth built in Telfair County, was constructed in 1934. McRae, GA 229-868-6365 Veteran's Park These historical markers are in honor of Congressional Medal of Honor recipiant, Major General James E. Livingston. The markers also honor all veterans. Free Admission. Hwys. 341 and 19 Lumber City, GA 31549 229-868-6365

Terrell County - Dawson Terrell County, named for William Terrell, was created in 1856. Terrell was a former state legislator, Congressman, planter, and promoter of scientific agriculture at the University of Georgia.

Visitor Information Dawson-Terrell County Chamber of Commerce Lee St. Dawson, GA 31742 229-995-2011

Sites Mark's Melon Patch Enjoy hay rides and the pumpkin patch. Hwy. 82 Sasser, GA 229-698-4750

National Peanut Research Laboratory This facility offers educational tours. P.O. Box 509 1011 Forrester Dr., S.E. Dawson, GA 39842 229-995-7400, 229-995-7441 Website: nprl.usda.gov


Sound Play, Inc. Play alligator drums, marimbas, metallophones, and other outdoor musical instruments. 108 Railroad St. Parrott, GA 31777 229-623-5545 Website: www.soundplay.com

Steve Cocke Fish Hatchery Free Admission. 109 Hatchery Access Rd. Dawson, GA 31742 229-995-4486 Website: www.gofishgeorgia.com Terrell County Courthouse Built in 1892. 235 Lee St. Dawson, GA 31742 229-995-4488

Thomas County - Thomasville Thomas County was created in 1825. It was named for General Jett Thomas who oversaw the construction of the state capitol at Milledgeville and the the first building at the University of Georgia. Thomas went on to become a hero of the War of 1812.

Visitor Information Thomasville Welcome Center and Tourism Authority Thomasville Black Heritage Trail Tour Historic Walking and Driving Tour Thomasville Black HeritageTrail Tour 135 N. Broad St. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-227-7099, 800-704-2350 Website: www.thomasvillega.com

Sites All Saints Episcopal Church This is the oldest standing church building in Thomasville. 443 S. Hansell St. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-228-9242

The Big Oak This live oak tree is estimated to be over 320 years old. Corner of Monroe and Crawford Sts. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-227-7099, 800-704-3250 Website: www.thomasvillega.com Birdsong Nature Center Explore these 565 acres which hold fields, forests, and swampland. See birds and other wildlife. Enjoy the trails, butterfly garden, and bluebird trail. Take part in the nature programs offered year-round. 2106 Meridian Rd. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-377-4408 Website: www.freenet.tlh.fl.us/birdsong Hardy Bryan House This house was built in the 1830s. It is now fully restored and furnished. 312 N. Broad St. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-226-6016 Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site This 1885 house is a monument to the imagination, creative engineering, and craftsmanship of the Victorian era. 626 N. Dawson St. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-225-4004 Website: www.gastateparks.org

Melhana, The Grand Plantation Tour the grounds and learn about their history going back over 170 years. 301 Showboat Ln. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-226-2290, 888-920-3030 Website: www.melhana.com Pebble Hill Plantation See an example of an early-1900s shooting plantation developed by wealthy northerners. The house on this plantation is filled with sporting art, antiques, and Audubon prints. P.O. Box 830 U.S. Hwy. 319 S. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-226-2344 Website: www.pebblehill.com Sweet Grass Dairy Tour this working dairy farm which produces goat and cow cheese. 19635 U.S. Hwy. 19 N. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-227-0752 Website: www.sweetgrassdairy.com


Thomas County Museum of History Exhibits at this museum include memorabilia from grand resort hotels, ladies' apparel from the 1820s to the 1940s, military artifacts from the Civil War to World War II, and antique vehicles. Historic 1800s buildings are also on the grounds. 725 N. Dawson St. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-266-7664 Website: www.rose.net/~history/index.htm

Thomasville Cultural Center See the work of local artists and national traveling exhibits. Theatrical and musical productions are also available here. Free Admission. 600 E. Washington St. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-226-0588 Website: www.tccarts.org

Thomasville Genealogical, History, and Fine Arts Library Free Admission. 135 N. Broad St. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-226-9640 Website: www.rose.net/~glibrary/ Thomasville Rose Garden See hundreds of rose bushes. Free Admission. Corner of Smith Ave. and Covington Dr. Thomasville, GA 31792 229-227-7099, 800-704-2350

Tift County - Tifton Tift County, created in 1905, was named for Nelson Tift. Tift helped found the city of Albany. He was a judge, militia commander, state representative, newspaper publisher, railroad official, and member of Congress.

Visitor Information Downtown Tifton P.O. Box 229 130 E. First St. Tifton, GA 31793 229-382-6231 Website: www.tiftonmainstreet.com Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce 100 S. Central Ave. Tifton, GA 31794 229-382-6200, 800-550-8438 Website: www.tiftonchamber.org Tifton-Tift County Tourism Association 115 W. 2nd St. P.O. Box 273 Tifton, GA 31793 229-386-0216 Website: www.tiftontourism.com

Sites Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tour exhibits of wildlife and natural history. 2802 Moore Hwy. Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-3236 Website: www.abac.peachnet.edu

Atlantic Coastline Artists Gallery See exhibits featuring regional artists. Free Admission. 119 Lowe Ave. Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-0216 Coastal Plains Experiment Station This agricultural research center explores ways of efficient farming operations and crop production. Free Admission. 4601 Research Way Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-3504 Coastal Plain Research Arboretum Offering research, education, and recreation among plants native to the Georgia Coastal Plain. Free Admission. S. Entomology Dr. Coastal Plain Experiment Station Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-7274 Website: http://nespal.cpes.peachnet.edu/ Fulwood Garden Center This home and garden of the early 1900s is now used by the Tifton Garden Clubs and the community. 802 W. 12th St. Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-8347

Georgia Agrirama Learn from interpreters dressed in period costume about Georgia's rural 1800s heritage. See two working farmsteads, a cotton gin, sawmill, gristmill, print shop, drug store, Victorian home, stream train, and a country store. 1392 Whiddon Mill Rd. Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-3344 Website: www.agrirama.com Magnolia Tree Park Have a picnic under the shade of a 400-year-old magnolia tree, believed to be the second oldest in the country. Magnolia Industrial Blvd. Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-0216


Nespal Tour this facility where scientists work to develop systems for environmentally and economically sound agricultural production. 2356 Rainwater Rd. Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-7274 Website: http://nespal.cpes.peachnet.edu/

Tift Theater for the Performing Arts This theater first opened in 1937. 318 Main St. Tifton, GA 31794 229-386-5150, 229-298-0067

Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage See exhibitions of paintings, wood, porcelain, and more displayed in a 1900 brick church building. 285 Love Ave. Tifton, GA 31794 229-382-3720

Toombs County - Lyons Toombs County, named for politician General Robert Toombs, was created in 1905.

Visitor Information Toombs-Montgomery Chamber of Commerce and Development Authority 2805 E. 1st St. Vidalia, GA 30474 912-537-4466 Website: www.toombschamber.com Vidalia Tourism Council 2805 E. First St. Vidalia, GA 30474 912-538-8687 Website: www.vidaliaga.com

Sites Altama Museum of Art and History Housed in this 1911 house are European and American prints from the 1700s and 1800s. Also here are porcelain collections and 20th-century Southern paintings. Free Admission. 611 Jackson St. Vidalia, GA 30474 912-537-1911 Website: www.vidaliaga.com Farm Tours of Vidalia 2805 E. First St. Vidalia, GA 30474 912-538-8687 Website: www.vidaliaga.com

Ladson Genealogical Library Over 30,000 books are contained in this collection. Free Admission. 119 Church St. Vidalia, GA 30474 912-537-8186 Ohoopee Regional Council for the Arts This council encourages and stimulates different art opportunities for the area. 117 S.E. Main St. Vidalia, GA 30474 912-537-8459, 912-538-7357 Website: www2.cybermedia.net/orca

Towns County - Hiawassee Towns County was established in 1856. It was named for former governor George Washington Towns.

Visitor Information Towns County Chamber of Commerce and Local Welcome Center 1411 Fuller Cir. Young Harris, GA 30582 706-896-4966, 800-984-1543 Website: www.mountaintopga.com

Towns County Tourism Association, Inc. 1411 Fuller Cir. Young Harris, GA 30582 706-896-0598 Website: www.mountaintopga.com

Sites

Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden Behold the beauty of more than 3,000 rhododendron, azaleas, and wildflowers from the trail along Lake Chatuge. Free Admission. 1311 Music Hall Rd. Hiawassee, GA 30546 706-896-4191


Website: www.georgia-mountian-fair.com Lake Chatuge Recreation Area Enjoy fishing, hiking, camping, and boating. GA Hwy. 288 Hiawassee, GA 30546 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Reach of Song See local and regional performers sing and dance the story of their mountain culture. June through August. Clegg Fine Arts Center, Young Harris College P.O. Box 499 Young Harris, GA 30582 706-379-1711, 800-262-7664 Website: www.reachofsong.oth

Rollins Planetarium This planetarium, one of the largest in the state, offers a public show on Friday nights. Free Admission. School shows are also offered. 1 College St. Young Harris, GA 30582 706-379-4312 Website: www.yhc.edu/planet Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Areas Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and bird watching Off GA Hwy. 75 Hiawassee, GA 30546 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild

Towns County Historical Society P.O. Box 932 Hiawassee, GA 30546

Truetlen County - Soperton Truetlen was established as a county in 1918. It was named for John A. Truetlen who served as Georgia's first state governor after the adoption of the State Constitution in 1777.

Visitor Information Million Pines Visitors Center I-16 at GA Hwy. 29 Soperton, GA 30457 912-529-6263

Sites Soperton City Hall This structure was originally a depot built in 1902. It was moved to its present location in 1941. It became the Soperton's city hall in 1973. 102 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Soperton, GA 30457

Troup's Tomb This memorial is on the plantation of former governor George M. Troup. GA Hwy. 46 Soperton, GA 30457 912-529-4912 Truetlen County Courthouse Construction of this building was completed in 1921. Soperton, GA 30457 912-529-6868 Website: www.soperton.org

Troup County - LaGrange Troup County was created in 1825. The county was named for George M. Troup, who was governor at the time.

For West Point sites, see Harris County

Visitor Information LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce 111 Bull St. LaGrange, GA 30240 706-884-8671 Website: www.lagrangechamber.com

Sites Bellevue Historical Home This antebellum home was once the residence of congressman Benjamin Harvey Hill. See period furniture, unique woodwork, and more. 204 Ben Hill St. LaGrange, GA 30240 706-884-1832, 706-884-8671 Website: www.lagrangechamber.com

Callaway Memorial Tower This 1929 monument was built to Fuller E. Callaway Sr. and patterned after the Campanile of St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice, Italy. Fourth Ave. and Callaway Ave. LaGrange, GA 30240 706-884-1828 Website: www.troupearchives.org


Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum This museum, housed in the former Troup County Jail built in 1892, displays contemporary American art with an emphasis on the art of this region. 112 Lafayette Pkwy. LaGrange, GA 30240 706-882-3267, 706-884-8671 Website: www.lagrangechamber.com Confederate Cemetery Soldiers from every Confederate state are buried here. A roster of the soldiers is available at the Troup County Archives. Miller St. LaGrange, GA 30240 706-884-1828 Website: www.troupearchives.org

Ferrell Gardens at Hills and Dales Sarah Coleman Ferrell began gardening here in 1841. Fuller E. Callaway Foundation P.O. Box 790 LaGrange, GA 30241 706-884-7348 E-mail: [email protected] Hoofer's Gospel Barn Enjoy gospel and bluegrass performances. 3472 Hoganville Rd. LaGrange, GA 30240 706-885-9300, 800-844-6737 Website: www.hoofers.com LaFayette Fountain This fountain honors Marquis de LaFayette who fought in America's Revolutionary War. LaFayette Square GA Hwy. 109 and Vernon Rd. LaGrange, GA 30240 706-884-8671 Website: www.lagrangechamber.com Lamar Dodd Art Center See the work of artist Lamar Dodd as well as changing exhibits. 302 Forrest Ave. LaGrange, GA 30240 706-880-8211 Website: www.lgc.edu

Pyne Road Park and Campground Enjoy a beach area, camping, hiking, and more. GA Hwy. 109 at West Point Lake LaGrange, GA 30240 706-884-1414 Ringer Park and Campground Enjoy water sports, hiking, camping, and more. GA Hwy. 27, Exit 18 LaGrange, GA 30240 706-645-2937 Website: www.sam.usace.army.mil/ op/rec/westpt/ Troup County Courthouse Built in 1939. Ridley St. LaGrange, GA Troup County Historical Society and Archives Learn about the history of LaGrange and former Troup County residents. Free Admission. Pick up a brochure for a driving tour of historic downtown LaGrange. 136 Main St. LaGrange, GA 30241 706-884-1828 Website: www.troupearchives.org

Turner County - Ashburn Turner County, created in 1905, was named for Henry Turner, former Georgia Congressman and Georgia Supreme Court justice.

Visitor Information Ashburn Turner County Chamber of Commerce Historic Walking and Driving Tour available. 238 E. College Ave. Ashburn, GA 31714 229-567-9696 Website: www.turnerchamber.com

Sites Calhoun Produce Pick your own strawberries and enjoy other fresh Georgia fruits and

vegetables. Tours available. Free Admission. 5075 Hawpond Rd. Ashburn, GA 31714 229-273-1887 Website: www.calhounproduce.com Turner County Courthouse Built in 1907. Free Admission. 219 E. College Ave. Ashburn, GA 31714 229-567-4313 World's Largest Peanut This large peanut monument can be clearly seen from I-75. Ashburn, GA


Twiggs County - Jeffersonville Twiggs County was created in 1809. It was named for John Twiggs, a Revolutionary War general.

Sites Twiggs County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1903. Jeffersonville, GA 478-945-3629 Website: www.twiggscounty.org

Union County - Blairsville Union County was established in 1832. It was named for the Federal Union.

Visitor Information Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 789 385 Welcome Center Ln. Blairsville, GA 30514 706-745-5789, 877-745-5789 Website: www.blairsvillechamber.com

Sites Allison Park This park is a memorial dedicated to Charles F. Allison, the late Mayor of Blairsville. Hwy. 515 and Earnest St. Blairsville, GA

Blood Mountain Archaeological Area Visit the site of a Cherokee and Creek battle which occurred prior to the arrival of the white men. A visitor Information Center is located at Walasi-Yi Center where the Appalachian Trail crosses U.S. Hwy. 19/129 Fifteen miles south of Blairsville at Neel Gap Brasstown Bald This is Georgia's highest mountain. Visitors Center, exhibits, video program, and an observation are offered here. GA Hwy. 180 Spur Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-6928, 706-896-2556 (Visitors Center) Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery 4730 Rock Creek Rd. Suches, GA 30572 706-838-4723 Website: southeast.fws.gov/ chattahoocheeforest

Cooper's Creek Wildlife Management Area This area offers hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and picnicking. Free Admission. Hwy. 60 and Hwy. 180 Blairsville, GA 30512 770-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild Frank Gross Recreation Area Enjoy camping and fishing. Forest Service Rd. 69 706-632-3031 Georgia Mountain Experiment Station Tour this agricultural research center established in 1930. U.S. Hwy. 19/129 Three miles south of Blairsville, GA 706-745-6197, 706-745-2655 Helton Creek Falls Take a trail to two waterfalls. Free Admission. U.S. Hwy. 129 S. Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-5789, 877-745-5789 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf


Lake Nottely This lake offers boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, and camping. U.S. Hwy. 19 and U.S. Hwy. 129 N. Blairsville, GA 30514 706-745-5789 Website: www.blairsvillechamber.com Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area Enjoy picnicking, camping, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. GA Hwy. 19 Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Misty Mountain Train Museum See a mile of model train track with scenes depicting real places in Georgia and Tennessee. 4376 Misty Mountain Ln. Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-4786, 888-MISTY-MN Website: www.jwww.com/misty Nottely River Campgrounds, Cabins, and Tubing Enjoy the Nottely River as you hike, camp, and go fishing, swimming, and tubing. 3695 Nottely River Campground Rd. Blairsville, GA 30512-6401 706-745-6711 Poteete Creek Park and Campground Enjoy camping, fishing, swimming, boating, and hiking. 706-745-5614 Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway This 38-mile loop offers magnificent views of the mountains and the piedmont region. Scenic overlooks and interpretive signs are offered along the way. Free. GA Hwys. 17/75, 180, 348, and 75 Alt. Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf

Sosbee Cove Scenic Area Explor the hiking trails in this area, a memorial to Arthur Woody who served as ranger from 1918 to 1945. Free Admission. GA Hwy. 180, eleven miles south of Blairsville Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Southern Tree Plantation Pumpkins and several varieties of Christmas trees are grown here. 2531 Owlton Rd. Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-0601 Website: www.georgiamagazine.com/ southerntreeplantation Track Rock Archaeological Area Hiking trails are offered through this area. The area contains a group of rocks with surface carvings believed by some archaeologists to have been carved by Native Americans. Free Admission. Trackrock Gap Rd., six miles east of Blairsville Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-6928, 770-297-3000 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Trackrock Stables Enjoy a trail ride over gentle terrain. 4890 Trackrock Camp Rd. Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-5252, 800-826-0073 Website: www.trackrock.com Union County Courthouse This building was designed in 1899. Blairsville, GA 709-745-5493

Union County Historical Society Museum Exhibits of Union County's history from 1832 to the present are on display here. See also military memorabilia, the John Payne cabin, and the Morgan Miniature Collection. Old Union County Courthouse, on the square Blairsville, GA 30514 706-745-5493 Union County War Memorial This memorial, dedicated in 1995, honors veterans from Union County who fought and died for their county. The memorial honors the Cherokee nation as well as both Union and Confederate soldiers. Blairsville, GA Vogel State Park Enjoy the beauty of the mountains. 7485 Vogel State Park Rd. Blairsville, GA 30512 706-745-2628 Website: www.gastateparks.org Woody Gap Recreational Area Enjoy the beauty of the Yahoola Valley at the spot where the Appalachian Trail crosses GA Hwy. 60. Four miles south of Suches, GA


Upson County - Thomaston Upson County, created in 1824, was named for Stephen Upson, a noted lawyer in Georgia.

Visitor Information Thomaston-Upson County Chamber of Commerce 213 E. Gordon St. Thomaston, GA 30286 706-647-9686 Website: www.thomastonchamber.com

Sites Auchumkee Creek Covered Bridge The original 1892 bridge was destroyed by a flood in 1994. It was authentically rebuilt using salvageable pieces of the original. Allen Rd./GA Hwy. 19 S. Thomaston, GA 30286 706-647-9686 Website: www.thomastonchamber.com

Flint River Outdoor Center Enjoy camping, boating, and more along the Flint River. 4429 Woodland Rd. Thomaston, GA 30286-3235 706-647-2633 Historic Courthouse Square This courthouse was built in 1908. Inside one of the columns is a $10 bill. It was placed there by the county commissioners so that the county would never go broke. On the lawn stands a statue of a Confederate soldier. Main St. Thomaston, GA 30286 706-646-2437 Pettigrew-White-Stamps House The original portions of this house were built in the early 1800s. It is the second oldest residence in Thomaston. Free Admission. 746 Andrews Dr. Thomaston, GA 30286 706-646-2437 Ritz Theater This 1920s theater hosts live performances. Movies are also shown here. 114 S. Church St. Thomaston, GA 30286 706-647-5372

The Rock Ranch, LLC Go on a hay ride or have a picnic. See the animals, explore the ponds, and learn about their ecosystems. 5020 Barnesville Hwy. The Rock, GA 30285 706-647-6374 Website: www.therockranch.com Sprewell Bluff State Park Enjoy a variety of outdoor activity on the Flint River. 740 Sprewell Bluff Rd. Thomaston, GA 30286 706-646-6026, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org Thomaston-Upson Archives Explore the history of the city and county. The archives date back to the early 1800s. Free Admission. 301 S. Center St. Thomaston, GA 30286 706-646-2437 Website: www.alltel.net/~tuarch


Walker County - LaFayette Walker County was established in 1833. It was named for Freeman Walker, a former U.S. Senator. For Fort Oglethorpe sights, see Catoosa County

Visitor Information Walker County Chamber of Commerce Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Tour Roads brochures available. 10052 U.S. Hwy. 27 N. P.O. Box 430 Rock Spring, GA 30739 706-375-7702 Website: www.walkercochamber.com

Sites Battles for Chattanooga Museum See a 3-D electronic battle map complete with 5,000 miniature soldiers, 650 lights, sound effects, and details of the major battles fought in this area. 1400 Pattern Rd. Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 706-820-2531, 423-821-2812 Website: www.battlesforchattanooga.com Chief John Ross House This two story log house, built in 1797, was once home to John Ross, a Cherokee chief. P.O. Box 863 Rossville, GA 30741 706-375-7702 Coke Oven Park At this park, visitors can see ovens used by the Durham Coal and Coke Company. The ovens were used to transform coal into coke for use in Chattanooga foundries. Chickamauga, GA

Crawfish Springs Here in 1889, hundreds of soldiers, Union and Confederate, who fought in the Battle of Chickamauga gathered here with their families for a reunion. They helped start Chickamauga National Park, the first national military park in the county. Chickamauga, GA Gordon-Lee Mansion Tour this antebellum mansion that has been converted into a bed and breakfast. 217 Cove Rd. Chickamauga, GA 30707 706-375-4728, 800-478-4728 Website: www.gordon-leemansion.com Hidden Creek Recreation Area Enjoy camping, hiking, and picnicking. GA Hwy. 156, Everett Springs Rd. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-695-6736 John B. Gordon Hall This school was built in 1836 and is the oldest brick school in the state of Georgia. It was used by Braxton Bragg during the Civil War. Located on Hwy. 27. 304 N. Main St. LaFayette, GA 706-638-1272 (City Manager's Office) Keown Falls Hiking and wildlife viewing are two popular activities at Keown Falls Off I-75, Exit 341 LaFayette, GA 30728 706-695-6736 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Lake Winnepesaukah A favorite amusement park since 1924. 1730 Lakeview Dr. Rossville, GA 30741 706-866-5681, 877-525-3946 Website: www.lakewinnie.com

Lee and Gordon's Mill Visit a restored and working grist mill which has a rich Civil War history. The mill burned in 1867, but was soon rebuilt and still stands today. Chickamauga, GA 706-375-6801 Website: www.leeandgordonsmills.com Pigeon Mountain Walk along a wildflower trail and a hiking trail which leads to a waterfall. Enjoy a variety of other outdoor activities including caving. Ellison's Cave in Pigeon Mountain is the deepest cave east of the Mississippi River. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-295-6041 Rock City Gardens Walk along the trail and see rock formations, caves, and lush gardens with over 400 different species of wildflowers, plants, shrubs, and trees. See seven states from atop Lookout Mountain. 1400 Pattern Rd. Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 706-820-2531, 887-820-0795 Website: www.seerockcity.com Villanow General Store Visit the oldest continuously operated general store in the state. Hwy. 136 E. LaFayette, GA 30728 706-397-2298 Walker County Courthouse This courthouse was completed in 1918. LaFayette, GA Walker County Regional Heritage and Model Train Museum See Native American artifacts and a gun collection. See collectibles from the Civil War and World War I. Watch the model trains go by. 100 Gordon St. Chickamauga, GA 30707 706-375-4488


Walton County - Monroe Walton County was named for George Walton, a congressman, governor, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton County was established in 1818. for Loganville sites, see Gwinnett County

Visitor Information Walton County Chamber of Commerce Walking Tour of Historic Social Circle guides available. P.O. Box 89 323 W. Spring St. Monroe, GA 30655 770-267-6594 Website: www.waltonchamber.org

Sites Blue Willow Inn This inn, housed in a turn-of-the century mansion, has been awarded the Southern Living Reader's Choice Award for Best Small Town Restaurant five times. It was also placed at number three on USA Today's top ten nationwide list of Great Places to Fill Up Your Plate. 294 N. Cherokee Rd. Social Circle, GA 30025 770-464-2131, 800-552-8813 Website: www.bluewillowinn.com Davis-Edwards House Tours of this restored 1845 house are available by appointment. 238 N. Broad St. Monroe, GA 30655 770-267-6663 Home Town of Monica Michael The woman responsible for the sale of the Flanders Field poppy as a memorial emblem for disabled veterans was Monica Michael, born in Good Hope, Georgia. Michael also wrote the poem We Shall Keep the Faith, after reading In Flanders Fields by Colonel John McCrae. Good Hope, GA 30641 contact number: 706-267-6594

McDaniel Tichenor House Home of former governor of Georgia. 319 McDaniel St. Monroe, GA 30655 770-267-5602 Website: www.georgiatrust.org/mcdaniel.html E-mail: [email protected] Town Well Residents once gathered around this well daily to tell the events of the day, thus giving the town its name of Social Circle. Social Circle, GA 30025 770-464-2380 Website: www.bluewillowinn.com Walton County Courthouse This beautiful structure was completed in 1884. P.O. Box 585 Monroe, GA 30655 770-267-1301 William Harris Homestead Visit 19th century buildings and see demonstrations that may include spinning, candle-making, weaving, and more. Learn about the life of a Civil War soldier and lessons about the Creek Indians. 3645 GA Hwy. 11 Monroe, GA 30656 404-816-2943, 770-267-5844 Website: www.harrishomestead.com


Ware County - Waycross Ware County was established in 1824. It was named for Nicholas Ware who served as Georgia state representative, mayor of Augusta, and United States Senator.

Visitor Information Waycross/Ware County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Waycross Welcome Center Housed in an early 1900s train depot. 315-A Plant Ave. Waycross, GA 31501 912-283-3744 Website: www.okefenokeetourism.com

Sites Laura S. Walker State Park and Golf Course Enjoy boating, fishing, picnicking, walking, camping, golfing, and more. 5653 Laura Walker Rd. Waycross, GA 31503 912-287-4900, 800-864-7275 Website: www.gastateparks.org Obediah's Okefenok See wildlife exhibits on display in this mid-nineteenth century cabin. Also enjoy boardwalks, nature trails, museums, plants, and animals. 5115 Swamp Rd. Waycross, GA 31503 912-287-0090 Website: www.okefenokeeswamp.com Okefenokee Heritage Center This center highlights Georgia's land and its people. Exhibits include a depot, 1912 steam locomotive, and art displays. 1460 N. Augusta Ave. Waycross, GA 31503 912-285-4260 Website: www.okeheritage.org

Okefenokee Swamp Park Explore original Indian waterways and wilderness walkways. View native animals in their own natural habitat. 5700 O.S.P. Rd. Waycross, GA 31501 912-283-0583 Website: www.okeswamp.com Southern Forest World See a giant cypress tree and a fire tower, climb a replica of a loblolly pine, and more at this museum dedicated to informing the public about the importance of the South's forest industry. 1440 N. Augusta Ave. Waycross, GA 31503 912-285-4056 Waycross Area Community Theatre This theater performs four shows annually. 309 Pendleton St. Waycross, GA 31501 912-283-2161

Warren County - Warrenton Warren County, created in 1793, was named for General Joseph Warren. Warren was killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolution.

Visitor Information Warren County Chamber of Commerce 114 W. Main St. Warrenton, GA 30828 706-465-9604 Website: www.warrencountyga.org

Sites Birthplace of Rural Free Delivery Historical Marker In 1868, six men hired Jerry Parsons to deliver and collect their mail. Senator Thomas E. Watson observed this as a child and 1893 sponsored the bill that created Rural Free Delivery. U.S. Hwy. 278 Norwood, GA 30821 706-465-9675


Burkhalter Home This, Warren County's first colonial house, was built by a Revolutionary War soldier. General Lafayette spent two weeks here being nursed back to health on his last visit to America. Drive-by viewing only. 105 Davis St. Warrenton, GA 30828 706-465-9604 Website: www.warrencountyga.org Fountain Campground This campground was built in the early 1900s for religious purposes. Services have been held here every year since 1932. Cadley Community Warrenton, GA 30828 706-465-9604 Website: www.warrencountyga.org

Ogeechee River Mill This corn mill has been operating since 1826. 4745 Reynolds Rd. Warrenton, GA 30828 706-465-9604, 706-465-9683 Ogeechee Wildlife Management Area GA Hwy. 16 S.W. Warrenton, GA 30828 706-465-9604 Rock Mill Plantation This Federal-style early 1800s house is open by appointment. Mayfield-Jewell Rd. Jewell, GA 31045 706-465-3285 Website: www.rockmillplantation.com

Warren County Courthouse This, the third courthouse on the site, was built in 1909. 100 E. Main St. Warrenton, GA 30828 706-465-2171, 706-465-9604 Website: www.warrencountyga.org

Washington County - Sandersville Washington County, named for General George Washington, was established in 1784.

Visitor Information Washington County Chamber of Commerce Georgia Architect Charles E. Choate Exhibit and Tours; Historic Guide for Sandersville 131 W. Haynes St. Sandersville, GA 31082 478-552-3288

Sites Brown House Museum See Civil War and Sandersville artifacts located in a house used by General Sherman on his March to the Sea. 260 N. Harris St. Sandersville, GA 31082 478-552-1965 Website: www.washingtoncounty-ga.com

Georgia's Oldest Jail Drive by and see the oldest log jail in the state which dates back to 1787. Hwy. 15 Warthen, GA 31094 478-552-3288 Old City Cemetery This cemetery dates back to the early 1800s. Union soldiers are among those buried here. Virginia Ave. and W. Church St. Sandersville, GA 31082 478-552-3288 Website: www.washingtoncounty-ga.com

Washington County Courthouse The original courthouse burned in 1855. It was rebuilt and burned again by General Sherman during the Civil War. The Clock Tower was was added in an 1899 renovation and the West Annex was added in 1939. Courthouse Square Sandersville, GA 31082 478-552-3288 Website: www.washingtoncounty-ga.com Washington County Genealogical Museum This family history research center is housed in the former city jail. 129 Jones St. Sandersville, GA 31082 478-552-3288


Wayne County - Jesup Wayne County was created in 1803. It was named for General Anthony Wayne, a hero of the American Revolution.

Visitor Information Jesup-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce 124 N.W. Broad St. Jesup, GA 31545 912-427-2028, 888-224-5983 Website: www.waynechamber.org

Sites Downtown Historical Marker See the marker at the site of the Civil War's Battle of Doctortown. Doctortown Rd. Jesup, GA 31545 912-427-2028, 888-224-5983

Lake Lindsay Grace Enjoy fishing, boating, and other water recreation. Free Admission. 1167 Griffis Rd. Screven, GA 31560 912-579-6475 Little Red Caboose Learn about the history of Jesup. Free Admission. Brunswick and Cherry Sts. Jesup, GA 31545 912-427-2028, 888-224-5983 Rayonier Wildlife Management Area Enjoy hunting, fishing, and hiking. Free Admission. Check station on GA Hwy. 32 Jesup, GA 31545 912-427-2028, 888-224-5983

Wayne County Courthouse This historic building was renovated in 1999. Brunswick St. Jesup, GA 31545 912-427-5900

Webster County - Preston Webster County was created in 1853. Originally, the county was named Kinchafoonee after a creek that flows through the county. Many residents, however, didn't like the name and wanted it changed. In 1856, the name of Webster was given to the county, in honor of Daniel Webster.

Sites Merritt Pecan Company GA Hwy. 520 Weston, GA 31832 229-828-6610, 800-762-9152 Website: www.merrit-pecan.com

Webster County Courthouse This building was completed in 1915. P.O. Box 29 Preston, GA 31824 229-828-5775

Wheeler County - Alamo Wheeler County was created in 1912. It was named for Confederate General Joseph E. Wheeler.

Visitor Information

Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 654 Alamo, GA 30411 912-568-7808 Website: www.wheelercounty.org

Sites

Wheeler County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1917. 209 W. Forest Ave. Alamo, GA 30411 912-568-7296 Website: www.wheelercounty.org


White County - Cleveland White County, which was established in 1857, was named for David T. White who was serving at the time as a state representative.

Visitor Information Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitors Bureau 726 Brucken Strasse Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2181, 800-858-8027 Website: www.helenga.org Greater Helen Area Chamber of Commerce 1074 Edelweiss Strasse Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1908, 706-878-1619 White County Chamber of Commerce 122 N. Main St. Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-5356 Website: www.whitecounty.com

Sites Alpine Amusement Park 419 Edelweiss Strasse Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2306 Website: www.helenga.org/ alpineamusementpark Alpine Antique Auto and Buggy Museum See antique autos, buggies, and farm equipment. 115 Escowee Dr. Helen, GA 30545 706-878-0072 Website: www. alpineantiqueautoandbuggymuseum.com Andrews Cove Recreation Area Enjoy fishing, hiking, and camping along a lovely mountain stream. GA Hwy. 75 N. Cleveland, GA 30545 706-754-6221 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf

Anna Ruby Falls See twin waterfalls merge to form Smith Creek. GA Hwy. 356 Helen, GA 30545 706-754-6221, 706-878-3574 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf BabyLand General Hospital See Cabbage Patch Kids being "born" at this turn-of-the-century medical clinic. Free Admission. 73 W. Underwood St. Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-2171 Website: www.cabbagepatchkids.com Black Forest Bear Park and Reptile Exhibit Learn about and observe bears and reptiles. You can help feed the animals, too! 8160 S. Main St. Helen, GA 30545 706-878-7043 Website: www.helenga.org Charlemagne's Kingdom See a model railroad with models of actual buildings in Germany with computerized trains, hot-air balloons, a circus, and a 22-foot mountain. 8808 N. Main St. Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2200 Website: www.georgiamodelrailroad.com

Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area Enjoy fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and bird watching. Off U.S. Hwy. Alt. 75 and GA Hwy. 75 N. Helen, GA 30545 706-535-5700 Website: www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/wild Cross Creek Stables Enjoy horseback rides on riverside and mountain trails. 7017 S. Main St. Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1600, 706-878-3327 David Bristol Hot Air Balloon Rides Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1449, 866-655-3474 Website: www.balloon-rides.net DeSoto Falls and DeSoto Falls Recreation Area See five beautiful waterfalls and enjoy camping, hiking, and fishing. U.S. Hwy. 129/19 Cleveland, GA 30528 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area GA Hwy. 348 Helen, GA 30545 706-754-6221 Website: www.fs.fed.us/com Dukes Creek Mine Pan for gold and screen for gems yourself. Hwy. 75 P.O. Box 207 Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2625 Website: members.spree.com/ travel/dukescreek


Gold 'n Gem Grubbin' Mine Pan for gold and gemstones. 75 Gold Nugget Ln. Cleveland, GA 30538 706-865-5454 Website: www.goldngem.com The Gourd Place Learn about nature with educational exhibits and nature oriented retail shops. 2319 Duncan Bridge Rd. Sautee, GA 30571 706-865-4048 Website: www.gourdplace.com High Shoals Falls and High Shoals Scenic Area See the beauty of five waterfalls. Forest Service Rd. 283 Twenty miles north of Cleveland Cleveland, GA 30528 706-745-6928 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Horse Trough Falls GA Hwy. 75 and Forest Service Rd. 44 Helen, GA 30545 706-754-6221 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Museum of the Hills Experience the lifestyles of the hill country people of the South at beginning of the 1900s. Also visit Fantasy Kingdom filled with castles, cottages, and characters from fairy tales and nursery rhymes. P.O. Box 258 Main St. Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3140 Nora Mill Granary Visit an authentic working mill built in 1876. Free Admission. 7107 S. Main St. Helen, GA 30545 706-878-1280, 800-927-1289 Website: www.noramill.com Old Sautee Store Serving the valley for over 125 years, this store offers a combination of an old store museum and contemporary Scandinavian gifts. GA Hwy. 17 and GA Hwy. 255 Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-2281 Website: www.sauteestore.com

Raven Cliff Falls The water of this unusual falls flows through a split in the face of a solid rock outcropping. Off Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway Helen, GA 30545 706-754-6221 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Remember When Theatre 115 Escowee Dr. Helen, GA 30545 706-878-SHOW Website: www.rememberwhentheatre.com Sautee-Nacoochee Community Center This center, located in a restored turn-of the-century schoolhouse, houses a theater, art gallery, museum, and environmental studies room. 283 GA Hwy. 255 Sautee-Nacoochee, GA 30571 706-878-3300 Website: www.snca.org Sautee-Nacoochee Indian Mound See from the highway these ancient Indian mounds, the burial place of two tragic young lovers from warring tribes. GA Hwys. 75 and 17 Helen, GA 30545 706-878-2181 Website: www.helenga.org Scarlett's Secret This museum contains items relating to Gone With the Wind and the Civil War. 1902 GA Hwy. 17 Sautee, GA 30571 706-878-1028 Website: www.scarlettsecret.com Smithgall Woods Dukes Creek Conservation Area Enjoy fishing, trails, wildlife viewing, and more. 61 Tsalaki Tr. Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3087 Website: www.gastateparks.org Stovall Mill Covered Bridge This 35-foot bridge was built around 1895. GA Hwy. 255 Sautee, GA 30545 706-878-2181

Tray Mountain Wilderness Area Explore this vast wilderness area. Forest Service Rd. 698 and Appalachian Trail Helen, GA 30545 706-754-6221 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf Unicoi State Park Enjoy the cottages, lodge, and camping, swimming beach, boating, fishing, and trails. 1788 GA Hwy. 356 Helen, GA 30545 706-878-3982 Website: www.gastateparks.org Upper Chattahoochee River Recreation Area Enjoy camping, picnicking, and hiking. Forest Service Rd. 44 Helen, GA 30545 706-754-6221 Website: www.fs.fed.us/conf White County Courthouse Built in the mid-1800s. Cleveland, GA White County Historical Museum Learn local history and genealogical facts. On the Cleveland square White County Historical Society P.O. Box 1139 Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-3225, 706-865-2729, 706-865-7497 Yonah Mountain See the tallest mountain in White County. GA Hwy. 75 N. Cleveland, GA 30528 706-865-5356


Whitfield County - Dalton Whitfield County was created in 1851. The county was named for George Whitefield, an Anglican evangelist who established Bethesda Orphanage near Savannah in 1740.

Visitor Information Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau/Welcome Center 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd. Dalton, GA 30720 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258 Website: www.daltoncvb.com Dalton-Whitfield County Chamber of Commerce 524 Holiday Dr. Dalton, GA 30720 706-278-7373 Website: www.daltonchamber.org

Sites American Home Showplace Decorator Dream House This house is fully furnished with the latest in home decorating fashion. 3010 Old Dug Gap Rd. Dalton, GA 30722 706-277-3132, 800-262-3132 Website: www.carpetsofdalton.com Atlanta Campaign Pocket Park A part of the Blue and Gray Trail. U.S. Hwy. 41 N. Dalton, GA 30720 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258 Website: www.daltoncvb.com Blunt House This 1848 house was once home to Dalton's first mayor, postmaster, and religious leader. 506 S. Thornton Ave. Dalton, GA 30720 706-278-0217 Website: www.daltoncvb.com Carpet Mill Tour Please note that children under 16 are not permitted in the manufacturing plants. Contact the welcome center for more information or to schedule a tour. See Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau/Welcome Center for contact information.

Cohutta National Fish Hatchery See tanks of warm water species raised here. 5350 Red Clay Rd. N.W. Cohutta, GA 30710 706-694-8830 Website: www.daltoncvb.com Confederate Cemetery and Memorial Wall The burial place of 421 Confederate and 4 Union soldiers with a Memorial Wall in their honor. Emory St. in West Hill Cemetery Dalton, GA 30720 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258 Website: www.daltoncvb.com Creative Arts Guild This organization offers exhibits, classes, and more. 520 W. Waugh St. Dalton, GA 30720 706-278-0168 Website: www.creativeartsguild.org Crown Gardens and Archives Search for genealogical records. 715 Chattanooga Dr. Dalton, GA 30720 706-278-0217 Dalton Depot Dine in this pre-Civil War depot, one of few remaining after General Sherman's March to the Sea. 110 Depot St. Dalton, GA 30720 706-226-3160 Website: www.daltoncvb.com

Dalton Little Theatre This is the oldest community theater in the state. Its first production was in 1869. 210 N. Pentz St. Dalton, GA 30720 706-226-6618 Dug Gap Battle Park See breastworks built by Civil War soldiers. W. Dug Gap Battle Rd. Dalton, GA 30720 706-278-0217, 800-331-3258 Website: www.daltoncvb.com Hamilton House Museum Visit Dalton's oldest home, built in 1840. Learn the about the city's history. 701 Chattanooga Ave. Dalton, GA 30720 706-278-0217 Judd House and Garden Tour this fine 1921 home and garden. The home features a school room, nursery room, music room, spiral staircase, formal library, and much more. To schedule a tour, contact: Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau P.O. Box 2046 Dalton, GA 30722 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258 Website: www.daltoncvb.com Meadowlawn, The Clisby Austin House This structure was used as a hospital and by General Sherman's troops during the Civil War. Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 706-673-5152 Prater's Mill This 1855 gristmill is open during the county fair held each May and October. 500 Prater's Mill Rd. Dalton, GA 30721 706-694-6455 Website: www.pratersmill.org


Prater's Mill Foundation Offers a brochure of Varnell's historic markers. P.O. Drawer H Varnell, GA 30756 706-694-MILL Rocky Face Ridge Pavilion An Atlanta Campaign interpretive pavilion put up by the WPA in 1938. Learn about the event of the Atlanta Campaign that occurred here. The pavilion stands in front of the State Patrol Headquarters. Rocky Face, GA

Spring Creek Preserve See plants and animals along a trail through this wetlands reconstruction project. Boyles Mill Rd. Dalton, GA 30720 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258 Website: www.dutil.com/springcreek.htm Statue of Joseph E. Johnston Dedicated to Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston. Corner of Hamilton St. and Crawford Dalton, GA 30720 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258 Website: www.daltoncvb.com

Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel This, the oldest railroad tunnel in the South, dates back to the 1850s. The Great Locomotive Train Chase went through this tunnel in 1862. The Clisby Austin house, just west of the tunnel, was used by General Sherman during the Civil War. A Civil War reenactment is held here each September. Clisby Austin Rd. Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258 Website: www.daltoncvb.com Wink Theatre Offering shows and performances. 115 W. Crawford St. Dalton, GA 30721 706-226-WINK Website: www.winktheatre.com

Wilcox County - Abbeville Wilcox County was established in 1857. It was named for General Mark Wilcox who fought in the Indian wars. Wilcox served as a Georgia state representative three different times and worked to help create the Georgia Supreme Court.

Sites Abbeville United Methodist Church This structure was built in 1892. Free Admission. 233 S. Broad St. Abbeville, GA 31001 229-467-2652

New Hope Primitive Baptist Church This is Wilcox County's oldest church building. It was built in 1830. Hwy. 129 S. Abbeville, GA 31001 229-467-2705 Wilcox County Courthouse This impressive structure was completed in 1903. 103 N. Broad St. Abbeville, GA 31001 229-467-2640


Wilkes County - Washington Georgia's first county, Wilkes, was created in 1777. It was named in honor of John Wilkes, a British politician who supported the cause of the American colonies.

Visitor Information Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce 104 E. Liberty St. Washington, GA 30673 706-678-2013 Website: www.washingtonwilkes.com

Sites Callaway Plantation Explore the past at this living history museum where you can pick cotton, tour plantation homes, and see historic crafts. U.S. Hwy. 78 Washington, GA 30673 706-678-7060 Website: www.washingtonwilkes.com

Gill Point Recreation Area Enjoy the beach, boating, and picnic/shelter areas. Newford Circle Tignall, GA 30668 800-533-3478 Website: www.reserveusa.com Kettle Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Site of a crucial 1779 battle between British and Patriot forces. Warhill Rd. Washington, GA 30673 706-678-2013 Website: www.washingtonwilkes.com Mary Willis Library This, the first free library in the state, was built in 1888. Inside, see the chest that last held the Confederate gold. Free Admission. 204 E. Liberty St. Washington, GA 30673 706-678-7736 Website: www.washingtonwilkes.com North Wilkes Library/Archives/Museum This small museum exhibits the history of the Broad River Valley. The earliest settlers were Creek and Cherokee. Chickasaw also lived in the area. Nine miles north of Washington 706-285-2453

Robert Toombs House Historic Site See period furniture, Civil War exhibits, and a film in the mansion of this Confederate leader. 216 E. Robert Toombs Ave. Washington, GA 30673 706-678-2226 Website: www.gastateparks.org Second Time Around See animals such as goats, llamas, pigs, sheep, donkeys, and Japanese koi fish. 1146 Hendry Ln. Washington, GA 30673 706-678-4902 Website: www.washingtonwilkes.com Washington Historical Museum Explore the history of Wilkes County. See Civil War and Indian artifacts. 308 E. Robert Toombs Ave. Washington, GA 30673 706-678-2105 Website: www.washingtonwilkes.com/ attractions.html

Wilkinson County - Irwinton Wilkinson County, created in 1803, was named for General James B. Wilkinson. Wilkinson was among the U.S. commissioners who negotiated with the Creek Indians the Treaty of Fort Wilkinson. Wilkinson also served in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and was the first governor of the Louisiana Territory.

Visitor Information Wilkinson County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 161 Irwinton, GA 31042 478-946-2236

Sites Wilkinson County Courthouse This courthouse was built in 1924. Irwinton, GA 478-946-1122 Website: www.accucomm.net/~wilcoboc


Worth County - Sylvester Worth County was created in 1853. It was named for Major General William J. Worth of New York who gained fame during his service in the Mexican War. Major William Harris was under Worth's command during the war and was later a leader in the formation of a new county in Georgia which he suggested be named in Worth's honor.

Visitor Information Worth County-Sylvester Chamber of Commerce 301 E. Franklin St. Sylvester, GA 31791 229-776-7718 Website: www.peanut.org

Sites Worth County Courthouse This courthouse was originally completed in 1905, but was substantially rebuilt after a fire in 1982. 201 N. Main St. Sylvester, GA 31791 229-776-8200


Part Two:

The Subject Guide


To obtain information about each site listed here, look in Part One: The County Guide, under the county where the site is located.

The Arts

Architecture and Fashion

Baldwin Allen's Market Building Ben Hill Fitzgerald Architectural Treasures Driving Tour Fulton The Castle Hall Bete Todd Wages and Princess Lucie Shirazi Vintage Clothing Collections Polk The Round House Whitfield American Home Showplace Decorator Dream House

Music Barrow Sharpton Opera House Bibb Georgia Music Hall of Fame Bibb Grand Opera House Bibb Otis Redding Statue Bibb Sidney Lanier Cottage Bulloch Statesboro-Georgia Southern Symphony Carroll Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace Clayton Spivey Hall, Clayton College and State University Dougherty Albany Symphony Orchestra Floyd Rome Symphony Orchestra Forsyth Lanierland Music Park Fulton Atlanta Opera Fulton Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Franklin Clem's Shoal Creek Music Park Glynn Jekyll Island Summer Musical Theatre Festival Habersham Loudermilk Boarding House Museum Hart Bluegrass Express Muscogee Columbus Symphony Orchestra at RiverCenter Muscogee Springer Opera House Richmond WAAW Radio Terrell Sound Play, Inc. Troup Hoofer's Gospel Barn

Fine Art, Folk Art, and Crafts

Baldwin John Marlor Arts Center Bartow Booth Western Art Museum Bartow Etowah Arts Gallery Ben Hill Colony Art Gallery Bibb Middle Georgia Pottery Bibb Museum of Arts and Sciences Carroll Carrollton Cultural Arts Center Chatham Roy Ellis Gallery/Compass Prints, Inc. Chatham Telfair Museum of Art


Chattooga Paradise Gardens Park and Museum Cherokee Cherokee County Arts Center Clarke Fire Station Number Two Clarke The Gallery at 166 Clarke Georgia Museum of Art Clarke Lamar Dodd School of Art Gallery Clarke Lyndon House Arts Center Clarke Tate Student Center Gallery Clayton Arts Clayton Gallery Cobb Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Coffee Coffee Alliance for the Arts Coffee Heritage Art Walk Colquitt Colquitt County Arts Center Colquitt Southwest Georgia Bank Art Gallery Coweta Bonnie Castle Bed and Breakfast Dade Rising Fawn Fiber Studio Dawson Bowen Center for the Arts Decatur Firehouse Center and Gallery Dougherty Albany Area Arts Council Dougherty Albany Museum of Art Douglas Cultural Arts Center Fannin Blue Ridge Mountain Art Associates Fulton American Museum of Papermaking Fulton Atlanta International Museum of Art and Design Fulton Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Fulton Center for Puppetry Arts Fulton Eclectic Electric Gallery Fulton Fay Gold Gallery Fulton Hammonds House Galleries and Resource Center Fulton High Museum of Art and High Museum of Art, Folk Art, and Photography Fulton Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Fulton Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center Greene Iron Horse Glynn Faith Chapel Glynn Glynn Art Association Glynn Jekyll Island Arts Association Exhibit Glynn Left Bank Gallery Glynn Olde Town Arts Center/Hendrix School for the Arts Gordon Harris Art Center Gwinnett Buford Artist Colony Gwinnett Jacquelin Casey Hudgens Center for the Arts Habersham Burton Emporium and Gallery Habersham Hartford House Habersham Mark of the Potter Hall Brenau University Permanent Art Collection Hall Smithgall Arts Center Hall Quinlan Visual Arts Hancock Sparta-Hancock County Museum Haralson Peacock and Possum Tales Heritage Arts Center Hart The Arts Center Lowndes Lowndes/Valdosta Cultural Arts Center


Muscogee Columbus Museum Muscogee Columbus Museum Uptown Muscogee Joseph House Gallery Cooperative Muscogee The Studio of Jill Chancey Philips Oconee Happy Valley Pottery Oconee Haygood House and Chappelle Gallery Oconee Oconee Cultural Arts Center Paulding Fine Arts Center Peach Annabelle Lundy Fetterman Porcelain Museum Peach C. W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center Peach Jail House Alley Art Center Pickens Artist-In-Residence Pickens Sharptop Mountains Art Center Polk The Art Center Rabun Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts Rabun Hambridge Center Rabun Tallulah Gallery Richmond Artists' Row Richmond Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art Richmond Morris Museum of Art Spalding Griffin Museum and Art Gallery Thomas Thomasville Cultural Center Tift Atlantic Coastline Artists Gallery Tift Tift Museum of Arts and Heritage Toombs Altama Museum of Art and History Toombs Ohoopee Regional Council for the Arts Troup Chattahoochee Valley Art Museum Troup Lamar Dodd Art Center Ware Okefenokee Heritage Center White BabyLand General Hospital Whitfield Creative Arts Guild

Theater and Dance Bartow Grand Theatre of Cartersville Bartow Legion Theater and the Pumphouse Players Ben Hill Grand Theatre Bibb Douglass Theatre Bulloch Performing Arts Center Cherokee Canton Theatre Clarke Athens Creative Theatre Clarke Classic Center Clarke Morton Theatre Clarke UGA Performing Arts Center Chatham Lucas Theatre for the Arts Chatham Savannah Theatre Cobb Theater in the Square Coffee Martin Centre Colquitt Colquitt County Arts Center Coweta Newnan Community Theatre Company Decatur Bainbridge Little Theatre


Dougherty Theatre Albany Floyd Rome Little Theatre Fulton Academy Theatre Fulton Fox Theater Fulton Georgia Ensemble Theatre Fulton King Plow Arts Center/Actor's Express Theater Company Fulton Rialto Center for the Performing Arts Fulton Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center Fulton Roswell Cultural Arts Center Fulton Southside Theater Guild Fulton Village Playhouse of Roswell Glynn Ritz Theatre Gwinnett Aurora Theater Gwinnett Gwinnett Ballet Theatre Hall Gainesville Ballet Company Hart Hart County Community Theatre Laurens Theatre Dublin Lowndes Dosta Playhouse Lumpkin Holly Theatre Miller Cotton Hall Muscogee Liberty Theater Cultural Center Muscogee RiverCenter for the Performing Arts Polk The Art Center Polk Cedartown Civic Auditorium Pulaski Old Opera House Richmond Imperial Theatre Seminole Olive Theatre Sumter Rylander Theatre Telfair Old South Georgia College Auditorium Thomas Thomasville Cultural Center Tift Tift Theater for the Performing Arts Upson Ritz Theater Ware Waycross Area Community Theatre White Remember When Theatre

Culture

African and African American Bartow Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center Bibb Tubman African American Museum Burke Thomas Grove Baptist Church Camden Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum Carroll Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace Chatham Beach Institute African-American Museums and Cultural Center Chatham First African Baptist Church Chatham King-Tisdell Cottage Chatham Laurel Grove South Cemetery Chatham Owens-Thomas House Chatham Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum


Clarke Chestnut Grove School Clarke Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery Clarke Morton Theatre Clarke Myers Dormitory Dougherty Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum Fulton APEX Museum Fulton Hammonds House Galleries and Resource Center Fulton Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Fulton Shrine of the Black Madonna Pan African Orthodox Christian Church Liberty Dorchester Academy National Historic Place Liberty Seabrook Village McIntosh Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve McIntosh St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church Morgan Morgan County African American Museum Muscogee Liberty Theater Cultural Center Richmond Cedar Grove Cemetery Richmond Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Richmond Paine College Richmond Springfield Baptist Church Richmond Springfield Village Park Richmond Tabernacle Baptist Church Rockdale Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit

Amish and Mennonite Dooly Kauffman's Strawberry and Farm Market Dooly Yoder's Deitsch Haus

Appalachian and the Southern United States Cherokee Funk Heritage Center Lumpkin Dahlonega Mountain Music and Medicine Show Lumpkin Folkways Center of the Georgia Mountains Miller Museum of Southern Culture Rabun Foxfire Museum Towns Reach of Song White Museum of the Hills

Chinese DeKalb Chinatown Square

European Bibb Venetian Carousel Floyd Rome City Hall and Capitoline Wolf Hall Carousel at Colonial Lakeshore Mall White Charlemagne's Kingdom


Jewish Chatham Temple Mickve Israel Archives Museum Fulton Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Fulton William Bremen Jewish Heritage Museum

Native American

Bartow Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site Butts Indian Springs Hotel Camden Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum Cherokee Funk Heritage Center Clayton Rex Mill Crawford Museum of Southeastern Indians Douglas Dog River Excavation Exhibit Early Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park Effingham Historic Effingham Society's Old Jail Museum Floyd Chieftans Museum Gordon Calhoun Memorial Arch Gordon New Echota Cherokee Capitol State Historic Site Glynn Lover's Oak Greene Scull Shoals Hall Chief Whitepath's Cabin, Georgia Mountains History Museum Hart Center of the World Monument Lee Chehaw Indian Monument Lumpkin Medicine Bow, Ltd. Lumpkin Stories of the Mountains Miller Tribute to the American Indian Morgan Bowl Springs Park Murray Chief Vann House Historic Site Putnam Rock Eagle Effigy Union Blood Mountain Archaeological Area Walker Chief John Ross House White Sautee-Nacoochee Indian Mound Wilkes North Wilkes Library/Archives/Museum

Western America Bartow Booth Western Art Museum

American History

Early America (Native American through Early 1800s) Baldwin Lockerly Hall Baldwin Old Governor's Mansion Banks Fort Hollingsworth White House Barrow Fort Yargo State Park Bartow Cooper's Friendship Monument Bartow Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area


Bartow Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site Bibb Fort Hawkins Bibb Hay House Bibb Woodruff House Burke Burke County Courthouse Butts Indian Springs Hotel Camden Washington Oak Chatham Bethesda Home for Boys Chatham Chatham County Garden Center and Botanical Gardens Chatham Colonial Park Cemetery Chatham Davenport House Museum Chatham Forsyth Park Chatham Old Harbor Light and Oglethorpe Bench Chatham U.S. Custom House Chatham William Scarbrough House Chatham Wormsloe State Historic Site Chattahoochee Old Chattahoochee County Courthouse Cherokee Funk Heritage Center Clarke Church-Waddel-Brumby House Museum Clarke Founders Memorial Garden Clarke Upson House Clay Dill House Clay Outpost Replica Clay Sutton's Corner Frontier Store Museum Clayton Stately Oaks Clayton Rex Mill Cobb Root House Museum Columbia Columbia County Courthouse Coweta Oak Grove Plantation Garden and B & B Crawford Benjamin Hawkins Gravesite Crawford Benjamin Hawkins Monument Crawford Museum of Southeastern Indians Crawford Texas Lone Star State Flag Historical Marker Dawson Dawson County Courthouse DeKalb Historic Complex of DeKalb Historical Society Douglas Dog River Excavation Exhibit Early Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park Effingham Georgia Salzburger Society Museum Effingham Historic Effingham Society's Old Jail Museum Effingham New Ebenezer Retreat Center Elbert Nancy Hart Cabin Elbert Old Dan Tucker's Gravesite Floyd Chieftans Museum Fulton Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Fulton Smith Plantation House Glynn Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site Glynn Bloody Marsh Battle Site Glynn Horton House Ruins Gordon New Echota Cherokee Capitol State Historic Site Greene The Big Store Greene Greene County Courthouse


Greene Greensboro's Old Gaol Jail Greene Mercer Chapel Greene Scull Shoals Gwinnett Elisha Winn House Hall Chief Whitepath's Cabin, Georgia Mountains History Museum Hancock Glen Mary Plantation Hancock Shoulderbourne Plantation Jackson Crawford W. Long Museum Jasper Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway Jasper Seven Islands Trail Jefferson Revolutionary Cemetery Jefferson Old Market House Jefferson Old Savannah Road Lee Chehaw Indian Monument Liberty Fort Morris Historic Site Liberty LeConte Woodsman National Historic Place Liberty Midway Church Lincoln Elijah Clark State Park Long Jones Creek Church Museum Lowndes Lake Park Area Historical Society Museum Lumpkin Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site Marion Marion County Courthouse Marion Shiloh-Marion Baptist Church and Cemetery Marion Old Marion County Courthouse McDuffie Historic Wrightsboro McDuffie The Rock House McIntosh Fort King George Historic Site McIntosh Reynolds Mansion Meriwether Grand Wisteria Plantation Bed and Breakfast Inn Monroe Grave of William Culloden Monroe Jarrell 1920 House Monroe Jarrell Plantation Historic Site Morgan Heritage Hall Morgan Madison City Cemetery Morgan Richter Cottage Morgan Rogers House Murray Chief Vann House Historic Site Murray Fort Mountain State Park Murray God's Acre Murray Murray County Courthouse Muscogee Heritage Park Newton Gaither Plantation Oconee Eagle Tavern Welcome Center, Museum, and Gift Shop Peirce Blackshear Military Road Pickens Oglethorpe Monument Pulaski Taylor Hall Putnam Rock Eagle Effigy Richmond Appleby House/Appleby Branch Library Richmond Augusta Canal Interpretive Center Richmond Church of the Most Holy Trinity Richmond Enterprise Mill


Richmond Ezekiel Harris House Richmond Meadow Garden House Museum Richmond Old Medical College Richmond Signers Monument Richmond Springfield Baptist Church Richmond Springfield Village Park Richmond St. Paul's Episcopal Church Richmond William Few Homestead Screven Burton's Ferry Site Spalding Bailey-Tebault House Stephens Traveler's Rest Historic Site Stewart Bedingfield Inn Museum Stewart Westville Village Thomas Hardy Bryan House Thomas Melhana, The Grand Plantation Troup LaFayette Fountain Truetlen Troup's Tomb Upson Pettigrew-White-Stamps House Walker Chief John Ross House Walker Gordon-Lee Mansion Walker John B. Gordon Hall Walker Villanow General Store Walton Davis-Edwards House Ware Obediah's Okefenok Warren Burkhalter Home Warren Ogeechee River Mill Warren Rock Mill Plantation Washington Georgia's Oldest Jail White Sautee-Nacoochee Indian Mound White White County Courthouse Whitfield Blunt House Whitfield Dalton Depot Whitfield Hamilton House Museum Wilkes Callaway Plantation Wilkes Kettle Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield Wilkes North Wilkes Library/Archives/Museum

Civil War Era Banks Ragsdale Mill Bartow Allatoona Pass Battlefield Bartow Cartersville Depot Bartow Cassville Confederate Cemetery Bartow Watts Home Ben Hill Blue and Gray Museum Ben Hill Evergreen Cemetery Ben Hill Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site Bibb Cannonball House and Civil War Museum Brooks Brooks County Couthouse Bryan Fort McAllister Historic Park Burke Confederate Memorial Cemetery


Carroll Confederate Monument Catoosa Old Stone Church Museum Catoosa Ringgold Gap Pavilion Catoosa Whitman-Anderson House Chatham Fort Pulaski National Monument Chatham Owens-Thomas House Chatham St. Johns Church and Parish House Clarke Double-Barreled Cannon Clay Frontier Village Clayton Patrick Cleburne Confederate Memorial Cemetery Clayton Road to Tara Museum Clayton Warren House Cobb Gone With the Wind Movie Museum Cobb Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Cobb Marietta Confederate Cemetery/Marietta City Cemetery Cobb Marietta National Cemetery Cobb Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History Colquitt Greenfield Church Site Coweta Male Academy Museum Decatur Willis Park Dodge Confederate Monument Effingham Historic Effingham Society's Old Jail Museum Floyd Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau, Welcome Center Floyd Noble Brothers Foundry Fulton Atlanta Cyclorama Fulton Lost Mill Workers of Roswell Monument Gordon Confederate Cemetery-Battle of Resaca Gordon Oakleigh Gordon Resaca Pavilion Greene Greensboro City Cemetery Gwinnett Lander-Cain House and Sweetwater Cemetery Hall Confederate Statue Harris Fort Tyler Jefferson Ogeechee Crossing Park Lamar Confederate Cemetery-Barnesville Lowndes Sunset Hill Cemetery McDuffie Women of the Sixties Monument Muscogee Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum Newton Oxford College Paulding New Hope Church Monument Paulding Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site Pierce Blackshear Civil War Prison Pierce Pierce County Heritage Museum and Depot Pike Inn Scarlett's Footsteps Polk Confederate Memorial Putnam Confederate Cemetery Richmond Confederate Monument Richmond Confederate Powderworks Chimney Richmond Magnolia Cemetery Spalding Stonewall Cemetery Sumter Andersonville Civil War Village


Sumter Andersonville National Historic Site Taliaferro A. H. Stephens State Park Troup Bellevue Historical Home Troup Confederate Cemetery Walker Battles for Chattanooga Museum Walton William Harris Homestead Washington Brown House Museum Washington Old City Cemetery Wayne Downtown Historical Marker White Scarlett's Secret Whitfield Confederate Cemetery and Memorial Wall Whitfield Dug Gap Battle Park Whitfield Meadowlawn, The Clisby Austin House Whitfield Rocky Face Ridge Pavilion Whitfield Statue of Joseph E. Johnston Whitfield Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel Wilkes Mary Willis Library Wilkes Robert Toombs House Historic Site

Reconstruction and the Late 1800s Banks Banks County Jail Banks Smithville Village Barrien Berrien County Courthouse Bartow Euharlee Covered Bridge and History Museum Bartow Historic Corra Harris House Bartow Kingston Confederate Museum and Kingston History Museum Bartow Roselawn Museum Bartow World's First Coca-Cola Painted Wall Sign Bibb Grand Opera House Bibb Sidney Lanier Cottage Brooks Quitman City Hall Bulloch Bulloch County Courthouse Butts Butts County Courthouse Butts Flovilla 1885 School House Camden Plum Orchard Mansion Carroll Horton's Books and Gifts Chatham Cotton Exchange Chatham Massie Heritage Interpretation Center Clarke Chestnut Grove School Clarke Old Athens Jail Clarke Seney-Stovall Chapel Clarke Taylor-Grady House Clay Clay County Courthouse Clay New Park Cemetery and Gazebo Clayton 1898 Courthouse Clayton Ashley Oaks Mansion Clayton Jonesboro Greenhouse Clinch Clinch County Courthouse Cobb Historic Village at Life University Coffee Heritage Art Walk


Crawford John Pemberton Birthplace-Crawford County Dodge Eastman House Dodge Williamson Mausoleum Dooly Dooly Campground Tabernacle Dooly Dooly County Courthouse Early Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge Elbert Elbert County Couthouse Floyd Old Floyd County Courthouse Fulton Williams-Payne House Hancock Hancock County Courthouse Jackson Hoschton Depot Jackson Jackson County Courthouse Jeff Davis Hazlehurst Historical Museum Johnson Johnson County Courthouse Liberty Seabrook Village Lowndes Crescent House Lumpkin Folkways Center of the Georgia Mountains Macon Macon County Courthouse McIntosh St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church Monroe Anderson House Museum Morgan Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Morgan Rose Cottage Murray Old Spring Place Methodist Church Oconee Elder's Mill Covered Bridge Oglethorpe Oglethorpe County Courthouse Paulding Paulding County Courthouse Pickens Kirby-Quinton Heritage Cabin Pike Pike County Courthouse Polk Rose Hill Cemetery and Gazebo Pulaski Pulaski County Courthouse Randolph Andrew College Randolph Randolph County Courthouse Richmond Paine College Rockdale Old Jail Museum Schley Schley County Courthouse Spalding Doc Holliday Museum Sumter Windsor Hotel Talbot Talbot County Courthouse Terrell Terrell County Courthouse Thomas Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site Tift Georgia Agrirama Union Union County Courthouse Walton McDaniel Tichenor House Washington Washington County Courthouse Walker Coke Oven Park Walker Crawfish Springs Walker Lee and Gordon's Mill Walker Walker County Regional Heritage and Model Train Museum Walton Walton County Courthouse White Stovall Mill Covered Bridge Whitfield Dalton Little Theatre


Twentieth Century

Appling Appling County Courthouse Atkinson Atkinson County Courthouse Atkinson McCranie Brothers Turpentine Still Atkinson Springhead Methodist Church Cemetery Bacon Bacon County Courthouse Banks Blind Suzie Covered Bridge Barrow Barrow County Courthouse Barrow Barrow County Museum Barrow Russell Family Cemetery Bartow Atlanta Campaign Pocket Park Bartow Bartow County Courthouse Berrien World War I Doughboy Statue Bibb Federated Garden Club Center Bleckley Bleckley County Courthouse Brantley Brantley County Courthouse Bryan Richmond Hill Historical Society and Museum Bulloch Statesboro City Hall Calhoun Calhoun County Courthouse Candler 1902 Train Depot Candler 1928 Metter Commissary Candler Candler County Courthouse Catoosa Catoosa County Courthouse Carroll Carroll County Courthouse Carroll Susan Hayward Gravesite Monument Carroll Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace Chatham City Hall Chatham Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Chatham First African Baptist Church Chattooga Chattooga County Courthouse Clarke Arncroft House Clarke Fire Station Number Two Clarke Morton Theatre Clarke Myers Dormitory Coffee Ashley-Slater House Museum Coffee Heritage Station Museum Coffee Veterans Memorial and Museum Colquitt Colquitt County Courthouse Colquitt Old Colquitt County Jail Columbia Laurel and Hardy Museum of Harlem, Georgia Cook Cook County Courthouse Coweta Coweta County Courthouse Crisp Crisp County Courthouse Dade Dade County Courthouse Dougherty Astronauts Monument Decatur Decatur County Courthouse Dodge Dodge County Courthouse Dodge Standard Candy Company Dooly Walter F. George Law Museum


Dougherty Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum Douglas Douglas County Courthouse Early Early County Courthouse Echols Echols County Courthouse Emanuel Emanuel County Courthouse Evans Evans County Courthouse Floyd Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum Floyd Rome City Hall and Capitoline Wolf Forsyth Forsyth County Courthouse Forsyth Poole's Mill Covered Bridge Franklin Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge Franklin Franklin County Courthouse Fulton Historic Mansell House and Gardens Fulton Milton Log Cabin Fulton Herndon Home Fulton King Center Fulton Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Fulton William Bremen Jewish Heritage Museum Glascock Glascock County Courthouse Grady Grady County Courthouse Gwinnett Mechanicsville School House Hall Beulah Rucker Museum Hall Historic Hall County Courthouse Haralson Historic Haralson County Courthouse Harris Harris County Courthouse Heard Heard County Courthouse Houston Sam Nunn Exhibit Irwin Irwin County Courthouse Jasper Historic Courthouse Jenkins Jenkins County Courthouse Jones Jones County Courthouse Lamar Lamar County Courthouse Lanier Lanier County Courthouse Lanier Milltown Murals Laurens Laurens County Courthouse Lee Lee County Courthouse Liberty Seabrook Village Lincoln Lincoln County Courthouse Long Long County Courthouse Long Ludowici Well Lowndes Barber-Pittman House Lowndes Converse-Dalton-Ferrell House Lowndes Lowndes County Courthouse Lowndes Valdosta City Hall Madison Madison County Courthouse Meriwether Georgian Inn Bed and Breakfast Meriwether Little White House State Historic Site Meriwether Meriwether County Courthouse Miller Millennium Murals Miller Miller County Courthouse Mitchell Mitchell County Courthouse


Montgomery Montgomery County Courthouse Murray Chatsworth Depot Murray Cisco School Murray Wright Hotel Muscogee Muscogee County Courthouse Peach Jolly Nut Company Pickens Historic Tate House Pickens Old Pickens County Jail Pierce Pierce County Courthouse Polk Goodyear Mill Village Polk Polk County Courthouse Polk Polk County Courthouse #2 Polk Polk County Historical Society Museum and Gardens Polk West Cinema Putnam Putnam County Courthouse Randolph Fletcher Henderson House Richmond St. Paul's Episcopal Church Richmond Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home Screven Screven County Courthouse Seminole Two Palm Courthouse Stephens Stephens County Courthouse Stewart Hatchett Drug Store Museum Stewart Stewart County Courthouse Sumter Habitat for Humanity International Headquarters Sumter Habitat for Humanity International Tour Center and Museum Sumter Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Sumter Koinonia Farms Sumter Lindbergh Memorial Taliaferro Taliaferro County Courthouse Tattnall Tattnall County Courthouse Taylor Taylor County Courthouse Telfair Telfair County Courthouse Thomas Pebble Hill Plantation Truetlen Soperton City Hall Truetlen Truetlen County Courthouse Troup Callaway Memorial Tower Troup Troup County Courthouse Turner Turner County Courthouse Twiggs Twiggs County Courthouse Upson Historic Courthouse Square Walker Walker County Courthouse Walton Home Town of Monica Michael Warren Fountain Campground Warren Warren County Courthouse Webster Webster County Courthouse Wheeler Wheeler County Courthouse Whitfield Judd House and Garden Wilcox Wilcox County Courthouse Wilkinson Wilkinson County Courthouse Worth Worth County Courthouse


Government and Politics Baldwin Georgia's Antebellum Capitol Museum Baldwin Museum and Archives of Georgia Education Baldwin Old Capitol Fulton Federal Reserve Monetary Museum Fulton Georgia State Capitol, Georgia Capitol Museum, and Capitol Education Center Fulton Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Gwinnett Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Meriwether Little White House State Historic Site Richmond Old Government House Sumter Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

Literature Bartow Historic Corra Harris House Bibb Sidney Lanier Cottage Fulton Margaret Mitchell House Fulton Wren's Nest House Museum Glynn Lanier Oak Tree Putnam Br'er Rabbit Statue Putnam Uncle Remus Museum

Military (see also Civil War Era) Catoosa Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Catoosa Sixth Cavalry Museum Chatham Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum Chatham Old Fort Jackson Clarke U.S. Navy Supply Corps Museum Colquitt Colquitt County War Memorial Crisp Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park Crisp Lake Blackshear Dougherty Freedom Flame Dougherty Marine Corps Logistics Base Dougherty Royal Air Force Memorial Daugherty Veterans Riverfront Park Floyd Rome Army Store Museum Fulton Faces of War Memorial Glynn Mary Ross Waterfront Park Gordon Calhoun Memorial Arch Hall Riverside Military Academy Haralson Helton Howland Park Haralson Veterans Memorial and Medal of Honor Park Houston Museum of Aviation Liberty Fort Stewart Military Museum McIntosh Fort King George Historic Site Muscogee National Infantry Museum Richmond Signal Corp. Museum Sumter National Prisoner of War Museum


Telfair Veteran's Park Union Union County War Memorial

State Historic Sites

Bartow Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site Ben Hill Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site Chatham Wormsloe State Historic Site Glynn Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site Gordon New Echota Cherokee Capitol State Historic Site Liberty Fort Morris Historic Site Lumpkin Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site McIntosh Fort King George Historic Site Meriwether Little White House State Historic Site Monroe Jarrell Plantation Historic Site Murray Chief Vann House Historic Site Paulding Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site Stephens Traveler's Rest Historic Site Thomas Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site Wilkes Robert Toombs House Historic Site

General History Appling Appling County Heritage Center Banks Banks County Courthouse Baldwin Central State Hospital Bartow Bartow County Genealogical Society Research Library Bartow Bartow History Center Bartow Etowah Valley Historical Society Collection/Library Bibb Ocmulgee National Monument Bibb Rose Hill Cemetery Bibb Tubman African American Museum Bibb Washington Memorial Library Bulloch Georgia Southern University Museum Brooks Brooks County Museum and Cultural Center Burke Burke County Museum Camden Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum Camden Dungeness Ruins Camden Oak Grove Cemetery Camden Orange Hall House Museum Carroll Beth Harmon Williamson Cultural Art Center Carroll Roopville Archives and Historical Society Chatham Andrew Low House Chatham Bonaventure Cemetery Chatham Georgia Historical Society Chatham Girl Scouts First Headquarters Chatham Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Chatham Kiah Museum Chatham Savannah History Museum Chatham Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Chatham Tybee Island Beach


Chatham Tybee Island Lightstation and Tybee Museum Chatham Waving Girl Statue Clay Coleman Opera House and Museum Clayton Antique Funeral Museum/Margaret Mitchell Playhouse Clayton Clayton County Jail and History Center Clayton Historic Village Cobb Brumby Hall and Gardens Cobb Cobb County Youth Museum Cobb Marietta Fire Museum Cobb Marietta Museum of History Cobb Smyrna Museum Colquitt Ellen Payne Odom Genealogical Library Colquitt Museum of Colquitt County History Columbia Grovetown Museum Coweta Buggy Shop Museum Decatur Firehouse Center and Gallery DeKalb Stone Mountain Park Dougherty Santa Museum Dougherty Thronateeske Heritage Center Fayette Holliday Dorsey-Fife House Floyd Myrtle Hill Cemetery Floyd Rome Area History Museum Floyd Rome's Clocktower Museum Franklin Franklin County Historical Society Museum Fulton American Museum of Papermaking Fulton Atlanta History Center Fulton Atlanta Preservation Center Fulton Bulloch Hall Fulton Fernbank Museum of Natural History Fulton Georgia Department of Archives and History Fulton Historic Oakland Cemetery Fulton Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University Fulton Old Campbell County Museum Fulton Rhodes Hall Fulton Roswell Fire Museum Fulton Roswell Historical Society Fulton Teaching Museum North Fulton World of Coca-Cola Museum DeKalb Old Courthouse on the Square Glynn Brunswick History Museum Glynn Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District Glynn Fort Frederica National Monument Glynn Island History Center Glynn Mary Miller Doll Museum Gordon Oakleigh Greene Historical Society Museum Gwinnett Gwinnett Historical Society/Gwinnett History Center Gwinnett Gwinnett History Museum Habersham Mauldin House Hall Alta Vista Cemetery and Longstreet Gravesite Hancock Sparta-Hancock County Museum


Haralson West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa Harris Chipley Historical Center Hart Hart County Historical Museum Heard Heard County Historical Center and Museum Jackson Sheilds-Ethridge Heritage Farm Jefferson Jefferson County Courthouse Johnson Kite Museum Jones Old Clinton Roadside Park Lamar Old Jail Museum and Archives Laurens Dublin Laurens Museum Liberty Midway Museum Lincoln Lincoln County Historical Park Lowndes Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum McDuffie McDuffie Museum, Inc. Monroe Monroe County Museum and Genealogy Room Morgan Morgan County African American Museum Murray Chatsworth-Murray County Library Oconee Akridge Cemetery Paulding Paulding County Museum Peach Byron Depot Richmond Augusta Museum of History Richmond Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Richmond Riverwalk Augusta Spalding Griffin Museum and Art Gallery Stephens Stephens County Historical Museum Sumter Georgia Rural Telephone Museum Sumter National Prisoner of War Museum Thomas Thomas County Museum of History Thomas Thomasville Genealogical, History, and Fine Arts Library Toombs Ladson Genealogical Library Troup Troup County Historical Society and Archives Union Union County Historical Society Museum Upson Thomaston-Upson Archives Walton Town Well Ware Okefenokee Heritage Center Washington Washington County Genealogical Museum Wayne Little Red Caboose Wayne Wayne County Courthouse White Old Sautee Store White White County Historical Museum Whitfield Crown Gardens and Archives Wilkes Washington Historical Museum

Nature, Science, and Technology

Agriculture

Bartow Possum Trot Farm Bartow Pumpkin Patch Farm Brooks Dewitt Produce Co., Inc.


Brooks Lawson Peach Shed Cherokee Cagle's Dairy MAiZE Coffee General Coffee State Park Cook Sumners Pecan Groves Coweta Senoia Coffee Company Crawford Dickey Farms Dawson Burt's Farm Dooly Ellis Brothers Pecans Dooly Georgia State Cotton Museum Early Peanut Monument Evans Claxton Bakery Evans Georgia Fruit Cake Company Fannin Mercier Orchards Gilmer Apple Orchard Alley Gilmer Hillcrest Orchards Habersham Apple Monument Hall Poultry Park Jackson Sheilds-Ethridge Heritage Farm Jeff Davis Sweet Carrot Tours Jeff Davis Frogbottom Gristmill Jefferson The Gourd Farm Lamar B. Lloyd's Pecans Lamar Swint's Pecans and Candies Laurens Chappell's Mill Macon Kauffman's Strawberry and Farm Market Monroe Jarrell Plantation Historic Site Oconee Miller's Blueberries Peach Big 6 Farm Pulaski Gooseneck Farms Putnam Lane Packing Company Sumter DeSoto Nut House Talbot Old South Farm Museum and Agricultural Learning Center Tattnall Bland Farms Taylor AgriMaze at Taylor Orchards Terrell Mark's Melon Patch Terrell National Peanut Research Laboratory Thomas Sweet Grass Dairy Tift Coastal Plains Experiment Station Tift Nespal Toombs Farm Tours of Vidalia Turner Calhoun Produce Turner World's Largest Peanut Union Georgia Mountain Experiment Station Union Southern Tree Plantation Warren Ogeechee River Mill White Nora Mill Granary


Animals, Birds, and Wildlife Management Areas Banks Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area Bulloch Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q. Ball Jr. Raptor Center Cherokee Tanglewood Farm Clarke Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail Dade Rising Fawn Fiber Studio Dawson Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area Dawson Kangaroo Conservation Center Dawson Rainbow Nation and Aunt Susan's Animal Rescue Zoo Dodge Cypress Lake Plantation Dooly Flint River Wildlife Management Area Dougherty The Parks at Chehaw Elbert Broad River Wildlife Management Area Elbert Elbert County Wildlife Management Area Evans Wilbanks Apiaries Fulton Zoo Atlanta Gilmer Cohutta Wildlife Management Area Gilmer Rich Mountain Wildlife Area Glynn Jim Fowler's Life in the Wild Glynn Low Country Alligator Farm Gwinnett/Walton Carousel Quarters Animal Farm Gwinnett Yellow River Game Ranch Habersham Lake Buton Wildlife Management Area Habersham Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area Habersham Sunburst Stables Hall Montara Farm Haralson Bud Jones Taxidermy Museum Harris Big Bear Farm Harris Butts Mill Farm Harris Chuck-Bar Emu Ranch Harris Roosevelt Riding Stables Harris Wild Animal Safari Hart Hart County Wildlife Management Area Henry Noah's Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center Jasper Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Jasper Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Jeff Davis Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area Jeff Davis Old Red Barn Gift Shop and Blue Goose Antiques Lanier Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge Lowndes Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area Lumpkin Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area Lumpkin Chestatee Wildlife Management Area Lumpkin Chestatee Wildlife Preserve Lumpkin Sunny Farms North Madison JC Ostrich Ranch McDuffie Clarks Hill Lake Wildlife Management Area McIntosh Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge Mitchell Glass Gator Farm Monroe Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area Muscogee Snyder Farms Stables


Murray Fort Mountain Stables Murray Lake Conasauga Recreation Area and Lake Conasauga Songbird Management Area Pickens Swan Center Monastery Rabun Dillard House Stables Rabun Tut's Game Preserve Rabun Warwoman Wildlife Management Area Richmond Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Telfair Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area Telfair Muskhogean Wildlife Management Area Thomas Birdsong Nature Center Towns Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Areas Union Cooper's Creek Wildlife Management Area Union Trackrock Stables Walton see Gwinnett Warren Ogeechee Wildlife Management Area Wayne Rayonier Wildlife Management Area White Black Forest Bear Park and Reptile Exhibit White Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area White Cross Creek Stables Wilkes Second Time Around

Aquatic Life Appling Altamaha River Ben Hill Bowens Mill Fish Hatchery Camden Sweetwater Fishery Chatham Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Chatham UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium Chatham Tybee Island Marine Science Center Chatooga Summerville Fish Hatchery Glynn Driftwood's Coastal Encounters Glynn Jim Fowler's Life in the Wild Glynn Sea Turtle Walks Habersham Lake Burton Trout Hatchery Jenkins Bo Ginn Aquarium and Aquatic Educational Center Jenkins Magnolia Springs State Park McIntosh Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve Meriwether Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center and Aquarium Terrell Steve Cocke Fish Hatchery Union Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery Whitfield Cohutta National Fish Hatchery

Caves, Rocks, and Minerals Bartow Weinman Mineral Museum Coffee Broxton Rocks Elbert Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit Elbert Georgia Guidestones Lincoln Graves Mountain Lumkin Consolidated Gold Mine


Lumpkin Crisson Gold Mine Lumpkin Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site Oglethorpe Shaking Rock Park Pickens Marble Museum Pickens Marble School House Pickens Marble Quarry Tours Walker Pigeon Mountain Walker Rock City Gardens White Gold 'n Gem Grubbin' Mine White Dukes Creek Mine

Lighthouses Chatham Fort Pulaski National Monument Chatham Tybee Island Lightstation and Tybee Museum Glynn St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum McIntosh Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve

Natural Areas Appling A. Randall Tuten Environmental Park Appling Altamaha River Appling Lake Mayers Appling Moody Forest Natural Area Baldwin Bartram Forest Baldwin Lake Sinclair Banks Hurricane Shoals Park Barrow Fort Yargo State Park Bartow Allatoona Lake and Visitors Center Bartow Red Top Mountain State Park and Lodge Bibb Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area Bryan J.F. Gregory Park Bulloch Herty Nature Trail Butts Indian Springs State Park Butts Lake Jackson Camden Cumberland Island National Seashore Camden Satilla Waterfront Park Candler Outdoor Nature Trail Carroll John Tanner State Park Carroll McIntosh Reserve Catoosa Elsie Holmes Nature Park Charlton Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Chatham Oatland Island Education Center Chatham Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Chatham Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center Chatham Skidaway Island State Park Chatham Wilderness Southeast, Inc. Chattooga James H. Floyd State Park Clarke Memorial Park Clarke North Oconee River Greenway and Heritage Trail Clarke Oconee Forest Park


Clay George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge Clay Lake Walter F. George Clinch Stephen C. Foster State Park Coffee General Coffee State Park Columbia Heggie's Rock Columbia J. Strom Thurmond Lake Columbia Lake Springs Recreation Area Columbia Mistletoe State Park Cook Reed Bingham State Park Crisp Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park Crisp Lake Blackshear Dade Cloudland Canyon State Park Dade Lookout Lake Decatur Earl May Boat Basin Park Decatur Wingate's Lunker Lodge and Recreation Area Dodge Cypress Lake Plantation Dodge Georgia DNR Dodge County Public Fishing Area Dooly Oakbin Pond Reserve Dougherty Radium Springs Dougherty Lake Chehaw Douglas Clinton Nature Preserve Douglas Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park Effingham New Ebenezer Retreat Center Elbert Bobby Brown State Park Elbert Richard B. Russell State Park Emanuel George L. Smith State Park Evans Canoochee River Evans Evans County Public Fishing Area Fannin Aska Trails Area Fannin Horseshoe Bend River Park Fannin Toccoa River, Mountain Biking, and Canoe Trails Floyd Ridge Ferry Park Floyd Rocky Mountain Recreation and Fishing Area Floyd Zion Farms Franklin Tugaloo State Park Franklin Victoria Bryant State Park Fulton Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Fulton Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Fulton Cochran Mill Nature Preserve Fulton Cochran Mill Park Glascock Hamburg State Park Glynn Earth Day Nature Trail Glynn Gascoigne Bluff Glynn Little St. Simons Island Glynn Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park Glynn St. Simons Beach (Massengale Park) Gordon Carters Lake Gordon Hidden Creek Recreation Area Gordon Salacoa Creek Park Greene Lake Oconee Habersham Fern Springs Recreation Area


Habersham Lake Russell Recreation Area Habersham Moccasin Creek State Park Hall Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest Hall River Forks Park Hancock Lake Sinclair Haralson Evelyn Wade Recreation Park Harris Blanton Creek Park Harris Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Harris West Point Lake Hart Hart State Park Henry Panola Mountain State Conservation Park Irwin Crystal Lake Jasper Jasper Lake Jasper Oconee National Forest Jeff Davis Altamaha and Ocmulgee River Excursions Jeff Davis Three Rivers Expeditions Jefferson Ogeechee Crossing Park Jenkins Magnolia Springs State Park Jones Hitchiti and Brender Forests Jones Old Clinton Roadside Park Lanier Alapaha River Lanier Robert Simpson Nature Trail Liberty Cay Creek Wetland Interpretive Center Lincoln Busey Point Recreation Area Lincoln Clarks Hill Lake Lincoln Elijah Clark State Park Lowndes Langdale Park Lumpkin Cooper Creek Scenic Area Lumpkin Dockery Lake Recreation Area Lumpkin Water's Creek Recreation Area Lumpkin Woody Gap Recreation Area Macon Whitewater Creek Park Madison Watson Mill Covered Bridge and Watson Mill Bridge State Park McIntosh Ansley-Hodges M.A.R.S.H. Project and Nature Trail McIntosh Butler's Island McIntosh Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge Monroe Lake Juliette Morgan Bowl Springs Park Morgan Hard Labor Creek State Park Murray Cohutta Wilderness Murray Fort Mountain State Park Murray Lake Conasauga Recreation Area and Lake Conasauga Songbird Management Area Muscogee Lake Harding (Barlett's Ferry) and Lake Oliver Newton Turner Lake Complex Newton Factory Shoals Park Newton Georgia Wildlife Federation Oconee Herman C. Michael Park Pike Gerald I. Lawhorn Canoe Base and Training Center Polk Big Spring Park and Water Plant Facility Putnam Lake Oconee


Putnam Lake Sinclair Putnam Lawrence Shoals Recreation Area Putnam Oconee Springs Park Quitman Lake Walter F. George Rabun Black Rock Mountain State Park Rabun Coleman River Scenic Area Rabun Lake Rabun-GA Power Rabun Lake Seed – GA Power Rabun Lake Tugalo-GA Power Rabun Nantahala Outdoor Center Rabun Rabun Beach Recreation Area Rabun Sandy Bottom Recreation Area Rabun Southern Nantahala Wilderness Area Rabun Tallulah Falls Lake-GA Power Rabun Tallulah Gorge State Park Rabun Tallulah River Recreation Area Rabun Tate Branch Recreation Area Rabun Warwoman Dell Recreation Area Rabun Wildcat Express Rabun Willis Knob Recreation Area Richmond Riverwalk Augusta Rockdale Black Shoals Park Rockdale Pine Log Park Seminole Chattahoochee River Seminole Seminole State Park Stephens Currahee Mountain Stephens Lake Yonah-GA Power Stewart Florence Marina State Park Stewart Providence Canyon Conservation Park Taliaferro A. H. Stephens State Park Tattnall Big Hammock Natural Area Tattnall Gordonia-Altamaha State Park Telfair Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge Towns Lake Chatuge Recreation Area Troup Pyne Road Park and Campground Troup Ringer Park and Campground Union Brasstown Bald Union Frank Gross Recreation Area Union Lake Nottely Union Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area Union Nottely River Campgrounds, Cabins, and Tubing Union Poteete Creek Park and Campground Union Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway Union Sosbee Cove Scenic Area Union Track Rock Archaeological Area Union Vogel State Park Union Woody Gap Recreational Area Upson Flint River Outdoor Center Upson The Rock Ranch, LLC Upson Sprewell Bluff State Park Walker Hidden Creek Recreation Area


Ware Laura S. Walker State Park and Golf Course Ware Okefenokee Swamp Park Wayne Lake Lindsay Grace White Andrews Cove Recreation Area White Smithgall Woods Dukes Creek Conservation Area White Tray Mountain Wilderness Area White Unicoi State Park White Upper Chattahoochee River Recreation Area White Yonah Mountain Whitfield Spring Creek Preserve Wilkes Gill Point Recreation Area

Nature Centers, Exhibits, and Museums Butts Dauset Trails Nature Center Chatham Flying Frogs Clarke ENSAT Center Clarke Sandy Creek Nature Center Clayton Reynolds Memorial Nature Preserve Floyd Lock and Dam Regional Park Fulton Chattahoochee Nature Center Fulton Fernbank Museum of Natural History Glynn Tidelands Nature Center Gwinnett Lanier Museum of Natural History Hall Elachee Nature Science Center Harris Callaway Gardens Henry Newman Wetlands Center Muscogee Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center Tift Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Ware Obediah's Okefenok White The Gourd Place

Planetaria and Astronomy Chatham Savannah Science Museum Dougherty Thronateeske Heritage Center Fulton Fernbank Science Center Hall Scale Model/Walking Tour of Our Solar System Lowndes Valdosta State University Planetarium Lumpkin George E. Coleman Planetarium Muscogee Coca-Cola Space Science Center Towns Rollins Planetarium

Plants Baldwin Lockerly Arboretum Baldwin Olive Forge Herb Garden Bulloch Georgia Southern University Botanical Gardens Camden McIntosh Sugar Mill Ruins Candler Charles Harrold Nature Preserve Chatham Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens


Chatham Chatham County Garden Center and Botanical Gardens Cherokee Gibb's Botanical Gardens Clarke Founders Memorial Garden Clarke Garden Club of Georgia Clarke Horticulture Trail Garden Clarke State Botanical Garden of Georgia Clarke The Tree That Owns Itself Colquitt Bert Harsh Park Dawson Bernadette's Garden Dooly Flint River Nursery Floyd Marshall Forest Fulton Atlanta Botanical Garden Glynn Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site Gwinnett Vines Botanical Gardens and Manor House Harris Callaway Gardens Henry H & H Orchards Liberty Cay Creek Wetland Interpretive Center Liberty LeConte Woodsman National Historic Place Lowndes Drexel Park Newton Yarborough Oak Oconee Piccadilly Farm Oconee Thomas Orchards and Greenhouse Peach Massee Lane Gardens Rockdale Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens Spalding University of Georgia Research and Education Garden Thomas The Big Oak Thomas Thomasville Rose Garden Tift Coastal Plain Research Arboretum Tift Fulwood Garden Center Tift Magnolia Tree Park Towns Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden Troup Ferrell Gardens at Hills and Dales Walker Rock City Gardens Ware Southern Forest World

Science, Technology, and Manufacturing Appling Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Visitor Center Bibb Museum of Arts and Sciences Burke Plant Vogtle Visitor Center Camden George Bancroft SSBN-643 Sail Exhibit Camden St. Marys Submarine Museum Chatham Savannah Science Museum Chatham Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center Columbia J. Strom Thurmond Lake Dougherty Astronauts Monument Dougherty Thronateeske Heritage Center Fulton Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Fulton CNN Studio Tour Fulton Fernbank Science Center Fulton SciTrek


Gilmer Carter's Dam Gordon Echota Cotton Mills and the Mill Village Hall Buford Dam Harris West Point Dam Visitors Center and Powerhouse Exhibits Lobby Hart Hartwell Lake-Dam and Power Plant Houston Museum of Aviation Jackson Mayfield Dairy Farms Murray Cohutta Springs Outdoor Ministries Peach Blue-Bird Company Peach Lane Packing Company Pickens John's Mill Polk Big Spring Park and Water Plant Facility Richmond Augusta Canal Interpretive Center Richmond Augusta Cotton Exchange Welcome Center and Museum Richmond National Science Center's Fort Discovery Richmond WAAW Radio Sumter Georgia Rural Telephone Museum Terrell National Peanut Research Laboratory Walker Coke Oven Park White Alpine Antique Auto and Buggy Museum Whitfield Carpet Mill Tour

State Parks

Barrow Fort Yargo State Park Bartow Red Top Mountain State Park and Lodge Bryan Fort McAllister Historic Park Butts High Falls State Park Butts Indian Springs State Park Camden Crooked River State Park Carroll John Tanner State Park Chatham Skidaway Island State Park Chattooga James H. Floyd State Park Clay George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge Clinch Stephen C. Foster State Park Coffee General Coffee State Park Columbia Mistletoe State Park Cook Reed Bingham State Park Crisp Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park Dade Cloudland Canyon State Park Dawson Amicalola Falls State Park Douglas Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park Early Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park Elbert Bobby Brown State Park Elbert Richard B. Russell State Park Emanuel George L. Smith State Park Franklin Tugaloo State Park Franklin Victoria Bryant State Park Glascock Hamburg State Park Habersham Moccasin Creek State Park Harris Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park


Hart Hart State Park Henry Panola Mountain State Conservation Park Jenkins Magnolia Springs State Park Lincoln Elijah Clark State Park Madison Watson Mill Covered Bridge and Watson Mill Bridge State Park McIntosh Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve Morgan Hard Labor Creek State Park Murray Fort Mountain State Park Rabun Black Rock Mountain State Park Rabun Tallulah Gorge State Park Seminole Seminole State Park Stewart Florence Marina State Park Stewart Providence Canyon Conservation Park Taliaferro A. H. Stephens State Park Tattnall Gordonia-Altamaha State Park Telfair Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge Union Vogel State Park Upson Sprewell Bluff State Park Ware Laura S. Walker State Park and Golf Course White Smithgall Woods Dukes Creek Conservation Area White Unicoi State Park

Transportation Banks Blind Suzie Covered Bridge Barrien Alapaha Station Bartow Euharlee Covered Bridge and History Museum Candler 1902 Train Depot Charlton Folkston Funnel Train-Watching Platform Charlton Train Museum Chatham Oglethorpe Speedway Park Chatham Port of Savannah Chatham River Street Riverboat Company Chatham Roundhouse Railroad Museum Chatham Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Cobb Concord Covered Bridge Cobb Kennesaw Train Depot Cobb Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History Colquitt Steam Locomotive Crisp SAM Shortline Early Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge Fannin Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Forsyth Poole's Mill Covered Bridge Franklin Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge Fulton Historic Freight Depot/Georgia Building Authority Fulton Klassix Auto Atraction Glynn Mary Ross Waterfront Park Grady Cairo Antique Automobile Museum Gwinnett Southeastern Railway Museum Hall Steam Locomotive Henry Atlanta Motor Speedway


Houston Museum of Aviation Johnson Train Depot Lamar Old Jail Museum and Archives Madison Watson Mill Covered Bridge and Watson Mill Bridge State Park Meriwether Red Oak Covered Bridge Murray Chatsworth Depot Oconee Elder's Mill Covered Bridge Oglethorpe Big Cloud Creek Covered Bridge Peach Byron Depot Peach Generation Gap Peach Blue-Bird Company Rockdale Conyers Depot Rockdale Haralson Mill Covered Bridge Rockdale Milstead 104 Dinky Steam Locomotive Stewart Richland Rail Museum Sumter Lindbergh Memorial Union Misty Mountain Train Museum Upson Auchumkee Creek Covered Bridge Walker Walker County Regional Heritage and Model Train Museum White Charlemagne's Kingdom White Stovall Mill Covered Bridge Whitfield Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel

Outdoor Recreation Bartow Barnsley Gardens Bryan Ogeechee Outpost Camden Crooked River State Park Chatham Tybee Island Beach Cobb Sun Valley Beach Cobb White Water and American Adventures Columbia West Dam Recreation Area Columbia Wildwood Park Effingham Ogeechee Park Canoe and Kayak Rentals Floyd Historic Cave Spring and Rolater Park Fulton Acworth Beach/Cauble Park Fulton Six Flags Over Georgia Gwinnett Lake Lanier Islands Beach and Waterpark Hall Lake Lanier Lodges-Log Cabins and Boat Rentals Henry Shamrock-Blalock Recreation Area Houston Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter Liberty Melon Bluff Nature and Heritage Center Lincoln Amity Recreation Area Lowndes Wild Adventures Madison Broad River Outpost McIntosh Darien Waterfront Park Murray Cohutta Springs Outdoor Ministries Rabun Andy's Trout Farm, Cabins, and Campground Rabun Sky Valley Rabun Southeastern Expeditions-Chattooga River Rafting Rabun Wildwater Ltd. Rafting


Walker Lake Winnepesaukah White Alpine Amusement Park White David Bristol Hot Air Balloon Rides

Waterfalls and Springs Butts High Falls State Park Dawson Amicalola Falls State Park Douglas Lithia Springs Water and Bottling Company Fayette Starr's Mill Scenic Stop Habersham Panther Creek Falls and Panther Creek Recreation Area Lumpkin Cane Creek Falls Rabun Becky Branch Falls Rabun Dick's Creek Falls Rabun Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area Rabun Holcomb Creek Falls Rabun Minnehaha Falls Stephens Henderson Falls Park Stephens Toccoa Falls Union Helton Creek Falls White Anna Ruby Falls White DeSoto Falls and DeSoto Falls Recreation Area White Dukes Creek Falls Recreation Area White High Shoals Falls and High Shoals Scenic Area White Horse Trough Falls White Raven Cliff Falls

Religion

Historic Churches There are many historic church buildings in communities across Georgia. A selection of them is listed here.

Appling Graham United Methodist Church Baldwin Sacred Heart Catholic Church Baldwin St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Bibb St. Joseph's Catholic Church Burke First United Methodist Church of Waynesboro Burke St. Michael's Episcopal Church Burke Thomas Grove Baptist Church Burke Waynesboro Baptist Church Butts Indian Springs Chapel Calhoun Dickey Presbyterian Church Camden First African Baptist Church Candler Old Lake Church and Cemetery Candler Salem Church Chatham Cathedral of St. John the Baptist Chatham Christ Church Chatham Lutheran Church of the Ascension Chatham St. Johns Church and Parish House Chatham Temple Mickve Israel Archives Museum


Chatham Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church Charlton Sardis Church Chattooga Sardis Baptist Church Clarke Athens First Presbyterian Church Clarke Emanuel Episcopal Church Clarke First African Methodist Episcopal Church Clarke Seney-Stovall Chapel Clayton Philadelphia Presbyterian Church Columbia Old Kiokee Baptist Church Dougherty St. Teresa's Catholic Church Glynn Christ Church, Frederica Habersham Grace Calvary Episcopal Church McDuffie Historic Wrightsboro Quaker Settlement McIntosh Darien United Methodist Church McIntosh Smallest Church in America McIntosh St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church Monroe Historic Methodist Church Murray Old Spring Place Methodist Church Pierce Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery Oconee Antioch Christian Church Polk St. James Episcopal Church Polk Van Wert Methodist Church Richmond Church of the Most Holy Trinity Richmond First Presbyterian Church Richmond Sacred Heart Cultural Center Richmond Springfield Baptist Church Richmond St. Paul's Episcopal Church Richmond Tabernacle Baptist Church Thomas All Saints Episcopal Church Wilcox Abbeville United Methodist Church Wilcox New Hope Primitive Baptist Church

Religious Museums, Gardens, and Campgrounds Candler Guido Gardens/Evangelistic Association Glynn Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum, Library, and Archive Sumter Koinonia Farms Warren Fountain Campground

Sports

Banks Ty Cobb Birthplace Bibb Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Chatham Olympic Cauldron Clarke Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall and Sports Museum Clarke ITA Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame Clarke Spirit of Athens Dawson Thunder Road U.S.A. Franklin Ty Cobb Museum Fulton Atlanta Braves Museum and Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours


Fulton Centennial Olympic Park Fulton Georgia Dome Fulton Philips Arena Gwinnett Atlanta Ice Forum Hall Atlanta Falcons Headquarters and Training Facility Hall Clarks Bridge Park and Olympic Venue McDuffie Pine Top Farm Muscogee Columbus RedStixx Baseball Muscogee Columbus South Commons Richmond Augusta Golf and Gardens Rockdale Georgia International Horse Park



Part Three:

The Unit Guide


To obtain information about each site listed here, look in Part One: The County Guide under the county where the site is located.

Unit 1 - The People and Symbols of Georgia Fulton Georgia State Capitol, Georgia Capitol Museum, and Capitol Education Center

Unit 2 - Living and Working in Georgia A small portion of the parks, natural areas, etc. available in Georgia are listed here. Find out about more by seeing the section on Nature Centers and Museums, Natural Areas, etc. Appling Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Visitor Center Appling Moody Forest Natural Area Bartow Weinman Mineral Museum Brooks Dewitt Produce Co., Inc. Brooks Lawson Peach Shed Burke Plant Vogtle Visitor Center Camden St. Marys Submarine Museum Camden Sweetwater Fishery Catoosa Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Catoosa Sixth Cavalry Museum Charlton Train Museum Chatham Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum Chatham Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Clarke U.S. Navy Supply Corps Museum Colquitt Colquitt County War Memorial Cook Sumners Pecan Groves Crawford Dickey Farms Crisp Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park Dawson Amicalola Falls State Park Dodge Cypress Lake Plantation Dodge Standard Candy Company Dooly Ellis Brothers Pecans Dooly Georgia State Cotton Museum Dougherty Marine Corps Logistics Base Early Peanut Monument Elbert Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit Elbert Georgia Guidestones Evans Claxton Bakery Evans Georgia Fruit Cake Company Evans Wilbanks Apiaries Floyd Rome Army Store Museum Fulton CNN Studio Tour Fulton CNN "Talk Back Live" Fulton Federal Reserve Monetary Museum Fulton Fernbank Science Center Hall Riverside Military Academy


Hart Hartwell Lake-Dam and Power Plant Henry H & H Orchards Houston Museum of Aviation Gordon Echota Cotton Mills and the Mill Village Gwinnett Mall of Georgia Jeff Davis Sweet Carrot Tours Jeff Davis Frogbottom Gristmill Jefferson The Gourd Farm Lamar B. Lloyd's Pecans Lamar Old Jail Museum and Archives Lamar Swint's Pecans and Candies Liberty Cay Creek Wetland Interpretive Center Liberty Fort Stewart Military Museum Lincoln Graves Mountain Macon Kauffman's Strawberry and Farm Market Madison Watson Mill Covered Bridge and Watson Mill Bridge State Park Oconee Thomas Orchards and Greenhouse Peach Big 6 Farm Peach Blue-Bird Company Peach Lane Packing Company Polk Big Spring Park and Water Plant Facility Pulaski Gooseneck Farms Richmond Augusta Cotton Exchange Welcome Center and Museum Richmond Enterprise Mill Richmond Signal Corp. Museum Rockdale Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens Rockdale Milstead 104 Dinky Steam Locomotive Sumter DeSoto Nut House Sumter National Prisoner of War Museum Talbot Old South Farm Museum and Agricultural Learning Center Tattnall Bland Farms Taylor AgriMaze at Taylor Orchards Telfair Veteran's Park Terrell National Peanut Research Laboratory Thomas Sweet Grass Dairy Tift Nespal Turner Calhoun Produce Turner World's Largest Peanut Union Brasstown Bald Union Georgia Mountain Experiment Station Union Union County War Memorial Ware Okefenokee Swamp Park Ware Southern Forest World White BabyLand General Hospital Whitfield American Home Showplace Decorator Dream House Whitfield Carpet Mill Tour


Unit 3 - The Culture of Georgia Banks Ty Cobb Birthplace Bibb Georgia Music Hall of Fame Bibb Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Bibb Grand Opera House Bibb Otis Redding Statue Carroll Thomas A. Dorsey Birthplace Chatham Olympic Cauldron Cherokee Funk Heritage Center Clarke Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall and Sports Museum Clarke ITA Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame Clarke Spirit of Athens Dawson Thunder Road U.S.A. Franklin Ty Cobb Museum Fulton Atlanta Braves Museum and Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours Fulton Centennial Olympic Park Fulton Georgia Dome Fulton Philips Arena Gwinnett Atlanta Ice Forum Hall Atlanta Falcons Headquarters and Training Facility Hall Clarks Bridge Park and Olympic Venue Hart Bluegrass Express Lumpkin Dahlonega Mountain Music and Medicine Show Lumpkin Folkways Center of the Georgia Mountains McDuffie Pine Top Farm Miller Museum of Southern Culture Muscogee Columbus RedStixx Baseball Muscogee Columbus South Commons Muscogee National Infantry Museum Rabun Foxfire Museum Richmond Augusta Golf and Gardens Richmond WAAW Radio Rockdale Georgia International Horse Park Sumter Habitat for Humanity International Headquarters Sumter Habitat for Humanity International Tour Center and Museum White Museum of the Hills

Unit 4 - The First Georgians Bartow Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site Cherokee Funk Heritage Center Clayton Rex Mill Crawford Museum of Southeastern Indians Douglas Dog River Excavation Exhibit Early Kolomoki Mounds State Historic Park Floyd Chieftans Museum Greene Scull Shoals Jasper Seven Islands Trail


Miller Tribute to the American Indian Murray Fort Mountain State Park Lumpkin Medicine Bow, Ltd. Lumpkin Stories of the Mountains Putnam Rock Eagle Effigy Union Blood Mountain Archaeological Area Union Track Rock Archaeological Area Walker Chief John Ross House White Sautee-Nacoochee Indian Mound Wilkes North Wilkes Library/Archives/Museum

Unit 5 - From Colony to Statehood Banks Fort Hollingsworth White House Barrow Fort Yargo State Park Bibb Ocmulgee National Monument Camden Washington Oak Chatham Bethesda Home for Boys Chatham Christ Church Chatham City Hall Chatham Colonial Park Cemetery Chatham Old Fort Jackson Chatham Old Harbor Light and Oglethorpe Bench Chatham Wormsloe State Historic Site Crawford Benjamin Hawkins Gravesite Crawford Benjamin Hawkins Monument Effingham Georgia Salzburger Society Museum Effingham Historic Effingham Society's Old Jail Museum Effingham New Ebenezer Retreat Center Elbert Nancy Hart Cabin Floyd Cotton Gin Glynn Bloody Marsh Battle Site Gylnn Christ Church, Frederica Glynn Fort Frederica National Monument Glynn Horton House Ruins Jackson Sheilds-Ethridge Heritage Farm Jefferson Jefferson County Courthouse Jefferson Revolutionary Cemetery Jefferson Old Market House Jefferson Old Savannah Road Liberty Fort Morris Historic Site Liberty LeConte Woodsman National Historic Place Liberty Midway Church Liberty Midway Museum Lincoln Elijah Clark State Park Lincoln Lincoln County Historical Park McDuffie Historic Wrightsboro McDuffie The Rock House McIntosh Fort King George Historic Site Monroe Grave of William Culloden


Monroe Jarrell Plantation Historic Site Pickens Oglethorpe Monument Richmond Augusta Museum of History Richmond Ezekiel Harris House Richmond Meadow Garden House Museum Richmond Signers Monument Richmond Springfield Baptist Church Richmond Springfield Village Park Richmond St. Paul's Episcopal Church Richmond William Few Homestead Troup LaFayette Fountain Warren Burkhalter Home Washington Georgia's Oldest Jail Wilkes Kettle Creek Revolutionary War Battlefield

Unit 6 - Georgia and the Cherokee Crawford Museum of Southeastern Indians Gordon Calhoun Memorial Arch Gordon New Echota Cherokee Capitol State Historic Site Hall Chief Whitepath's Cabin, Georgia Mountains History Museum Hart Center of the World Monument Lumpkin Consolidated Gold Mine Lumpkin Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site Murray Chief Vann House Historic Site Murray God's Acre Murray Old Spring Place Methodist Church

Unit 7 - Georgia Before the Civil War Baldwin Lockerly Hall Baldwin Old Capitol Baldwin Old Governor's Mansion Bartow Cooper's Friendship Monument Bartow Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area Bibb Fort Hawkins Bibb Hay House Bibb Woodruff House Burke Burke County Courthouse Butts Indian Springs Hotel Camden Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum Camden McIntosh Sugar Mill Ruins Charlton Sardis Chruch Chatham Davenport House Museum Chatham Forsyth Park Chatham Lutheran Church of the Ascension Chatham Roundhouse Railroad Museum Chatham Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum and Nature Center Chatham Tybee Island Lightstation and Tybee Museum Chatham U.S. Custom House


Chatham William Scarbrough House Chattahoochee Old Chattahoochee County Courthouse Clarke Athens First Presbyterian Church Clarke Church-Waddel-Brumby House Museum Clarke Founders Memorial Garden Clarke Upson House Clay Dill House Clay Outpost Replica Clay Sutton's Corner Frontier Store Museum Clayton Stately Oaks Clayton Rex Mill Cobb Brumby Hall and Gardens Cobb Concord Covered Bridge Cobb Root House Museum Columbia Columbia County Courthouse Coweta Oak Grove Plantation Garden and B & B Crawford Texas Lone Star State Flag Historical Marker Dawson Dawson County Courthouse DeKalb Historic Complex of DeKalb Historical Society Elbert Old Dan Tucker's Gravesite Fulton Atlanta History Center Fulton Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Fulton Bulloch Hall Fulton Smith Plantation House Glynn Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site Greene Greene County Courthouse Greene Greensboro's Old Gaol Jail Greene Mercer Chapel Gwinnett Elisha Winn House Hancock Glen Mary Plantation Hancock Shoulderbourne Plantation Jackson Crawford W. Long Museum Jasper Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway Lee Chehaw Indian Monument Lincoln Lincoln County Historical Park Long Jones Creek Church Museum Lowndes Lake Park Area Historical Society Museum Marion Marion County Courthouse Marion Old Marion County Courthouse Marion Shiloh-Marion Baptist Church and Cemetery McIntosh Darien United Methodist Church McIntosh Reynolds Mansion Meriwether Grand Wisteria Plantation Bed and Breakfast Inn Monroe Jarrell 1920 House Monroe Jarrell Plantation Historic Site Morgan Heritage Hall Morgan Richter Cottage Morgan Rogers House Murray Murray County Courthouse Muscogee Heritage Park Newton Gaither Plantation


Oconee Eagle Tavern Welcome Center, Museum, and Gift Shop Pierce Blackshear Military Road Pierce Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery Pulaski Taylor Hall Richmond Appleby House/Appleby Branch Library Richmond Augusta Canal Interpretive Center Richmond Church of the Most Holy Trinity Richmond Enterprise Mill Richmond First Presbyterian Church Richmond Old Medical College Screven Burton's Ferry Site Spalding Bailey-Tebault House Stephens Traveler's Rest Historic Site Stewart Bedingfield Inn Museum Stewart Westville Village Thomas Hardy Bryan House Thomas Melhana, The Grand Plantation Truetlen Troup's Tomb Union Union County Historical Society Museum Upson Pettigrew-White-Stamps House Walker Gordon-Lee Mansion Walker John B. Gordon Hall Walker Villanow General Store Walton Davis-Edwards House Ware Obediah's Okefenok Warren Ogeechee River Mill White White County Courthouse Whitfield Blunt House Whitfield Dalton Depot Whitfield Hamilton House Museum Warren Rock Mill Plantation Wilkes Callaway Plantation

Unit 8 - A War Among Brothers Banks Ragsdale Mill Bartow Allatoona Pass Battlefield Bartow Cartersville Depot Bartow Cassville Confederate Cemetery Bartow Watts Home Ben Hill Blue and Gray Museum Ben Hill Evergreen Cemetery Ben Hill Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site Bibb Cannonball House and Civil War Museum Bibb Rose Hill Cemetery Brooks Brooks County Couthouse Bryan Fort McAllister Historic Park Burke Confederate Memorial Cemetery Carroll Confederate Monument Catoosa Old Stone Church Museum


Catoosa Ringgold Gap Pavilion Catoosa Whitman-Anderson House Clarke Double-Barreled Cannon Chatham Beach Institute African-American Museums and Cultural Center Chatham Fort Pulaski National Monument Chatham Laurel Grove South Cemetery Chatham Owens-Thomas House Chatham St. Johns Church and Parish House Clay Frontier Village Clayton Patrick Cleburne Confederate Memorial Cemetery Clayton Road to Tara Museum Clayton Warren House Cobb Gone With the Wind Movie Museum Cobb Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Cobb Marietta Confederate Cemetery/Marietta City Cemetery Cobb Marietta National Cemetery Cobb Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History Colquitt Greenfield Church Site Coweta Male Academy Museum Decatur Willis Park DeKalb Old Courthouse on the Square DeKalb Stone Mountain Park Dodge Confederate Monument Fayette Holliday Dorsey-Fife House Floyd Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau, Welcome Center Floyd Noble Brothers Foundry Fulton Atlanta Cyclorama Fulton Historic Oakland Cemetery Fulton Lost Mill Workers of Roswell Monument Fulton Margaret Mitchell House Fulton Rhodes Hall Gordon Confederate Cemetery-Battle of Resaca Gordon Oakleigh Gordon Resaca Pavilion Greene The Big Store Greene Greensboro City Cemetery Gwinnett Lander-Cain House and Sweetwater Cemetery Hall Confederate Statue Harris Fort Tyler Jefferson Ogeechee Crossing Park Lamar Confederate Cemetery-Barnesville Lowndes Sunset Hill Cemetery McDuffie Women of the Sixties Monument Morgan Madison City Cemetery Muscogee Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum Newton Oxford College Paulding New Hope Church Monument Paulding Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site Pierce Blackshear Civil War Prison Pierce Pierce County Heritage Museum and Depot Pike Inn Scarlett's Footsteps


Polk Confederate Memorial Putnam Confederate Cemetery Richmond Confederate Monument Richmond Confederate Powderworks Chimney Richmond Magnolia Cemetery Spalding Stonewall Cemetery Sumter Andersonville Civil War Village Sumter Andersonville National Historic Site Taliaferro A. H. Stephens State Park Troup Bellevue Historical Home Troup Confederate Cemetery Walker Battles for Chattanooga Museum Walton William Harris Homestead Washington Brown House Museum Washington Old City Cemetery Wayne Downtown Historical Marker White Scarlett's Secret Whitfield Confederate Cemetery and Memorial Wall Whitfield Dug Gap Battle Park Whitfield Meadowlawn, The Clisby Austin House Whitfield Rocky Face Ridge Pavilion Whitfield Statue of Joseph E. Johnston Whitfield Western and Atlantic Railroad Tunnel Wilkes Mary Willis Library Wilkes Robert Toombs House Historic Site

Unit 9 - Reconstruction Banks Banks County Jail Bartow Kingston Confederate Museum and Kingston History Museum Bibb Sidney Lanier Cottage Clarke Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery Clarke Old Athens Jail Clarke Taylor-Grady House Clay Clay County Courthouse DeKalb Stone Mountain Park Dodge Eastman House Fulton Historic Freight Depot/Georgia Building Authority Fulton Williams-Payne House Glynn Lanier Oak Tree Glynn Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park Glynn St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum Gwinnett Southeastern Railway Museum Liberty Dorchester Academy National Historic Place Liberty Seabrook Village McIntosh St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church Walker Lee and Gordon's Mill Whitfield Dalton Little Theatre


Unit 10 - A Changing State Appling Graham United Methodist Church Banks Smithville Village Barrien Berrien County Courthouse Bartow Euharlee Covered Bridge and History Museum Bartow Historic Corra Harris House Bartow Roselawn Museum Bartow World's First Coca-Cola Painted Wall Sign Bibb Grand Opera House Brooks Quitman City Hall Bulloch Bulloch County Courthouse Butts Butts County Courthouse Butts Flovilla 1885 School House Butts Indian Springs Chapel Candler Salem Church Camden Dungeness Ruins Camden Plum Orchard Mansion Carroll Horton's Books and Gifts Carroll Susan Hayward Gravesite Monument Chatham Cotton Exchange Chatham Massie Heritage Interpretation Center Chatham Waving Girl Statue Clarke Chestnut Grove School Clarke Emanuel Episcopal Church Clarke Seney-Stovall Chapel Clay New Park Cemetery and Gazebo Clayton 1898 Courthouse Clayton Ashley Oaks Mansion Clayton Historic Village Clayton Jonesboro Greenhouse Clinch Clinch County Courthouse Cobb Historic Village at Life University Coffee Heritage Art Walk Coweta Bonnie Castle Bed and Breakfast Coweta Buggy Shop Museum Crawford John Pemberton Birthplace-Crawford County Dodge Williamson Mausoleum Dooly Dooly Campground Tabernacle Dooly Dooly County Courthouse Early Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge Elbert Elbert County Couthouse Emanuel George L. Smith State Park Floyd Old Floyd County Courthouse Fulton Milton Log Cabin Fulton World of Coca-Cola Museum Fulton Wren's Nest House Museum Gwinnett Gwinnett History Museum Hancock Hancock County Courthouse Haralson Historic Haralson County Courthouse


Jackson Hoschton Depot Jackson Jackson County Courthouse Jeff Davis Hazlehurst Historical Museum Johnson Johnson County Courthouse Lowndes Crescent House Macon Macon County Courthouse Monroe Anderson House Museum Morgan Madison-Morgan Cultural Center Morgan Rose Cottage Oglethorpe Oglethorpe County Courthouse Paulding Paulding County Courthouse Peach Byron Depot Pike Pike County Courthouse Polk Rose Hill Cemetery and Gazebo Pulaski Pulaski County Courthouse Putnam Br'er Rabbit Statue Putnam Uncle Remus Museum Randolph Andrew College Randolph Randolph County Courthouse Richmond Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History Richmond Paine College Richmond Sacred Heart Cultural Center Rockdale Conyers Depot Rockdale Old Jail Museum Schley Schley County Courthouse Spalding Doc Holliday Museum Sumter Windsor Hotel Talbot Talbot County Courthouse Telfair Old South Georgia College Auditorium Terrell Terrell County Courthouse Thomas Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site Tift Georgia Agrirama Union Union County Courthouse Walker Coke Oven Park Walker Crawfish Springs Walker Walker County Regional Heritage and Model Train Museum Walton McDaniel Tichenor House Walton Walton County Courthouse Warren Birthplace of Rural Free Delivery Historical Marker Washington Washington County Courthouse White Stovall Mill Covered Bridge

Unit 11 - Georgia Enters the Twentieth Century Appling Appling County Courthouse Atkinson Atkinson County Courthouse Atkinson Springhead Methodist Church Cemetery Bacon Bacon County Courthouse Banks Blind Suzie Covered Bridge


Barrow Barrow County Courthouse Barrow Barrow County Museum Bartow Bartow County Courthouse Berrien World War I Doughboy Statue Bibb Douglass Theatre Bibb Federated Garden Club Center Bleckley Bleckley County Courthouse Bryan Richmond Hill Historical Society and Museum Bulloch Statesboro City Hall Carroll Carroll County Courthouse Candler 1902 Train Depot Candler 1928 Metter Commissary Candler Candler County Courthouse Chatham Andrew Low House Chatham City Hall Chatham Girl Scouts First Headquarters Chatham Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Chattooga Chattooga County Courthouse Clarke Arncroft House Clarke Fire Station Number Two Clarke First African Methodist Episcopal Church Clarke Morton Theatre Coffee Ashley-Slater House Museum Coffee Heritage Station Museum Colquitt Colquitt County Courthouse Colquitt Old Colquitt County Jail Columbia Grovetown Museum Coweta Coweta County Courthouse Dade Dade County Courthouse Decatur Decatur County Courthouse Dodge Dodge County Courthouse Dooly Walter F. George Law Museum Early Early County Courthouse Evans Evans County Courthouse Floyd Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum Floyd Rome City Hall and Capitoline Wolf Forsyth Poole's Mill Covered Bridge Franklin Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge Franklin Franklin County Courthouse Fulton Herndon Home Fulton Historic Mansell House and Garden Glascock Glascock County Courthouse Glascock Hamburg State Park Gwinnett Mechanicsville School House Hall Historic Hall County Courthouse Harris Harris County Courthouse Irwin Irwin County Courthouse Jasper Historic Courthouse Jenkins Jenkins County Courthouse Jones Jones County Courthouse Lanier Milltown Murals


Lee Lee County Courthouse Lincoln Lincoln County Courthouse Lincoln Lincoln County Historical Park Long Long County Courthouse Long Ludowici Well Lowndes Barber-Pittman House Lowndes Converse-Dalton-Ferrell House Lowndes Lowndes County Courthouse Lowndes Valdosta City Hall Madison Madison County Courthouse Meriwether Georgian Inn Bed and Breakfast Meriwether Meriwether County Courthouse Mitchell Mitchell County Courthouse Montgomery Montgomery County Courthouse Murray Chatsworth Depot Murray Cisco School Murray Wright Hotel Peach Jolly Nut Company Pierce Pierce County Courthouse Pickens Old Pickens County Jail Polk Polk County Historical Society Museum and Gardens Pulaski Old Opera House Putnam Putnam County Courthouse Randolph Fletcher Henderson House Richmond St. Paul's Episcopal Church Richmond Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home Seminole Two Palm Courthouse Stephens Stephens County Courthouse Stephens Stephens County Historical Museum Stewart Hatchett Drug Store Museum Stewart Stewart County Courthouse Taliaferro Taliaferro County Courthouse Tattnall Tattnall County Courthouse Thomas Pebble Hill Plantation Troup Callaway Memorial Tower Truetlen Soperton City Hall Truetlen Truetlen County Courthouse Turner Turner County Courthouse Twiggs Twiggs County Courthouse Upson Historic Courthouse Square Walker Walker County Courthouse Walton Home Town of Monica Michael Ware Okefenokee Heritage Center Warren Warren County Courthouse Webster Webster County Courthouse Wheerler Wheeler County Courthouse Whitfield Judd House and Garden Wilcox Wilcox County Courthouse Wilkinson Wilkinson County Courthouse Worth Worth County Courthouse


Unit 12 - Georgia in the 1930s and 1940s Atkinson McCranie Brothers Turpentine Still Barrow Russell Family Cemetery Bartow Atlanta Campaign Pocket Park Brantley Brantley County Courthouse Calhoun Calhoun County Courthouse Catoosa Catoosa County Courthouse Coffee Martin Centre Coffee Veterans Memorial and Museum Columbia Laurel and Hardy Museum of Harlem, Georgia Cook Cook County Courthouse Coweta Old Mill Museum Fulton William Bremen Jewish Heritage Museum Glynn Mary Ross Waterfront Park Hall Bete Todd Wages and Princess Lucie Shirazi

Vintage Clothing Collections Lamar Lamar County Courthouse Laurens Theatre Dublin Meriwether Little White House State Historic Site Polk Goodyear Mill Village Polk Polk County Courthouse #2 Polk West Cinema Rockdale Monastery of Our Lady of the Holy Spirit Taylor Taylor County Courthouse Telfair Telfair County Courthouse Troup Troup County Courthouse Warren Fountain Campground

Unit 13 - Georgia in the 1950s and 1960s Bartow Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center Bibb Tubman African American Museum Chatham King-Tisdell Cottage Chatham First African Baptist Church Chatham Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Clarke Myers Dormitory Crisp Crisp County Courthouse Dougherty Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum Echols Echols County Courthouse Fulton Faces of War Memorial Fulton King Center Fulton Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Greene Iron Horse Heard Heard County Courthouse Laurens Laurens County Courthouse Morgan Morgan County African American Museum Polk Polk County Courthouse Screven Screven County Courthouse Sumter Koinonia Farms


Unit 14 - Modern Georgia Douglas Douglas County Courthouse Emanuel Emanuel County Courthouse Forsyth Forsyth County Courthouse Fulton Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Grady Grady County Courthouse Hall Beulah Rucker Museum Houston Sam Nunn Exhibit Lanier Lanier County Courthouse Miller Millennium Murals Miller Miller County Courthouse Muscogee Muscogee County Courthouse Sumter Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

Unit 15 - Georgia Today and Tomorrow Check individual counties for courthouse information. Fulton Atlanta History Center Fulton Georgia State Capitol, Georgia Capitol Museum, and Capitol Education Center Fulton Governor's Mansion Gwinnett Gwinnett Historic Courthouse Richmond Old Government House



Part Four:

The Events Guide


If contact information for an event is not listed, look in Part One: The County Guide under the county where the event takes place. The months in which some events take place

may vary from year to year.

January

Burke Georgia Field Trials Cobb Winter Storytelling Festival Floyd Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration – 706-235-5928 Glynn Bluegrass Festival Grady Rattlesnake Roundup – last Saturday, 229-377-3663 Meriwether Annual Observance of FDR's Birthday – 706-655-5870 Richmond Augusta Cutting Horse Futurity & Festival White Fasching Karnival

February

Chatham Savannah Irish Festival – 912-234-3200 Glynn Black History Program at Hofwyl-Broadfield – last Saturday, 912-264-7333 Houston Georgia National Rodeo Meriwether Little White House Remembers Presidents Day – 706-655-5870 Oconee Hellebore Days Peach Festival of Camellias – every day in February, 478-967-2358,

Website: www.camellias-acs.org White Bear Creek Black History Celebration – 706-878-3300

March

Baldwin Georgia Folk Festival Bibb Macon Cherry Blossom Festival – 478-751-7429, 800-768-3401, Website: www.maconga.org Chatham Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens – 912-234-8054 Website: www.savannahtourofhomes.org Chatham St. Patrick's Day Celebration in City Market – 912-232-4903 Chatham St. Patrick's Day Celebration on the River – 912-234-0295 Chatham St. Patrick's Day Parade – 912-233-4804 Clinch Birding Weekend at Stephen C. Foster State Park Colquitt Spring Arts and Crafts Show – 229-985-1968, e-mail: [email protected] Decatur Dogwood Festival Decatur Riverside Artsfest – second weekend Evans Rattlesnake Roundup – second weekend Fulton Festival of Black History and Culture Fulton Great American Cover-Up Quilt Show – 770-992-1731 Glynn Fort Frederica Festival Hart Spring Fever Regatta, Lake Hartwell Henry Ole Stockbridge Days spring Henry Locust Grove Day spring


Laurens St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin – 478-272-5546, Website: www.stpatricksfestival.com

McIntosh Scottish Heritage Festival at Fort King George – third weekend, 912-437-4770 Meriwether FDR Remembered – 706-655-5870 Monroe Forsythia Festival – second weekend Randolph Turkey Calling Contest Richmond Cookin' For Kids Wild Game and Fish Cookout Richmond Sacred Heart Garden and Flower Show Richmond Springtime Made in the South Richmond St. Patrick's Day Celebration Rockdale Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival – 770-602-2606, 800-CONYERS, Website: www.conyerscherryblossom.org Sumter Living History Weekend – 229-924-0343 Troup Azalea Storytelling Festival – 706-882-7784 Ware Festival of Colors spring – Celebration of African-American heritage Ware Pogofest spring Wayne Dogwood Festival – fourth Saturday

April

Appling Baxley Tree Fest, Website: www.baxley.org Bibb Tubman Museum Pan African Festival – 478-743-8544 Burke Redbreast Festival Camden Annual Crawfish Festival Candler Another Bloomin' Festival Charlton National Wildlife Week at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge – third weekend Charlton Wings Over the Swamp at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge – second weekend Cherokee Cagle's Dairy Agri-tainment – last weekend Clayton Indian Heritage Days Clinch Wildflower Weekend at Stephen C. Foster State Park Cobb Big Shanty Festival – 770-432-1330, Website: www.thekba.org Dawson Mountains of Spring Wildflowers Elbert Granite Festival Elbert Elberton Spring Festival Franklin Franklin Springs Kudzu Festival Fulton Sweet Auburn Festivals Glynn Civil War Encampment Greene Civil War Reenactment/Downtown Festival Gwinnett Pickneyville Spring Festival Haralson Dogwood Arts & Crafts Fair – second weekend Harris Oak Grove Spring Fest Hart Antique Boat Show, Hartwell Marina Hart Arts in hARTwell Festival Houston Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival – third week, 478-922-8265, Website: www.mossycreekfestival.com Johnson Kite Founders Day – fourth weekend Lincoln Militia Encampment at Clark's Fort Lincoln Bluegrass Days in Old Lincoln Towne Lincoln Southern Gospel Night Lumpkin Bear on the Square Mountain Festival – 706-864-3711


Lumpkin Wildflower Festival of the Arts Meriwether Spring Fling/Roosevelt Days – 800-FDR-1927 McDuffie Confederate Memorial Lantern Tour McIntosh Blessing of the Fleet Festival Miller National Mayhaw Festiville – 229-758-2400, third weekend Monroe Culloden Highland Games and Scottish Festival – second weekend Muscogee Riverfest Weekend Paulding Classic Car Show Richmond Augusta Canal Cruise and Barbecue Cookout Thomas Rose Show at Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site Toombs Vidalia Onion Festival (month may vary) –

912-538-8687 Website: www.vidaliaga.com Warren Antique Tractor and Engine Show Warren Railroad Days White Springfest in the Mountains – 706-878-2181 Whitfield Tunnel Hill Celtic and Heritage Festival – Website: www.tunnelhillceltic.org

May

Bacon Georgia Blueberry Festival – first weekend, 912-632-5859 Baldwin Spring Home and Garden Tour Banks Lula Railroad Days Barrow Homefolks Jubilee Bibb Secret Gardens Tour – 478-742-8155 Brooks Morven Peach Festival – third Saturday Brooks Pavo Peacock Day – second Saturday Calhoun May Day – first Saturday, 229-725-3000 Carroll Mayfest Arts, Crafts, and Music Catoosa 1890s Day Jamboree Chatham Art on the River Festival – 912-651-6417, Website: www.ci.savannah.ga.us Chatham Savannah Seafood Festival Chatham Scottish Games Festival – 912-232-3945, Website: www.savannahscottishgames.org Cherokee Cherokee County Indian Festival and Pow-Wow – Mother's Day weekend Cherokee Discover Cherokee – third weekend Clarke Athens Greek Festival Cobb Living History Encampment, Battle of Pickett's Mill Cobb Scandinavian Festival Coffee Wings Over South Georgia Air Show – Memorial Day weekend, 912-384-7818 DeKalb Taste of the South at Stone Mountain Emanuel Kiwanis Pine Tree Festival – first week Franklin Heritage Day Franklin Bluegrass Festival Glynn Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet – Mother's Day weekend Gordon Battle of Resaca Reenactment – third weekend, 706-625-3200 Grady Great Southern Antique Car Rally Gwinnett Sheep Shearing Saturday at Yellow River Game Ranch – 770-972-6643 Gwinnett Snellville Days – 770-985-3535


Gwinnett Spring Garden Festival at Vines Botanical Gardens – 770-466-7532 Habersham Mountain Laurel Festival Hall Butterfly Release – 770-536-1131 Hall Rainbow Festival – 770-536-0743 Haralson Fair on the Square – third Saturday Henry Geranium Festival – third Saturday Jones War Days Reenactment and Encampment – first weekend Lincoln Lewis Family Homecoming and Bluegrass Festival Lincoln Mayfest at Elijah Clark State Park Mitchell Gnat Days McDuffie Blues Festival McDuffie Thomson Rose Show McDuffie Thomson Daylily Show Murray Old Fashioned Plow Days Peach Battle of Byron – first weekend Richmond Riverwalk Bluegrass Festival Richmond A Day in the Country Stephens Currahee Arts In the Park Sumter Andersonville Antiques Fair Tattnall Glennville Sweet Onion Festival Terrell Sasser Flea Festival Tift Love Affair Fine Arts Festival – 229-386-3558, performers, heritage craft

demonstrations, art for children, international pavilions, etc. Towns Rhododendron Festival – 706-896-4191 Upson Emancipation Proclamation Celebration – fourth Saturday Walker Down Home Days Walker Founder's Day Wayne Georgia Sweet Carrot Festival White Alpine Spring Fling Wilcox Ocmulgee Wild Hog Festival

June

Bartow Rock Fest – Weinman Mineral Museum, 770-386-0576 Bibb Midsummer Macon (arts education, participation, and exhibition) – 478-477-1110 Butts Indian Springs Scottish Festival – first Saturday, Website: www.geocities.com/heartland/village/1954 Carroll Thomas A. Dorsey Gospel Music Heritage Festival – Saturday closest to July 4 Clinch Reptile Weekend at Stephen C. Foster State Park Cowetta Magnolia Blossom Arts and Crafts Festival Douglas Native American Festival – 770-732-5871 Lumpkin Bluegrass Festival – 706-864-3711 Peach Georgia Peach Festival – second weekend Richmond June Jazz Candlelight Series Upson Aviation Expo Upson Star Spangled Celebration at the Rock Ranch – Saturday before July 4


July

Banks Annual Sunday School Celebration – 800-638-5004, Website: www.bankscountyga.org This celebration held on the courthouse grounds is over 100 years old.

Crisp Watermelon Days Festival Fannin Old Timers Day – Saturday closest to July 4 Fannin Miners Homecoming – July 4 weekend Flyod Cave Springs Christmas in July – last weekend, 706-777-0523 Fulton Civil War Encampment Fulton National Black Arts Festival – 404-730-7315, Website: www.nbaf.com celebrating the creative and artistic talent of African Americans McIntosh Cannons Across the March at Forth King George – July 4, 912-437-4770 Monroe Ole Time Celebration at the Jarrell Plantation – 478-986-5172 Morgan Madison Fest-on-the-Square summer Murray Appalachian Wagon Train Festival Murray Vann House Days Polk Polk County Homespun Festival – second weekend Tift Old-Fashioned July Fourth Celebration Towns Georgia Mountain Fair – 706-896-4191, Website: www.georgia-mountain-fair.com, may be held in August

August

Baldwin Hamp Brown Bottom Festival – African American festival 800-653-1804, Website: www.milledgevillecvb.com Borrow Summer's End Festival Bulloch Brooklet Peanut Festival Carroll Founder's Day Clayton Evacuation of Jonesboro (reenactment of the exodus of the city during the Civil War) Dawson Summer's End Trading Festival Fulton Old Soldier's Day Parade – 678-297-6078, Website: www.alpharetta.ga.us Glynn Coastal Heritage Festival Glynn Georgia Sea Island Festival Jackson Cold Sassy Days Fall Festival Tift Brooklet Peanut Festival Towns Georgia Mountain Fair – 770-896-4191 Union Old Timers Day Walton Crepe Myrtle Festival

September

Banks Banks County Festival – 800-638-5004, Website: www.bankscountyga.org Bibb Georgia Music Week and Macon Music and Heritage Festival – 478-750-8555 Bibb Georgia State Fair – 478-746-7184 (held in the fall) Bibb Ocmulgee Indian Celebration – 478-752-8257


Butts Indian Springs Native American Festival – second weekend, Website: www.geocities.com/heartland/village/1954 Camden Annual Labor Day Catfish Festival Carroll Villa Rica Gold Rush Days – second weekend Clarke Insectival Clarke North Georgia Folk Music and Harvest Festival Cobb Acworth Pioneer Days Coweta Homemade Ice Cream Festival Coweta Powers' Crossroad County Fair and Arts Festival – 770-253-5011 DeKalb Yellow Daisy Festival – 770-498-5633, Website: www.stonemountainpark.com Fannin Wildlife Festival of the Arts Floyd Running Water Pow-Wow – Labor Day weekend, 706-232-1714 Fulton Sandy Springs Festival Greene Cruise-In Habersham Chattahoochee Mountain Fair -800-835-2559 Hall Flowery Branch Fall Festival – 770-536-2575 Haralson Buchanan Fall Festival Haralson Waco Fest Henry Hampton Fall Festival held in the fall Jackson Art In the Park Jefferson Founders Day Festival – 706-547-3000 Lanier Flatlander's Fair – Labor Day weekend Lumpkin Bluegrass and Folkways Festival – 800-231-5543, Website: www.dahlonega.org Monroe Labor Day Folklife Celebration at Jarrell Plantation – 478-986-5172 Morgan Botswick Annual Cotton Gin Fair Richmond Arts in the Heart of August Festival Richmond Boshears Memorial Fly-In Richmond Evening of Jazz Stewart Fiddlers Contest – 888-733-1850, Website: www.westville.org , 1850s activities Sumter Plains Peanut Festival Taliaferro Civil War Reenactment, A.H. Stephens State Park Walker War Between the States Days – 800-487-4728

Website: www.gordon-leemansion.com White Oktoberfest – 800-858-8027, Website: www.helenga.org Bavarian music, German food, polka dancing Whitfield Battle of Tunnel Hill Reenactment Wilkes Upper Rooms Historical and Architectural Tour – last Saturday, every odd year

October

Appling Surrency Day – second Saturday, Website: www.baxley.org Bacon Mule Round-Up – first weekend, 888-426-3334 Bryan Memorial Health's Great Ogeeshee Seafood Festival at J.F. Gregory Park - third weekend, Website: www.richmondhillcvb.org Burke Pumpkin Parade Butts Civil War Days – weekend of the 31st Camden St. Marys Rock Shrimp Festival Carroll Cherokee Rose Storytelling Festival Carroll McIntosh Reserve Fall Festival – last full weekend


Chatham Coastal Empire Fair - Website: www.coastalempirefair.com Chatham Savannah Greek Festival – 912-236-8256 Charlton Cherokee of Georgia Pow Wow – first weekend Cherokee Southern Heritage Festival Clarke North Georgia Folk Festival Clayton Reenactment of the Battle of Jonesboro – 770-473-0197, Website: www.gwtw-jonesboro.org Colquitt Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition – third Tuesday-Thursday, 229-985-1968 Columbia Oliver Hardy Festival DeKalb Scottish Festival and Highland Games at Stone Mountain – 770-498-5690 Dooly Big Pig Jig Douglas Pioneer Days Early Kolomoki Festival – second Saturday Emanuel Arts and Crafts Festival in George L. Smith State Park Floyd Chiaha Harvest Festival – 800-444-1834, Website: www.romegeorgia.com Floyd Heritage Holidays – third weekend, 800-444-1834 Website: www.romegeorgia.com, Celebrating the heritage of Rome Franklin Harvest Festival Franklin Royston Autumn Festival Gilmer Georgia Apple Festival and Arts and Crafts Fair – second and third weekends Gwinnett American Indian Festival – 770-963-6522 Gwinnett Elijah Winn Fair of 1812 at Elisha Winn House – 770-822-5174 Habersham Big Red Apple Festival – 706-778-8385 Hall Great Pumpkin Festival Hall Corn Tassel Festival Hancock Pine Tree Festival – last weekend Haralson Bremen Town Festival – third weekend Harris Ossahatchee Indian Festival and Pow-Wow – 706-628-7653, 800-441-3502, Website: www.ossahatchee.org Houston Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival – 478-922-8265, Website: www.mossycreekfestival.com

pioneer demonstrations, art, music, etc. Irwin Sweet Potato Festival – last Saturday Jeff Davis Mama's Quilt - Website: www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com Lincoln Old Timers Day at Elijah Clark State Park Lowndes Honey Bee Festival Lumpkin Gold Rush Days – 706-864-7247, 800-231-5543, Website: www.dahlonega.org Madison Agricultural Fair McDuffie Peach State Archeological Show McIntosh Sapelo Cultural Day – third Saturday, 912-485-2197 Meriwether Cotton Pickin' Festival – 706-538-6814 Meriwether Harvest Hoedown – 800-337-1927 Meriwether Railroad Days – third weekend, 800-225-5292 Pickens Georgia Marble Festival and Fine Art and Sculptor Exhibit – first weekend Pickens Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival – third weekend Polk Big Spring Native American Festival – 770-749-1652 Richmond Oktoberfest Seminole Harvest Festival – third weekend Stewart Fair of 1850 – 888-733-1850, Website: www.westville.org Sumter Andersonville Historic Fair Talbot Classic Car Show and Fall Line Festival – 706-665-8079


Terrell Parrott Festival – 877-616-4123, Website: www.parrottga.com Thomas Antique Aircrat Fly-In Thomas Art On the Bricks Thomas Evening with Edgar Allan Poe at Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site Tift Tifton Intertribal Pow Wow – 229-787-5180, Website: www.nativewayproductions.com Towns Georgia Mountain Fall Festival – 706-896-4191 Troup Hummingbird Festival – 706-884-8671 Union Indian Summer Festival – 706-747-2401, Website: www.suches.com Union Sorghum Festival Upson Chitlin' Hoedown – fourth weekend Walker Grape Stomp Washington Kaolin Festival – second Saturday, 478-552-3288, Website: www.washingtoncounty-ga.com Wayne Altamaha River Heritage Festival – third weekend Wayne Odum Day Celebration – first Saturday Wilkes Mule Day Heritage Festival at Callaway Plantation Worth Sylvester Peanut Festival

November

Appling Piney Bluff Festival – weekend before Thanksgiving, Website: www.baxley.org Baldwin Fest of Ville - second weekend, 478-445-1928 Banks Maysville Festival Barrien Alapaha Station Celebration - Website: www.alapahastation.com Bartow Stilesboro Chrysanthemum Show – 770-382-7773, Website: www.notatlanta.org Burke Cotton Country Festival Calhoun Calhoun County Harvest Festival Carroll On the Square Arts and Crafts Clay Christmas at the Fort – Frontier Village, 229-768-2248 Crisp Central Georgia Fair – Veterans Day Celebration Cobb The 1940s Radio Hour Coffee Pioneer Skills Day – third Saturday, Website: www.douglasga.org Dawson Fall Forest Decatur Swine Time – 229-246-3300, 229-246-4774, Website: www.swinetimefestival.com Franklin Pioneer Skills Days Grady Mule Day – 229-377-3663, 229-377-MULE,

Website: [email protected] Greene Meadowcrest Jackson Crawford Long Days Jasper Deer Festival – 706-768-8994, Website: www.monticelloga.org Lincoln Pioneer Days at the Historical Park Lincoln Holidays in Olde Lincoln Towne (November-December) Lincoln Christmas at the Covered Bridge (November-December) McDuffie Belle Meade Hunt "Blessing of Hounds" Monroe Syrup Makin' and Storytellin' at Jarrell Plantation – 478-986-5172 Peach Middle Georgia Camellia Show at Massee Lane Gardens Pierce Pecan Festival – first Saturday Rabun Christmas in the Mountains – 706-746-5716 Richmond Festival of Lights


Rockdale Atlanta Campaign Civil War Reenactment – 888-860-4224, Website: www.conyersga.com Thomas Old South Day, Ochlocknee Thomas Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival Truetlen Million Pines Festival – first full weekend in November, 912-529-6611 White Appalachian Christmas at Babyland General Hospital – 706-865-2171

December

Barrow Christmas at the Old Fort Ben Hill An 1860s Chirstmas at Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site – 229-831-2335 Burke Christmas on Liberty Square – 706-554-5451, Website: www.burkecountyga.net Clarke Chirstmas in Athens – 706-357-4430. Website: www.christmasinathen.org Clayton Christmas 1863 – 770-473-9855, Website: www.gwtw-jonesboro.org DeKalb "An Old-Fashioned Christmas" Holiday Festivities at Stone Mountain –

770-498-5690 Fannin Light Up Blue Ridge Christmas Festival – first Saturday, 706-632-2144 Glynn Holiday Island – Jekyll Island, 912-635-4070 Haralson Festival of Trees – first weekend Haralson Festival of Lights Richmond A Christmas Afternoon at Sacred Heart Richmond Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Stephens Christmas for Travelers at Traveler's Rest State Historic Site – 706-886-2256 Thomas Metcalf Farm Day Festival Thomas Victorian Christmas at Lapham-Patterson House Historic Site Tift 1890s Victorian Christmas Celebration; Cane Grinding Party – 229-386-3344, Website: www.agrirama.com

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