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Old Holly Creek P.O.

May 16, 1864. Brig. Gen. J.D. Cox´s Div., 23d A.C., [Union] having crossed the Conasauga river at Hogan´s Ford, 2 mi. S. of Tilton, camped at or near Holly Creek P.O., in this vicinity. May 17....

May 16, 1864. Brig. Gen. J.D. Cox´s Div., 23d A.C., [Union] having crossed the Conasauga river at Hogan´s Ford, 2 mi. S. of Tilton, camped at or near Holly Creek P.O., in this vicinity. May...

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Springplace Mission

Southward from this spot stood this famous mission, founded in 1801 by Moravian Brethren from Salem, N.C. The first school among the Cherokees, this mission continued until 1833, and added much to...

Southward from this spot stood this famous mission, founded in 1801 by Moravian Brethren from Salem, N.C. The first school among the Cherokees, this mission continued until 1833, and added much to...

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DeSoto In Georgia

In May 1539 Hernando de Soto landed in Florida with over 600 people, 220 horses and mules, and a herd of swine reserved for famine. Fired by his success in Pizarro´s conquest of Peru, De Soto had...

In May 1539 Hernando de Soto landed in Florida with over 600 people, 220 horses and mules, and a herd of swine reserved for famine. Fired by his success in Pizarro´s conquest of Peru, De Soto...

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Murray County

Murray County, Created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 from Cherokee, originally contained Whitfield, Walker, Catoosa, Dade and part of Chattooga Counties. Settled by people from Tenn., N.C., and Ga., it...

Murray County, Created by Act of Dec. 3, 1832 from Cherokee, originally contained Whitfield, Walker, Catoosa, Dade and part of Chattooga Counties. Settled by people from Tenn., N.C., and Ga.,...

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Old Federal Road

For the next 25 miles southward this highway coincides closely with the course of the Old Federal Road, the first vehicular and postal way to join Tennessee and Georgia across the Cherokee Nation....

For the next 25 miles southward this highway coincides closely with the course of the Old Federal Road, the first vehicular and postal way to join Tennessee and Georgia across the Cherokee Nation....

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Oliver Hardy, Genius of Comedy

Oliver Norvell Hardy, of the comedy team Laurel and Hardy, lived in the Turnell-Butler Hotel which once stood on this corner. He was born in Harlem, Georgia, on January 18, 1892. The family was in...

Oliver Norvell Hardy, of the comedy team Laurel and Hardy, lived in the Turnell-Butler Hotel which once stood on this corner. He was born in Harlem, Georgia, on January 18, 1892. The family was...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH The Department of Transportation of Georgia AND The...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH The Department of Transportation of Georgia AND The...

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Bethany

On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County placed this marker here to commemorate the community of BETHANY The community of Bethany, anchored by the Bethany Baptist Church, appears on maps...

On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County placed this marker here to commemorate the community of BETHANY The community of Bethany, anchored by the Bethany Baptist Church, appears on maps...

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Mallory

On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County placed this marker here to commemorate the community of MALLORY The early tax records of Morgan County identify the family of "Malry" in the...

On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County placed this marker here to commemorate the community of MALLORY The early tax records of Morgan County identify the family of "Malry" in the...

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Flat Rock

On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County placed this marker here to commemorate the community of FLAT ROCK Identified with the Flat Rock Church and School that existed in the early 20th...

On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County placed this marker here to commemorate the community of FLAT ROCK Identified with the Flat Rock Church and School that existed in the early 20th...

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Apalachee

On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County places this Marker here to commemorate the community of Apalachee The name Apalachee is derived from the Indian Tribe that was part of the Creek...

On the occasion of its Bicentennial, Morgan County places this Marker here to commemorate the community of Apalachee The name Apalachee is derived from the Indian Tribe that was part of the Creek...

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Pennington

The Pennington Community was named for the Pennington family who first acquire land from ceded Native American territories. In 1784 as recognition for his service in the Continental Army during...

The Pennington Community was named for the Pennington family who first acquire land from ceded Native American territories. In 1784 as recognition for his service in the Continental Army during...

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Early Academies

Early academies were private, state chartered institutions. Only a year after the town founding in 1809, commissioners were appointed to organize Morgan County's first Academy, officially...

Early academies were private, state chartered institutions. Only a year after the town founding in 1809, commissioners were appointed to organize Morgan County's first Academy,...

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The Town Spring

Civil Engineer R.B. Tufts noted on the 1897 Morgan County map that "The Public Spring . . . which for all these years has been sending forth a bold, steady stream of pure, cold water, was the...

Civil Engineer R.B. Tufts noted on the 1897 Morgan County map that "The Public Spring . . . which for all these years has been sending forth a bold, steady stream of pure, cold water, was the...

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Vernacular Construction

Madison first expanded northwest between the Madison Female Academy and the town spring, one branch of Tanyard Branch-so named for the tanning of animal hides on this site. The branch descends...

Madison first expanded northwest between the Madison Female Academy and the town spring, one branch of Tanyard Branch-so named for the tanning of animal hides on this site. The branch...

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The Town Square

Reserved for public use in the original 1809 town plan, the public square is also used to establish the early town limits, first drawn as a half-mile radius (1822) and then as a mile radius...

Reserved for public use in the original 1809 town plan, the public square is also used to establish the early town limits, first drawn as a half-mile radius (1822) and then as a mile radius...

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The Town Park

Town Park reflects the foresight, leadership and hard work of so many - a true public-private partnership. Revitalization plans and Bicentennial celebration efforts converged in 2000 upon the idea...

Town Park reflects the foresight, leadership and hard work of so many - a true public-private partnership. Revitalization plans and Bicentennial celebration efforts converged in 2000 upon the idea...

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The Town Commons

The Georgia Legislature initially designated 100 acres (Parts of Land Lots No.36, No.35, & No.23) for Madison’s establishment. The Justices of the Inferior Court subdivided the land to create a...

The Georgia Legislature initially designated 100 acres (Parts of Land Lots No.36, No.35, & No.23) for Madison’s establishment. The Justices of the Inferior Court subdivided the land to create...

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Railroad Street Commerce

Early town of development focused upon the town square, but that changed when cotton and railroads grew in importance. In 1837, Georgia Rail Rroad construction was announced, and rail service...

Early town of development focused upon the town square, but that changed when cotton and railroads grew in importance. In 1837, Georgia Rail Rroad construction was announced, and rail...

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Lodging Establishments

With the arrival of the railroad, the traditional inn or tavern along former stagecoach routes gave way to boarding houses and hotels. In Madison, lodging sprang up along Jefferson Street to the...

With the arrival of the railroad, the traditional inn or tavern along former stagecoach routes gave way to boarding houses and hotels. In Madison, lodging sprang up along Jefferson Street to...

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