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Stewart County Academy And Masonic Building

This building was erected in 1831 in NW Lumpkin to house the `Stewart County Academy,` the first academy in the county. In 1842, it became the `Lumpkin Independent Academy` for boys only, owned by...

This building was erected in 1831 in NW Lumpkin to house the `Stewart County Academy,` the first academy in the county. In 1842, it became the `Lumpkin Independent Academy` for boys only, owned by...

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Providence Chapel

The first Christian Church in Georgia was constituted at this site in 1837. Services were held early in the 1830`s by Rev. George Lynch Smith, first under a brush arbor and later in the log...

The first Christian Church in Georgia was constituted at this site in 1837. Services were held early in the 1830`s by Rev. George Lynch Smith, first under a brush arbor and later in the log...

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Gen. Evans' Birthplace

3/4 Mi. Clement Anselm Evans, Brig. Gen. C.S.A., soldier, lawyer, minister, statesman & author was born 3/4 miles W. of here in 1834. Admitted to the bar at 18, elected county judge at 21, state...

3/4 Mi. Clement Anselm Evans, Brig. Gen. C.S.A., soldier, lawyer, minister, statesman & author was born 3/4 miles W. of here in 1834. Admitted to the bar at 18, elected county judge at 21,...

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First Seat of Government of Randolph County

1/4 Mile Near here on the old Fort Gaines Road, the first Monday in August 1829, at the home of Allen and Jeanette (Roby) Wamble, was held the first Inferior Court for Randolph County which, at...

1/4 Mile Near here on the old Fort Gaines Road, the first Monday in August 1829, at the home of Allen and Jeanette (Roby) Wamble, was held the first Inferior Court for Randolph County which,...

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John Wellborn Root Birthplace Site

John Wellborn Root (1850-1891), world famous architect, was born on this site. The son of Mary Clark and Sidney Root, he was educated in Lumpkin, Atlanta, New York, and Claremont and Oxford in...

John Wellborn Root (1850-1891), world famous architect, was born on this site. The son of Mary Clark and Sidney Root, he was educated in Lumpkin, Atlanta, New York, and Claremont and Oxford...

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Masonic Female College

1 - Bi This school, established in 1852 by members of Cross Lodge No. 12 Masons for the purpose of educating girls, was a leading educational center for 30 years. Located on land purchased from...

1 - Bi This school, established in 1852 by members of Cross Lodge No. 12 Masons for the purpose of educating girls, was a leading educational center for 30 years. Located on land purchased...

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Methodist Camp Ground

1/4 Mi. S. On a 10 acre plot of land in the exact center of the county was located, in 1830, the first permanent Methodist Camp Meeting Ground in Stewart County. It was given by Loverd Bryan to be...

1/4 Mi. S. On a 10 acre plot of land in the exact center of the county was located, in 1830, the first permanent Methodist Camp Meeting Ground in Stewart County. It was given by Loverd Bryan to...

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Richland Baptist Church Site

Richland Baptist Church, constituted about 1830, was located on land given by Henry Audulph, first settler of Richard. A baptismal pool was built near a spring in the park. Here the Bethel Baptist...

Richland Baptist Church, constituted about 1830, was located on land given by Henry Audulph, first settler of Richard. A baptismal pool was built near a spring in the park. Here the Bethel...

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First Post Office Site

On this corner, in a long building, was Richland`s first post office and a shoe shop. John Audulph, son of Henry Audulph, first settler, was appointed postmaster of Chisholm, Apr. 16, 1839. Six...

On this corner, in a long building, was Richland`s first post office and a shoe shop. John Audulph, son of Henry Audulph, first settler, was appointed postmaster of Chisholm, Apr. 16, 1839. Six...

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Roanoke

Roanoke, ½ miles west of here on the east bank of the Chattahoochee River was originally an Indian village. Incorporated in 1832 with about 30 families, a post office and several stores, it became...

Roanoke, ½ miles west of here on the east bank of the Chattahoochee River was originally an Indian village. Incorporated in 1832 with about 30 families, a post office and several stores, it became...

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Providence Canyons

Trickles of water running down old Indian paths to springs, formed the Providence Canyons, natural wonders of the Southeast. These canyons, named for an old church that had to be moved out of...

Trickles of water running down old Indian paths to springs, formed the Providence Canyons, natural wonders of the Southeast. These canyons, named for an old church that had to be moved out of...

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The Col. Robert Sink Memorial Trail

In Memory of "Col. Bob" Sink, First Commanding Officer of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, July 1942 - December 1945. Dedicated by the "Five-O-Sinks" The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment...

In Memory of "Col. Bob" Sink, First Commanding Officer of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, July 1942 - December 1945. Dedicated by the "Five- O-Sinks" The 506th Parachute Infantry...

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Stephens County High School

Organized officially in 1917 as Eastanollee High School, taking its name from the old Eastanollee School -- a name of Indian origin meaning "a ledge of rocks across a stream." In 1926 it became...

Organized officially in 1917 as Eastanollee High School, taking its name from the old Eastanollee School -- a name of Indian origin meaning "a ledge of rocks across a stream." In 1926 it became...

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Tugalo Baptist Church and Cemetery

Tugalo Baptist Church, established before 1789, was first known as Tugalo River Church. Founded by the Rev. John Cleveland, a Revolutionary Soldier, Tugalo is the oldest church in what was then...

Tugalo Baptist Church, established before 1789, was first known as Tugalo River Church. Founded by the Rev. John Cleveland, a Revolutionary Soldier, Tugalo is the oldest church in what was...

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The Old Toccoa Falls Power Plant

The Old Toccoa Falls Power Plant is an outstanding example of the early hydroelectric generating facilities that served America`s rural communities. Built in 1899 by E. Palmer Simpson of Toccoa,...

The Old Toccoa Falls Power Plant is an outstanding example of the early hydroelectric generating facilities that served America`s rural communities. Built in 1899 by E. Palmer Simpson of Toccoa,...

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Red Hollow Road

Winding along a ridge from the mouth of Broad River to the head at Tugalo, RED HOLLOW ROAD evolved from the noted trace, UPPER CHEROKKE PATH, and became part of a complex pioneer road system. In...

Winding along a ridge from the mouth of Broad River to the head at Tugalo, RED HOLLOW ROAD evolved from the noted trace, UPPER CHEROKKE PATH, and became part of a complex pioneer road system. In...

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George Washington Hitt 1913-1958 Artist, Humanitarian, Philosopher

`An unforgettable personality whose courage shone with such crystal brilliance as to brighten the world about him and uplift the spirits of those even more fortunate, but not fashioned of such...

`An unforgettable personality whose courage shone with such crystal brilliance as to brighten the world about him and uplift the spirits of those even more fortunate, but not fashioned of...

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Dining Hall & Chapel

Shortly after fire destroyed Haddock Inn, God gave Richard and Evelyn Forrest another sign that He would restore what had been lost. Rev. Forrest wrote an article that was published in the...

Shortly after fire destroyed Haddock Inn, God gave Richard and Evelyn Forrest another sign that He would restore what had been lost. Rev. Forrest wrote an article that was published in...

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Eastanolee Baptist Church

One of the oldest churches in the Tugalo Baptist Assoc., this church was established in 1801 as Leatherwood Baptist Church on John Stonecypher property. Later, members moving to Habersham County...

One of the oldest churches in the Tugalo Baptist Assoc., this church was established in 1801 as Leatherwood Baptist Church on John Stonecypher property. Later, members moving to Habersham County...

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Dining Hall & Chapel

One morning after breakfast at Staley Cottage, Richard Forrest came down to what is now the center of campus. In 1914, with a brier hook and an ax, he cleared a spot for a permanent dining room...

One morning after breakfast at Staley Cottage, Richard Forrest came down to what is now the center of campus. In 1914, with a brier hook and an ax, he cleared a spot for a permanent dining room...

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