Twenty-four Confederate soldiers are buried here. These men, veterans of many hard fought battles, died in the Confederate hospitals located here, 1863-1865. They were the Hood, Hill, Lumpkin,...
Construction of Tallulah Falls Railway began in 1871 at Cornelia, GA, reached Tallulah Falls in 1882, and extended to Franklin, NC, by 1907. As the northern terminus of the rail line for...
In 1775 William Bartram wrote in `Travels` of the flora and fauna of this area as he gathered specimens to ship to London. Erected by Laurel District of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc....
Side 1 The Lake Rabun Association, first chartered in 1928, emphasizes property security and water safety; and sponsors events which foster community spirit- wooden boat parades, flea markets,...
One of Rabun County`s first college graduates, Andrew Jackson Ritchie received his B.A. and M.A. from Harvard University before returning to his native county to devote his life to the...
This County created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 21, 1819, is named for William Rabun, 11th Governor of Georgia who was elected in 1817 and died in 1819. Self-educated by reading he served as a...
Side 1 Organized as a non-denominational church in 1837, Union United Methodist Church is the oldest church in Quitman County. Thirty-four charter members constituted its initial membership....
The original jail was a wooden structure built in 1859. It was replaced in 1891 with this brick structure which is typical of rural jails built during this period in southeast Alabama...
A memorial to our beloved Alma Mater. Georgetown High School was established and graduated the first class in 1926. It became accredited in 1932 and continued annual graduations under this...
Approximately 200 yards SW is an old family graveyard where lie buried many distinguished Georgians. Capt. James Harrison, one of the earlier settlers of this area, rests here. His home begun...
Settled in the early 1830´s this town was first named Tobanana [?] for the nearby creek. The Tobonana post office was established January 10, 1833, and the name was changed to Georgetown September...
This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 10, 1858, is named for Gen. John A. Quitman, soldier in the Mexican War, Governor of Mississippi and ardent advocate of States Rights. The...
Allen A. Beall´s death in 1861 left his wife, Caroline Davis Beall, with 7 minor children and a 1500-acre corn and cotton plantation. This remarkable woman completed construction of and began...
In Honor of Joel Chandler Harris 1848-1908 "Uncle Remus" Most distinguished son of Putman County and beloved of all the world born at Eatonton, Ga. December 9, 1848. Erected by Samuel Reid...
SITE OF THE HOME AND PRIVATE SCHOOL OF ADIEL SHERWOOD 1832-1836 AUTHOR, EDUCATOR, GOSPEL MINISTER, FOUNDER STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY, CITIZEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH FOR ABOUT THIRTY YEARS. BORN FORT...
This memorial to Joel Chandler Harris, born in Eatonton Dec. 9, 1848, was constructed from three slave cabins found in Putnam County. Uncle Remus Museum, Inc., a local non-profit organization...
This well shelter was probably built in 1839 when James Wright fulfilled his contract to dig a new well and build a well shelter on the public square for one hundred and fifty dollars. In 1902...
Andrew & Mary Ann Clopton Reid´s 1852 National Register Greek Revival Mansion´s origins reach back to the 1816 ´Eagle Tavern Inn.´ rising Star Masonic Lodge F & AM Lodge #39 minutes record...
Continued from side 1 The dwelling house was owned by members of the Mason family until 1863. After a series of owners (during which time it was rented by William Jefferson who printed the...
John C. Mason, native of S.C., came to Putnam Co. from Hancock Co. with his wife Abigail and several small children. He bought this lot, Square E lot 4, on the first day lots were sold in...