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Confederate Dead and Hospitals

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, and...

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,...

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Tallulah Falls Railway and Depot

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 over...

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...

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

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. In...

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....

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Lake Rabun Lakemont, Georgia (2 sided marker)

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,...

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,...

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Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

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 education...

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...

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Rabun County

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...

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...

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Union United Methodist Church

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. Among...

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....

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Quitman County's Old Jail

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 and...

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...

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Georgetown High School (Side 1)

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 name...

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...

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Harrison-Guerry- Brannon-Crawford Family Cemetery

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...

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...

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Georgetown

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...

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...

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Quitman County

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...

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...

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Mrs. Beall's Mill

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...

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...

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In Honor of Joel Chandler Harris

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 Chapter...

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...

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Site of the Home and Private School of Adiel Sherwood 1832-1836

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...

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...

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Uncle Remus Museum

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 of...

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...

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The Town Well Shelter

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 a...

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...

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The Bronson House

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 its...

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...

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Site of John C. Mason's Dwelling House (Side 2)

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 first...

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...

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Site of John C. Mason's Dwelling House (Side 1)

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...

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...

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