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Grace Protestant Episcopal Church

The first Episcopal service in Clarkesville was held Oct. 28, 1838 by the Rev. Mr. Ezra B. Kellogg, sent from N. Y. to the Diocese of Georgia as a missionary to this section. On Dec. 12, 1838, at...

The first Episcopal service in Clarkesville was held Oct. 28, 1838 by the Rev. Mr. Ezra B. Kellogg, sent from N. Y. to the Diocese of Georgia as a missionary to this section. On Dec. 12, 1838, at...

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Summer Home of Joseph Habersham

This was the summer home of Joseph Habersham of Savannah (1751-1815), Georgia patriot, Revolutionary War hero, and political leader. He was a Colonel in the Continental Army, a member of...

This was the summer home of Joseph Habersham of Savannah (1751-1815), Georgia patriot, Revolutionary War hero, and political leader. He was a Colonel in the Continental Army, a member...

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Habersham County

Habersham County was created by Acts of the Legislature, Dec. 15, 1818, and named for Joseph Habersham (1751-1815), of Savannah, who had a summer home near Clarkesville. He served in the...

Habersham County was created by Acts of the Legislature, Dec. 15, 1818, and named for Joseph Habersham (1751-1815), of Savannah, who had a summer home near Clarkesville. He served in...

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Habersham Iron Works & Mfg. Co.

On the site of the Habersham Cotton Mills stood the Habersham Iron Works and Manufacturing Co., incorporated in late 1837 when this section of the state was Indian country Jarvis Van Buren, a...

On the site of the Habersham Cotton Mills stood the Habersham Iron Works and Manufacturing Co., incorporated in late 1837 when this section of the state was Indian country Jarvis Van Buren,...

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The Unicoi Turnpike

The Unicoi Turnpike, first vehicular route to connect North Georgia and Tennessee with the head of navigation on the Savannah River system, passed here. Beginning on the Tugalo River to the east...

The Unicoi Turnpike, first vehicular route to connect North Georgia and Tennessee with the head of navigation on the Savannah River system, passed here. Beginning on the Tugalo River to the east...

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Indian War Trail

This highway runs along the divide between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. On the south the waters run into the Broad and Savannah rivers to the Atlantic Ocean. Waters on the north run...

This highway runs along the divide between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. On the south the waters run into the Broad and Savannah rivers to the Atlantic Ocean. Waters on the north run...

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Piedmont College

Piedmont College is an accredited, independent, coeducational, liberal arts college, open to all regardless of race, sex, or creed. Founded under auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the...

Piedmont College is an accredited, independent, coeducational, liberal arts college, open to all regardless of race, sex, or creed. Founded under auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church,...

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Living & Learning in the Mountains

Three local citizens, W. M. Loggans, B. B. Heyward and W. P. Furr, donated 300 acres of prime farm land to entice location of the Ninth District School of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, a boarding...

Three local citizens, W. M. Loggans, B. B. Heyward and W. P. Furr, donated 300 acres of prime farm land to entice location of the Ninth District School of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, a boarding...

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Blair Line

The historic Blair line between the State of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation crossed this highway at this point. This line was surveyed by James Blair in the early 1800´s. It ran from the forks of...

The historic Blair line between the State of Georgia and the Cherokee Nation crossed this highway at this point. This line was surveyed by James Blair in the early 1800´s. It ran from the forks of...

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Home of Alice Harrell Strickland - Georgia's First Woman Mayor

Alice Harrell Strickland (1859-1947) and her husband Henry built this home in 1898. The Stricklands raised seven children before Henry´s death in 1917. Mrs. Strickland then became a community...

Alice Harrell Strickland (1859-1947) and her husband Henry built this home in 1898. The Stricklands raised seven children before Henry´s death in 1917. Mrs. Strickland then became a community...

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Blue Star Memorial

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Ladybugs Garden Club In cooperation with Redbud District And The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc Plaque...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Ladybugs Garden Club In cooperation with Redbud District And The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc...

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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 Cherokee Garden Club of Lawrenceville in ciiperation with Lawrenceville council of Garden Clubs...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Cherokee Garden Club of Lawrenceville in ciiperation with Lawrenceville council of Garden Clubs...

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Brunswick Hotel

Brunswick Hotel Circa 1870 On this site in 1870, the Brunswick Hotel was constructed. The Hotel was three stories high with wide porches on the first two stories. It had 29 rooms and a restaurant....

Brunswick Hotel Circa 1870 On this site in 1870, the Brunswick Hotel was constructed. The Hotel was three stories high with wide porches on the first two stories. It had 29 rooms and a restaurant....

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Thrasher Park, Named for the Founder of Norcross

Norcross was chartered in 1870 through its founder, J.J. ´Cousin John´ Thrasher, and named for his good friend, Jonathon Norcross, the fourth mayor (1851) of Atlanta. ´Cousin John´ purchased...

Norcross was chartered in 1870 through its founder, J.J. ´Cousin John´ Thrasher, and named for his good friend, Jonathon Norcross, the fourth mayor (1851) of Atlanta. ´Cousin John´...

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Site of Richard D. Winn House (Side 2)

Near here, stood the house of Richard D. Winn. In 1836, Richard married Charlotte Mitchell and they moved to this location in 1837. In 1860, their plantation encompassed 672 acres. Richard resided...

Near here, stood the house of Richard D. Winn. In 1836, Richard married Charlotte Mitchell and they moved to this location in 1837. In 1860, their plantation encompassed 672 acres. Richard...

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Richard Dickinson Winn (Side 1)

Richard Dickinson Winn, a son of Elisha and Judith Cochran Winn, was born January 14, 1816. Gwinnett´s first county elections and court sessions were held at his childhood home near Hog Mountain....

Richard Dickinson Winn, a son of Elisha and Judith Cochran Winn, was born January 14, 1816. Gwinnett´s first county elections and court sessions were held at his childhood home near Hog Mountain....

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Hog Mountain Baptist Church

Eleven charter members first met near what was known as the Hog Mountain House eight miles N.E. of Lawrenceville to organize the church. The church was organized by Elder David H. Moncrief and...

Eleven charter members first met near what was known as the Hog Mountain House eight miles N.E. of Lawrenceville to organize the church. The church was organized by Elder David H. Moncrief and...

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Chesser-Williams House

Chesser-Williams House One of the oldest surviving homes in Gwinnett County, this house was built in the 1850s. The house was originally two rooms wide and one room deep. This style is referred to...

Chesser-Williams House One of the oldest surviving homes in Gwinnett County, this house was built in the 1850s. The house was originally two rooms wide and one room deep. This style is referred to...

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The Home of Major William E. Simmons

William E. Simmons, one of Gwinnett County´s foremost citizens, was born in Lawrenceville on August 26, 1839. After graduating at the top of his class form Emory College, he assumed editorship of...

William E. Simmons, one of Gwinnett County´s foremost citizens, was born in Lawrenceville on August 26, 1839. After graduating at the top of his class form Emory College, he assumed editorship of...

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Birthplace of Bill Arp

The beloved Charles Henry Smith was born here June 15, 1826. He married Mary Hutchins of Lawrenceville in 1849, beginning his law practice and moved to Rome in 1851. Major, Confederate Army. His...

The beloved Charles Henry Smith was born here June 15, 1826. He married Mary Hutchins of Lawrenceville in 1849, beginning his law practice and moved to Rome in 1851. Major, Confederate Army. His...

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