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Site of Inn

On the site of the Post Office stood a large, white columned, three storied house known as the Stage Coach Inn. Horses for the coaches were changed here and stabled across the road from the inn....

On the site of the Post Office stood a large, white columned, three storied house known as the Stage Coach Inn. Horses for the coaches were changed here and stabled across the road from the inn....

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Jackson Springs

General Andrew Jackson, leading his troops to Florida in 1818 to fight the Seminole Indians, stopped here for nearly two weeks to rest his army during their long march. Since that time, this has...

General Andrew Jackson, leading his troops to Florida in 1818 to fight the Seminole Indians, stopped here for nearly two weeks to rest his army during their long march. Since that time, this...

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Home of Senator Alfred Cuthbert

Alfred Cuthbert (1785 - 1856) was born in Savannah, the son of Colonel Seth John Cuthbert, brother of Congressman John Cuthbert, grandson of Revolutionary patriot Joseph Clay. A colonel of...

Alfred Cuthbert (1785 - 1856) was born in Savannah, the son of Colonel Seth John Cuthbert, brother of Congressman John Cuthbert, grandson of Revolutionary patriot Joseph Clay. A colonel...

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Across the Ocmulgee

Late on Nov. 17, 1864, the 29th Missouri Mounted Infantry [US] seized the ferry at Planters Factory (Ocmulgee Mills) on the Ocmulgee River at Seven Islands (12 miles NW) to secure it for the...

Late on Nov. 17, 1864, the 29th Missouri Mounted Infantry [US] seized the ferry at Planters Factory (Ocmulgee Mills) on the Ocmulgee River at Seven Islands (12 miles NW) to secure it for...

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Jasper County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 10, 1807, is named for Sergeant Jasper, Revolutionary hero from South Carolina who rescued some American prisoners from their British guards at...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 10, 1807, is named for Sergeant Jasper, Revolutionary hero from South Carolina who rescued some American prisoners from their British guards at...

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The Braselton Family

In 1876 William H. Braselton, Sr. and his wife, Susan Hosch Braselton, established a 796-acre farm in western Jackson County . The Braseltons´ children, Henry, Green, John Oliver, Belle, and Lena...

In 1876 William H. Braselton, Sr. and his wife, Susan Hosch Braselton, established a 796-acre farm in western Jackson County . The Braseltons´ children, Henry, Green, John Oliver, Belle, and Lena...

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Home of Governor L.G. Hardman

Lamartine Griffin Hardman was governor of Georgia from 1927 to 1931. A physician, businessman, manufacturer, and farmer, Hardman served in the Georgia house and senate before becoming governor. In...

Lamartine Griffin Hardman was governor of Georgia from 1927 to 1931. A physician, businessman, manufacturer, and farmer, Hardman served in the Georgia house and senate before becoming governor. In...

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Hoschton Train Depot

The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad. In 1883 this deport was built on land donated by...

The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad. In 1883 this deport was built on land donated...

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Jackson Trail

This is the same road over witch marched the famous Gen. Andrew Jackson. This marker erected April 1926 By Georgia Daughters of The American Revolution. Atlanta Chapter Atlanta and Sunbury Chapter...

This is the same road over witch marched the famous Gen. Andrew Jackson. This marker erected April 1926 By Georgia Daughters of The American Revolution. Atlanta Chapter Atlanta and Sunbury Chapter...

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Braselton School Bell

Originally located in the bell tower of the Braselton High School, the bell was commissioned by Senator Isaac Frank Duncan for all students from 1920 until 1957. The school was built by the Town...

Originally located in the bell tower of the Braselton High School, the bell was commissioned by Senator Isaac Frank Duncan for all students from 1920 until 1957. The school was built by the Town...

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Antioch United Methodist Church

Antioch Church was founded in Jackson County, Georgia in 1799, on land given by the James Glenn family. The original building, along with an 1825 addition, stands to the rear of the present...

Antioch Church was founded in Jackson County, Georgia in 1799, on land given by the James Glenn family. The original building, along with an 1825 addition, stands to the rear of the...

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The Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge

On this site in 1882, the original hurricane Shoals covered bridge was completed, spanning some 127 feet at the cost of a mere $1,433. Vandals burned the old bridge in 1972, spoiling a community...

On this site in 1882, the original hurricane Shoals covered bridge was completed, spanning some 127 feet at the cost of a mere $1,433. Vandals burned the old bridge in 1972, spoiling a community...

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Builder of the Nation

This steam locomotive was prsented to the City of Jefferson in 1959 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company as a permanent exhibit in memory of the important service engines of this type gave to...

This steam locomotive was prsented to the City of Jefferson in 1959 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company as a permanent exhibit in memory of the important service engines of this type gave to...

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The Baptist Church of Jesus Christ at Crooked Creek

The Baptist Church of Jesus Christ at Crooked Creek Founded on this site July 23, 1803, this small church appeared to have little chance for survival. Two hundred years later, she remains because...

The Baptist Church of Jesus Christ at Crooked Creek Founded on this site July 23, 1803, this small church appeared to have little chance for survival. Two hundred years later, she remains because...

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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 Department of Transportation of Georgia AND The Four...

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 Department of Transportation of Georgia AND The Four...

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Jackson County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature February 11, 1796, is named for James Jackson who later became Governor in 1798-1801. A soldier of the Revolution he served in Congress 1789-91 and...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature February 11, 1796, is named for James Jackson who later became Governor in 1798-1801. A soldier of the Revolution he served in Congress 1789-91...

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Killed on this Spot: May 10, 1865

Killed on this spot May 10, 1865 John Rupert, Companyc, 4th Michigan Cavalry, Federal Army. Drafted at age of 21 at Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan. Buried at Abbeyville, Georgia, remains...

Killed on this spot May 10, 1865 John Rupert, Companyc, 4th Michigan Cavalry, Federal Army. Drafted at age of 21 at Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan. Buried at Abbeyville, Georgia,...

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Dorminy's Meeting House, Young's Meeting House, Brushy Creek

Dorminy´s Meeting House was constituted December 17, 1831, on a site 1 mile Northwest of Irwinville, near the home of John B. Dorminy, Sr. The Church was of the Primitive Baptist faith, and the...

Dorminy´s Meeting House was constituted December 17, 1831, on a site 1 mile Northwest of Irwinville, near the home of John B. Dorminy, Sr. The Church was of the Primitive Baptist faith, and the...

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Jefferson Davis

On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington Georgia (178 miles NE), where he performed his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Soon thereafter, with a small...

On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington Georgia (178 miles NE), where he performed his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Soon thereafter, with a small...

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Jefferson Davis Memorial State Park

On the night of May 9, 1865, Jefferson Davis, with his family and a small escort, enroute south to avoid a screen of Union cavalry attempting to intercept him, reached the site of the present...

On the night of May 9, 1865, Jefferson Davis, with his family and a small escort, enroute south to avoid a screen of Union cavalry attempting to intercept him, reached the site of the...

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