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Skirmish in Bulltown Swamp

In November of 1778, Lieut. Col. James Mark Prevost, with 100 British Regulars, and 300 Refugees and Indians under McGirth, crossed the Altamaha River and moved into Georgia, killing or taking...

In November of 1778, Lieut. Col. James Mark Prevost, with 100 British Regulars, and 300 Refugees and Indians under McGirth, crossed the Altamaha River and moved into Georgia, killing or taking...

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Chehaw

Large Indian Town home of the Chehaw´s, were a friendly agricultural people of the Creek Tribe. Who aided our early settlers. They Contributed men, food and horses to subdue the hostile Seminoles...

Large Indian Town home of the Chehaw´s, were a friendly agricultural people of the Creek Tribe. Who aided our early settlers. They Contributed men, food and horses to subdue the hostile Seminoles...

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Pursuit of Jefferson Davis

Early in May, 1865, Federal cavalry under command of Col. R.H.G. Minty, U.S.A., passed through Smithville in pursuit of Jefferson Davis. They camped for one night near this spot, moved west to...

Early in May, 1865, Federal cavalry under command of Col. R.H.G. Minty, U.S.A., passed through Smithville in pursuit of Jefferson Davis. They camped for one night near this spot, moved west...

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Lee County

Lee County was created by Act of June 9, 1825 and Dec. 11, 1826 from Creek cessions of Jan. 24, 1826 and March 31, 1826. Originally, it contained all land in Randolph, Stewart, Quitman, Sumter,...

Lee County was created by Act of June 9, 1825 and Dec. 11, 1826 from Creek cessions of Jan. 24, 1826 and March 31, 1826. Originally, it contained all land in Randolph, Stewart, Quitman,...

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Palmyra

Palmyra, Georgia ´ghost town´, was incorporated in 1840 with John Woolbright, John Mercer, Burch M. Roberts, Edward James, George S. Oglesby as Commissioners. Among the prominent residents were:...

Palmyra, Georgia ´ghost town´, was incorporated in 1840 with John Woolbright, John Mercer, Burch M. Roberts, Edward James, George S. Oglesby as Commissioners. Among the prominent residents...

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Noted Indian Settlement

Kennard´s Settlement and Cowpens, a major Creek Indian center of Southwest Georgia, was located three and three-fourths miles west of here, on the east side of Kinchafoonee Creek. The site was...

Kennard´s Settlement and Cowpens, a major Creek Indian center of Southwest Georgia, was located three and three-fourths miles west of here, on the east side of Kinchafoonee Creek. The site...

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Captain Hardy Smith House

Side 1 Capt. Hardy B Smith (1841-1912), CSA, one of Laurens County´s noted veterans, served in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee. Smith when war broke out, was called home...

Side 1 Capt. Hardy B Smith (1841-1912), CSA, one of Laurens County´s noted veterans, served in the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee. Smith when war broke out, was called...

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Blue Star Memorial

A Tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America sponsored by The Federated Garden Clubs of Dublin in cooperation with The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Plaque courtesy...

A Tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America sponsored by The Federated Garden Clubs of Dublin in cooperation with The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Plaque courtesy...

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Vallombrosa Plantation

Vallombrosa Plantation Of George Michael Troup Governor of Georgia 1823 – 1827 United States Senator 1816 – 1818 and 1829 – 1833 Champion and militant defender of State Rights. This principle...

Vallombrosa Plantation Of George Michael Troup Governor of Georgia 1823 – 1827 United States Senator 1816 – 1818 and 1829 – 1833 Champion and militant defender of State Rights. This...

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Jefferson Davis

On May 7, 1865, Jefferson Davis, with his family and a small escort, passed through Dublin enroute south to avoid a screen of Union cavalry attempting to intercept him. That evening, the 1st...

On May 7, 1865, Jefferson Davis, with his family and a small escort, passed through Dublin enroute south to avoid a screen of Union cavalry attempting to intercept him. That evening, the...

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Jefferson Davis

On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (102 miles N), where he performed what proved to be his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly...

On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (102 miles N), where he performed what proved to be his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly...

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Laurens County

Laurens County was created by Act, of Dec. 10, 1807 from Wilkinson County. Originally it contained all of Pulaski and part of Johnson Counties. Among prominent residents of Laurens County were...

Laurens County was created by Act, of Dec. 10, 1807 from Wilkinson County. Originally it contained all of Pulaski and part of Johnson Counties. Among prominent residents of Laurens County were...

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Governor Troup's Home

Here lived George Michael Troup, Governor of Georgia 1823-27. Born in 1780 at McIntosh´s Blufvf on the Tombigbee river in a part of Georgia that is now Alabama, he graduated at Princeton, 1797,...

Here lived George Michael Troup, Governor of Georgia 1823-27. Born in 1780 at McIntosh´s Blufvf on the Tombigbee river in a part of Georgia that is now Alabama, he graduated at Princeton,...

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Home of Governor E.D. Rivers (1895-1967)

Eurith Dickinson Rivers was governor of Georgia from 1937 to 1941. He actively supported President Franklin D. Roosevelt´s New Deal Program. Rivers´ innovative leadership produce Georgia´s first...

Eurith Dickinson Rivers was governor of Georgia from 1937 to 1941. He actively supported President Franklin D. Roosevelt´s New Deal Program. Rivers´ innovative leadership produce Georgia´s...

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Joshua Lee

Joshua Lee (1722-1855) Joshua Lee built the first grist mill on this location in c1830 in what was Lowndes County. He owned five and one half Land lots (2.069 acres) which were not yet free of...

Joshua Lee (1722-1855) Joshua Lee built the first grist mill on this location in c1830 in what was Lowndes County. He owned five and one half Land lots (2.069 acres) which were not yet free...

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Fender Cemetery

A short distance east on this road is Fender Cemetery, in which are buried many of the first settlers of the area of old Lowndes County lying East of the Alabama River, from Union church. This...

A short distance east on this road is Fender Cemetery, in which are buried many of the first settlers of the area of old Lowndes County lying East of the Alabama River, from Union church....

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Union Baptist Church

Union Baptist Church, on the Alapaha River one-half mile West on this road, was constituted October 21, 1825, the first church in the old area of Irwin County. The original members were: William...

Union Baptist Church, on the Alapaha River one- half mile West on this road, was constituted October 21, 1825, the first church in the old area of Irwin County. The original members were: William...

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Lanier County

This County created by Acts of the Legislature of Aug. 11, 1919 & Aug. 7, 1920 is named for Sidney Lanier, poet of Georgia. Lanier was born in Macon Feb. 3, 1842 and practiced law there with his...

This County created by Acts of the Legislature of Aug. 11, 1919 & Aug. 7, 1920 is named for Sidney Lanier, poet of Georgia. Lanier was born in Macon Feb. 3, 1842 and practiced law there with...

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Roosevelt's Barnesville Speech

Roosevelt´s Barnesville Speech On August 11, 1938, as many as 50,000 people gathered in the stadium of Gordon Military College for an address by President Franklin Roosevelt dedicating the Lamar...

Roosevelt´s Barnesville Speech On August 11, 1938, as many as 50,000 people gathered in the stadium of Gordon Military College for an address by President Franklin Roosevelt dedicating the...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

Blue Star Memorial A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United State of America Sponsored by Red Bud District Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. In cooperation of Johnstonville Garden...

Blue Star Memorial A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United State of America Sponsored by Red Bud District Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. In cooperation of Johnstonville Garden...

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