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Concord Methodist Church

The oldest Methodist church west of the Oconee River, Concord, first called Victory, was established in 1810, when William B. Prichard and Thomas Johnston built a little log church on the Stage...

The oldest Methodist church west of the Oconee River, Concord, first called Victory, was established in 1810, when William B. Prichard and Thomas Johnston built a little log church on the Stage...

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The March to the Sea

On Nov. 15, 1864, after destroying Atlanta and cutting his communications with the North, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, began his destructive campaign for Savannah -- the March to the Sea. He...

On Nov. 15, 1864, after destroying Atlanta and cutting his communications with the North, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, began his destructive campaign for Savannah -- the March to the Sea....

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The Stoneman Raid

Closing in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, found its vast fortifications ´too strong to assault and too extensive to invest.´ To force an evacuation, he sent Maj. Gen....

Closing in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, found its vast fortifications ´too strong to assault and too extensive to invest.´ To force an evacuation, he sent Maj....

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Turnwold Plantation

Here, from 1862 to 1866, Joel Chandler Harris, author of ´Uncle Remus´, lived and worked as a printer´s apprentice on what was probably the only newspaper ever printed on a Southern plantation,...

Here, from 1862 to 1866, Joel Chandler Harris, author of ´Uncle Remus´, lived and worked as a printer´s apprentice on what was probably the only newspaper ever printed on a Southern...

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Rockville School

This school, built in 1889 consolidated in 1890 and graded in 1892, is said to have been the first Consolidated rural school in Georgia, also the first Standard rural school and the first...

This school, built in 1889 consolidated in 1890 and graded in 1892, is said to have been the first Consolidated rural school in Georgia, also the first Standard rural school and the...

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Georgia 4-H Center

This Georgia 4-H Center is a tribute to former members and an educational training center for all future members. Georgia 4-H Club work, with its equal training of the Head, heart, Hands and...

This Georgia 4-H Center is a tribute to former members and an educational training center for all future members. Georgia 4-H Club work, with its equal training of the Head, heart, Hands...

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Georgia 4-H Clubs

GEORGIA 4-H CLUBS Motto: ´To Make the Best Better´ Georgia 4-H Club work started in 1905 with 151 boys, each growing one acre of corn, under the leadership of G.C. Adams. In 1911 girls´ tomato and...

GEORGIA 4-H CLUBS Motto: ´To Make the Best Better´ Georgia 4-H Club work started in 1905 with 151 boys, each growing one acre of corn, under the leadership of G.C. Adams. In 1911 girls´ tomato and...

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Desoto Trail

In Commemoration of the De Soto Expedition 1540 Old Hartford on the Ocmulgee is near the ancient site of Ocute on the "eastward flowing river" where dwelt the Hitchiti Indians. De Soto and his...

In Commemoration of the De Soto Expedition 1540 Old Hartford on the Ocmulgee is near the ancient site of Ocute on the "eastward flowing river" where dwelt the Hitchiti Indians. De Soto and...

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Slosheye Trail

Slosheye Trail was used by the Indians and white traders as an artery of travel as early as 1750 and extended from Hawkinsville on the Ocmulgee River to Drayton on the Flint River. This ancient...

Slosheye Trail was used by the Indians and white traders as an artery of travel as early as 1750 and extended from Hawkinsville on the Ocmulgee River to Drayton on the Flint River. This...

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Old Hartford

This is old Hartford, from 1809 until 1836 the seat of Pulaski County, and during those years a thriving city, influential in the military and political life of Georgia. Long before that time, the...

This is old Hartford, from 1809 until 1836 the seat of Pulaski County, and during those years a thriving city, influential in the military and political life of Georgia. Long before that time, the...

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Pulaski County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 13, 1808, is named for Count Casimir Pulaski, Polish hero of the Revolutionary War who died fighting in Georgia and is buried in Savannah....

This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 13, 1808, is named for Count Casimir Pulaski, Polish hero of the Revolutionary War who died fighting in Georgia and is buried in Savannah....

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Trail of Tears Cherokee

Trail of Tears Cherokee Walk in their Footsteps The area surrounding the Cedartown Big Springs was first inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. The land was prized for its abundance of sparkling...

Trail of Tears Cherokee Walk in their Footsteps The area surrounding the Cedartown Big Springs was first inhabited by the Cherokee Indians. The land was prized for its abundance of sparkling...

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Sterling Holloway 1905-1992

Sterling Price Holloway, Jr., like his father, was named for Confederate General Sterling ´Pap´ Price. He was born on this site and went to school here then attended the Georgia Military Academy...

Sterling Price Holloway, Jr., like his father, was named for Confederate General Sterling ´Pap´ Price. He was born on this site and went to school here then attended the Georgia Military Academy...

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Ivy Ledbetter Lee- Founder of Modern Public Relations

Ivy Ledbetter Lee, public relations expert, author, lecturer, and philanthropist, was born July 16, 1877, near Cedartown. He attended Emory College for two years and then went to Princeton, where...

Ivy Ledbetter Lee, public relations expert, author, lecturer, and philanthropist, was born July 16, 1877, near Cedartown. He attended Emory College for two years and then went to Princeton, where...

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Big Spring Park

Asa Prior, born in Virginia about 1785, pioneered into this valley and purchased a large tract of land including this spring and Cedar Creek in 1834. In 1852 he deeded the spring and 10 adjacent...

Asa Prior, born in Virginia about 1785, pioneered into this valley and purchased a large tract of land including this spring and Cedar Creek in 1834. In 1852 he deeded the spring and 10...

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Logan's 15th Corps at Swaintown

May 23, 1864, Maj. Gen. John A. Logan´s 15th A.C. (USA), camped here at Euharlee Cr., on the site of old Swaintown while Maj. Gen. G.M. Dodge´s 16th A.C. (USA) camped at Peek´s spring one mile...

May 23, 1864, Maj. Gen. John A. Logan´s 15th A.C. (USA), camped here at Euharlee Cr., on the site of old Swaintown while Maj. Gen. G.M. Dodge´s 16th A.C. (USA) camped at Peek´s spring one...

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Dodge & Davis at Peek's Spring

The spring 175 yds. E. was the camping place of Maj. Gen. Grenville M. Dodge´s 16th A.C. of McPherson´s Army of the Tennessee (USA), May 23, 1864, enroute from the Etowah River to Dallas, Paulding...

The spring 175 yds. E. was the camping place of Maj. Gen. Grenville M. Dodge´s 16th A.C. of McPherson´s Army of the Tennessee (USA), May 23, 1864, enroute from the Etowah River to Dallas, Paulding...

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McPherson's March to Dallas

May 23, 1864. The Army of the Tennessee (USA), consisting of Logan´s 15th & Dodge´s 16th A.C., crossed the Etowah River at Woolley´s Bridge & by Old Macedonia Church & roads not now existing,...

May 23, 1864. The Army of the Tennessee (USA), consisting of Logan´s 15th & Dodge´s 16th A.C., crossed the Etowah River at Woolley´s Bridge & by Old Macedonia Church & roads not now...

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Polk County

Created December 20, 1851 and named for President James Knox Polk, Cedartown is fittingly named for the trees which flourish in this beautiful valley. The city is a railroad center, has a thriving...

Created December 20, 1851 and named for President James Knox Polk, Cedartown is fittingly named for the trees which flourish in this beautiful valley. The city is a railroad center, has a...

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Pike County

Created by Act of Dec. 9, 1822, from Monroe County, Pike County originally contained part of Spalding, Upson and Lamar Counties. It was named for Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779- 1813), leader, in...

Created by Act of Dec. 9, 1822, from Monroe County, Pike County originally contained part of Spalding, Upson and Lamar Counties. It was named for Zebulon Montgomery Pike (1779- 1813), leader, in...

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