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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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Old Coffee Road

This highway leading north and south at this point is the Old Coffee Road, earliest vehicular and postal route of this section. Beginning at Swains Ferry on the Ocmulgee River, it ran this way to...

This highway leading north and south at this point is the Old Coffee Road, earliest vehicular and postal route of this section. Beginning at Swains Ferry on the Ocmulgee River, it ran this way...

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Irwin County

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature December 15, 1818 and December 21, 1819, is named for Gov. Jared Irwin who served from 1806 to ´09. He helped revised the State Constitution in 1789...

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature December 15, 1818 and December 21, 1819, is named for Gov. Jared Irwin who served from 1806 to ´09. He helped revised the State Constitution in...

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Governor John Houston

Born near Waynesboro in 1744, Houston was the son of Sir Patrick Houston and Priscilla Dunbar. He was elected in 1775 to represent Georgia at the Continental Congress and served on Georgia´s...

Born near Waynesboro in 1744, Houston was the son of Sir Patrick Houston and Priscilla Dunbar. He was elected in 1775 to represent Georgia at the Continental Congress and served on...

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Flint Electric Membership Corporation

Flint Electric Membership Corporation provided electrical service to Wellston, Georgia in 1939. Population about 43 people. In 1943, when the name was changed to Warner Robins, a major commandment...

Flint Electric Membership Corporation provided electrical service to Wellston, Georgia in 1939. Population about 43 people. In 1943, when the name was changed to Warner Robins, a major...

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Perry United Methodist Church 1826

Organized as part of the South Carolina Conference in 1826, this church by 1830 was head of the Perry Circuit in the newly formed Georgia Conference and after 1866 in the South Georgia Conference....

Organized as part of the South Carolina Conference in 1826, this church by 1830 was head of the Perry Circuit in the newly formed Georgia Conference and after 1866 in the South Georgia Conference....

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Perry Methodist Church Organized

The first edifice was erected in 1827 on site which is now Evergreen Cemetery. The second building was located in 1846 on the front hakf of this square and faced Washington St. The present...

The first edifice was erected in 1827 on site which is now Evergreen Cemetery. The second building was located in 1846 on the front hakf of this square and faced Washington St. The...

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Houston County

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 & December 24, 1821, is named for John Houston, Governor in 1778 & 1784, who served in the Continental Congress in 1775 & ´76. In 1774 he...

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 & December 24, 1821, is named for John Houston, Governor in 1778 & 1784, who served in the Continental Congress in 1775 & ´76. In 1774...

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Kilpatrick’s Raid at the Nash Farm

Kilpatrick's Raid at the Nash Farm August 20, 1864 As the last of Minty’s skirmishers withdrew, Kilpatrick and Eli Murray realign King’s 3rd and 5th Kentucky to confront the quiescent Confederate...

Kilpatrick's Raid at the Nash Farm August 20, 1864 As the last of Minty’s skirmishers withdrew, Kilpatrick and Eli Murray realign King’s 3rd and 5th Kentucky to confront the quiescent...

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Shingleroof Campground

Shortly after this section of land in Henry County was ceded to the State of Georgia by the Creek Indians in the Treaty of Indian Springs in 1823, camp meetings were held here under brush arbors....

Shortly after this section of land in Henry County was ceded to the State of Georgia by the Creek Indians in the Treaty of Indian Springs in 1823, camp meetings were held here under brush...

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Locust Grove Institute 1894-1929

Born in 1894 of a community mass meeting called for the purpose by J.W. Graham, Pastor of the Locust Grove Baptist Church, Locust Grove Institute was started as a coeducational school by the...

Born in 1894 of a community mass meeting called for the purpose by J.W. Graham, Pastor of the Locust Grove Baptist Church, Locust Grove Institute was started as a coeducational school by the...

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Cavalry Skirmish at Bear Creek Station

On November 16, 1864, Murray´s brigade of Kilpatrick´s cavalry [Federal] struck the advance of Iverson´s cavalry [Confederate] at Lovejoy´s Station, 4 miles North and drove it south to Bear Creek...

On November 16, 1864, Murray´s brigade of Kilpatrick´s cavalry [Federal] struck the advance of Iverson´s cavalry [Confederate] at Lovejoy´s Station, 4 miles North and drove it south to Bear Creek...

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The March to the Sea

On Nov. 17, 1864, the right wing of Gen. Sherman´s Army marched from McDonough to Jackson, enroute to Planter´s Factory on the Ocmulgee River, where it was to cross into Jasper County the next...

On Nov. 17, 1864, the right wing of Gen. Sherman´s Army marched from McDonough to Jackson, enroute to Planter´s Factory on the Ocmulgee River, where it was to cross into Jasper County the next...

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The Right Wing at McDonough

On the night of Nov. 16, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman´s army (USA), which had marched from Atlanta the morning before on its destructive March to the Sea, camped...

On the night of Nov. 16, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman´s army (USA), which had marched from Atlanta the morning before on its destructive March to the Sea,...

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The Right Wing at Stockbridge

On the night of Nov. 15, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman´s army (USA) camped near Stockbridge on its destructive March to the Sea. The Left Wing (14th and 20th Corps)...

On the night of Nov. 15, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman´s army (USA) camped near Stockbridge on its destructive March to the Sea. The Left Wing (14th and 20th Corps)...

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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 Orphan Brigade

1864. Activities in Atlanta indicating a new offensive by Gen. Sherman´s army (USA), which had occupied that area since Sept. 2nd, units of Gen. Wheeler´s cavalry corps (CSA) were posted on all...

1864. Activities in Atlanta indicating a new offensive by Gen. Sherman´s army (USA), which had occupied that area since Sept. 2nd, units of Gen. Wheeler´s cavalry corps (CSA) were posted on...

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Henry County

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 & December 24, 1821, is named for Patrick Henry, Revolutionary patriot, orator and statesman, largely responsible for the Bill of Rights and...

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 & December 24, 1821, is named for Patrick Henry, Revolutionary patriot, orator and statesman, largely responsible for the Bill of Rights and...

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Benjamin Hawkins

"The Beloved Man of the. Four Nations" to the Creeks, Benjamin Hawkins (1754 - 1816) was appointed Indian agent by President Washington. Soldier, Congressman, Senator, he determined with firm ness...

"The Beloved Man of the. Four Nations" to the Creeks, Benjamin Hawkins (1754 - 1816) was appointed Indian agent by President Washington. Soldier, Congressman, Senator, he determined with firm ness...

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Franklin Baptist Church

The Franklin Baptist Church was organized December 2, 1842 with 37 members. The founders included Elder Mitchell Bennett, Jesse Moon, James Davis and James Spurlin. Elder Robert Fleming served as...

The Franklin Baptist Church was organized December 2, 1842 with 37 members. The founders included Elder Mitchell Bennett, Jesse Moon, James Davis and James Spurlin. Elder Robert Fleming served...

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