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Vereen Bell Highway

This access road into the great Okefenokee Swamp was named by the Georgia Legislature (1946) in memory of VEREEN BELL, Lt. USNR, young Georgia patriot and writer, who by his novel `SWAMP WATER`...

This access road into the great Okefenokee Swamp was named by the Georgia Legislature (1946) in memory of VEREEN BELL, Lt. USNR, young Georgia patriot and writer, who by his novel `SWAMP...

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Moore's Ford Lynching

2.4 miles east, at Moore`s Ford Bridge on the Apalachee River, four African-Americans -- George and May Murray Dorsey and Roger and Dorothy Dorsey Malcom (reportedly 7 months pregnant) -- were...

2.4 miles east, at Moore`s Ford Bridge on the Apalachee River, four African-Americans -- George and May Murray Dorsey and Roger and Dorothy Dorsey Malcom (reportedly 7 months pregnant) --...

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Georgia Vocational and Trades School

Formerly known as the 5th District A&M School established 1908 Georgia Vocational and Trades School, formerly knows as the 5th District A&M School, a predatory institution provided learning and...

Formerly known as the 5th District A&M School established 1908 Georgia Vocational and Trades School, formerly knows as the 5th District A&M School, a predatory institution provided learning and...

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Battle of Jack's Creek

Battle of Jack´s Creek fought here Sept. 1, 1787 Americans Led by Elijah Clarke Erected by Matthew Tolbert Chapter, DAR 1925 Donated by Mrs E M Williams Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original...

Battle of Jack´s Creek fought here Sept. 1, 1787 Americans Led by Elijah Clarke Erected by Matthew Tolbert Chapter, DAR 1925 Donated by Mrs E M Williams Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com....

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Hightower Trail

This road is a portion of Hightower Trail, old Indian path to Etowah River, which ran from High Shoals of the Appalachee westward to Shallow Ford on the Chattahoochee. It formed a boundary between...

This road is a portion of Hightower Trail, old Indian path to Etowah River, which ran from High Shoals of the Appalachee westward to Shallow Ford on the Chattahoochee. It formed a boundary...

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The Poppy Lady

-- 1-1/2 mi. --> Molina Michael, educator, patriot, and internationally known as `The Poppy Lady,` was born near here August 15, 1869. A granite boulder marks her birthplace. She received her...

-- 1-1/2 mi. --> Molina Michael, educator, patriot, and internationally known as `The Poppy Lady,` was born near here August 15, 1869. A granite boulder marks her birthplace. She received her...

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Garrard's Cavalry Raid

On July 20, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, were closing in on Atlanta. Hq. 2nd Cavalry Division USA, Brig. Gen Kenner Garrard, was in Decatur, 6 miles E of Atlanta....

On July 20, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, were closing in on Atlanta. Hq. 2nd Cavalry Division USA, Brig. Gen Kenner Garrard, was in Decatur, 6 miles E of...

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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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Seven Governors Have Lived in Walton County

Walton County has been the home either through birth or short residence of the following Georgia Chief Executives: WILSON LUMPKIN (1831-1835) ALFRED HOLT COLQUITT (1877-1882) JAMES S. BOYNTON...

Walton County has been the home either through birth or short residence of the following Georgia Chief Executives: WILSON LUMPKIN (1831-1835) ALFRED HOLT COLQUITT (1877-1882) JAMES S....

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James Monroe

This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 158 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the...

This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 158 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the...

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Walton County

This County created by Acts of the Legislature December 15 &19, 1811, is named for George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton, born in Va. in 1749 came to Savannah when 20 to...

This County created by Acts of the Legislature December 15 &19, 1811, is named for George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton, born in Va. in 1749 came to Savannah when 20...

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General Joe Wheeler's Attack

In the late morning of September 20, 1863, General Joseph Wheeler's cavalry rode north along the east side of West Chickamauga Creek to the area opposite Lee and Gordon's Mills . They arrived at...

In the late morning of September 20, 1863, General Joseph Wheeler's cavalry rode north along the east side of West Chickamauga Creek to the area opposite Lee and Gordon's Mills . They arrived...

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Crittenden's Corp at Lee and Gordon's Mills

On September 11, the last Confederate forces withdrew around 4:30 PM across the creek to a stand of timber about a half mile east of the mills. Harker's Federals moved into position near the mills...

On September 11, the last Confederate forces withdrew around 4:30 PM across the creek to a stand of timber about a half mile east of the mills. Harker's Federals moved into position near the mills...

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Rossville Gap

A major objective of General Braxton Bragg's Confederate Army of Tennessee during the Chickamauga Campaign was to block the Federal Army from Chattanooga. Similarly, General William Rosecrans'...

A major objective of General Braxton Bragg's Confederate Army of Tennessee during the Chickamauga Campaign was to block the Federal Army from Chattanooga. Similarly, General William Rosecrans'...

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Rossville, McFarland House & Spring

At the time of the Civil War the community of Rossville, Georgia consisted of no more than a half dozen buildings. The most conspicuous of these structures was a two-story log dwelling built in...

At the time of the Civil War the community of Rossville, Georgia consisted of no more than a half dozen buildings. The most conspicuous of these structures was a two-story log dwelling built in...

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The Xzanders G. McFarland House and McFarland Gap

Mr. Xzanders Gordon McFarland of Walker County (Rossville Georgia) was a slave holder. So when the Civil War took his two oldest sons into the army, he gathered his slaves, his four teenage...

Mr. Xzanders Gordon McFarland of Walker County (Rossville Georgia) was a slave holder. So when the Civil War took his two oldest sons into the army, he gathered his slaves, his four...

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Thomas' Night March

On September 18, 1863, the Confederate forces began a preliminary push against Reed's Bridge and Alexander's Bridge on the extreme left of the Federal position. Colonels Minty and Wilder,...

On September 18, 1863, the Confederate forces began a preliminary push against Reed's Bridge and Alexander's Bridge on the extreme left of the Federal position. Colonels Minty and...

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Crawfish Spring

Crawfish Spring was the first name given to the modern community Chickamauga, Georgia. Cherokees lived in this area before their forced removal in 1838, with their Chickamauga District courthouse...

Crawfish Spring was the first name given to the modern community Chickamauga, Georgia. Cherokees lived in this area before their forced removal in 1838, with their Chickamauga District...

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Owing's Ford and Childress Plantation

In 1863 there was a thriving farming community along West Chickamauga Creek in the vicinity of Birds Mill. One of the most important plantations was the Childress Plantation. Significance of this...

In 1863 there was a thriving farming community along West Chickamauga Creek in the vicinity of Birds Mill. One of the most important plantations was the Childress Plantation. Significance of...

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Bird's Mill and Worthen's Gap

Bird's Mill was built on West Chickamauga Creek during the l840's by Philemon Bird, a member of a prominent and wealthy Georgia family. The mill was constructed well away from the creek on a long...

Bird's Mill was built on West Chickamauga Creek during the l840's by Philemon Bird, a member of a prominent and wealthy Georgia family. The mill was constructed well away from the creek on a...

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