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The Madden Branch Massacre: Anti- Confederate activity in North Georgia

The Madden Branch Massacre: Anti-Confederate activity in North Georgia North of here on Madden Branch in Polk County, Tennessee, on November 29, 1864, during the American Civil War, six Georgians...

The Madden Branch Massacre: Anti-Confederate activity in North Georgia North of here on Madden Branch in Polk County, Tennessee, on November 29, 1864, during the American Civil War, six...

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PFC. Jack Clem Robinson

PFC. Jack Clem Robinson USMC — Sept. 22, 1922 – Oct. 25, 1942 — Killed in action – Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands One of Fannin County’s finest – he made the ultimate sacrifice so that others might...

PFC. Jack Clem Robinson USMC — Sept. 22, 1922 – Oct. 25, 1942 — Killed in action – Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands One of Fannin County’s finest – he made the ultimate sacrifice so that others...

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Willa Mae Haight

Through her deep Christian Faith Hers was a life of service. With membership and generous contributions To many community groups, She touched the lives of generations of Blue Ridge citizens with...

Through her deep Christian Faith Hers was a life of service. With membership and generous contributions To many community groups, She touched the lives of generations of Blue Ridge citizens with...

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Blue Ridge Park 1887 ~ 1897

In celebration of the Centennial of Blue Ridge, Georgia, the Blue Ridge Garden Club and the City of Blue Ridge dedicate this park in memory of Colonel Mike McKinney, early Fannin County settler...

In celebration of the Centennial of Blue Ridge, Georgia, the Blue Ridge Garden Club and the City of Blue Ridge dedicate this park in memory of Colonel Mike McKinney, early Fannin County...

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Fannin County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Jan. 21, 1854, is named for Col. J.W. Fannin who was killed in the massacre at Goliad, Mar. 27, 1836. He had been captured with about 350 Georgia...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Jan. 21, 1854, is named for Col. J.W. Fannin who was killed in the massacre at Goliad, Mar. 27, 1836. He had been captured with about 350...

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Bellville

This town, named for area pioneer Frances Bell Smith, was founded in 1890 on property owned by Pulaski Sikes Smith, John M. Wood, and Benjamin Berrien Brewton in then Tattnall County. Town lots...

This town, named for area pioneer Frances Bell Smith, was founded in 1890 on property owned by Pulaski Sikes Smith, John M. Wood, and Benjamin Berrien Brewton in then Tattnall County. Town...

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Daniel-Smith-Tippins Cemetery 1846

DANIEL - SMITH - TIPPINS CEMETERY 1846 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: onfire4jesus.

DANIEL - SMITH - TIPPINS CEMETERY 1846 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: onfire4jesus.

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Daisy United Methodist Church

1889- Sunday School and cottage prayer meetings begun 1890- Church organized and admitted to Annual Conference; George Strickland elected steward; Service held in schoolhouse 1894- Services held...

1889- Sunday School and cottage prayer meetings begun 1890- Church organized and admitted to Annual Conference; George Strickland elected steward; Service held in schoolhouse 1894- Services held...

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Claxton First United Methodist Church

First organized church in Claxton, Georgia First Pastor -- Rev. C.S.T. Strickland Charter Members Member´s Name, Date Joined Joseph M. Bradley, May 10, 1893 Mrs. Agnes Bradley Rogers, May 10, 1893...

First organized church in Claxton, Georgia First Pastor -- Rev. C.S.T. Strickland Charter Members Member´s Name, Date Joined Joseph M. Bradley, May 10, 1893 Mrs. Agnes Bradley Rogers, May 10,...

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Evans County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Aug. 11, 1914, is named for Gen. Clement A. Evans, soldier, lawyer, minister, statesman & author, who died in 1911. He commanded Gordon´s old...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Aug. 11, 1914, is named for Gen. Clement A. Evans, soldier, lawyer, minister, statesman & author, who died in 1911. He commanded Gordon´s old...

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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 Swainsboro Garden Club IN COOPERATION WITH Department of Transportation of Georgia and The Garden...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Swainsboro Garden Club IN COOPERATION WITH Department of Transportation of Georgia and The Garden...

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Home of George Leon Smith, II 1912-1973

1912 - 1973 Member of the Georgia House of Representatives for 29 years and Speaker of that body for 11 years, longer than any other man. He was the 12th Georgian in History to lie in state at the...

1912 - 1973 Member of the Georgia House of Representatives for 29 years and Speaker of that body for 11 years, longer than any other man. He was the 12th Georgian in History to lie in state at the...

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Old Savannah Road

The highway bearing westward is the Old Savannah Road, a pioneer trace from Savannah to the western frontier and Indian country. From here it led by Riddleville and Sandersville to the Rock...

The highway bearing westward is the Old Savannah Road, a pioneer trace from Savannah to the western frontier and Indian country. From here it led by Riddleville and Sandersville to the Rock...

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Old Savannah Road

The highway joining from the east is the Old Savannah Road, one of the earliest thoroughfares wet of the Ogeechee River and a former leading way from Savannah to Georgia´s western frontier. The...

The highway joining from the east is the Old Savannah Road, one of the earliest thoroughfares wet of the Ogeechee River and a former leading way from Savannah to Georgia´s western frontier....

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Old Sunbury Road

The highway bearing southeastward is the Old Sunbury Road, one of the longest vehicular routes of post-Revolutionary Georgia. It was opened in the early 1790’s from Greensboro via Sparta and...

The highway bearing southeastward is the Old Sunbury Road, one of the longest vehicular routes of post-Revolutionary Georgia. It was opened in the early 1790’s from Greensboro via Sparta...

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Emanuel County

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature December 10, 1812 & December 6, 1813, is named for David Emanuel, Governor in 1801, several times a legislator, and President of the Senate. A place...

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature December 10, 1812 & December 6, 1813, is named for David Emanuel, Governor in 1801, several times a legislator, and President of the Senate. A place...

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The Granite Bowl

Elberton contains one of the most unique features in the state of Georgia and thousands of football fans will attest to this fact. Elberton, chartered December 10, 1803, was settled because turkey...

Elberton contains one of the most unique features in the state of Georgia and thousands of football fans will attest to this fact. Elberton, chartered December 10, 1803, was settled because...

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Nancy Hart

Elbert County´s legendary Nancy Hart was born in the 1740s in the northeast. She married Benjamin Hart, and the couple moved south, along with her eight children, to the Broad River area of Elbert...

Elbert County´s legendary Nancy Hart was born in the 1740s in the northeast. She married Benjamin Hart, and the couple moved south, along with her eight children, to the Broad River area of...

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The Christmas Tree House

The Christmas Tree House at 305 Heard Street was built as the home of the George Loehr family, who introduced to Elberton and the Rest of Georgia their native German practice of celebrating...

The Christmas Tree House at 305 Heard Street was built as the home of the George Loehr family, who introduced to Elberton and the Rest of Georgia their native German practice of...

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Samuel Elbert

Elbert County was named in honor of General Samuel Elbert, an outstanding military leader in the Revolutionary War and distinguished Governor of the State of Georgia in 1785-86. Born in 1740,...

Elbert County was named in honor of General Samuel Elbert, an outstanding military leader in the Revolutionary War and distinguished Governor of the State of Georgia in 1785-86. Born in...

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