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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

In July 1774 William Bartram entered Crawford County here, site of Marshall´s Mill, going on to Knoxville, Roberta, and Cusetta. ERECTED BY Magnolia District, The Garden Club of Ga., Inc. IN...

In July 1774 William Bartram entered Crawford County here, site of Marshall´s Mill, going on to Knoxville, Roberta, and Cusetta. ERECTED BY Magnolia District, The Garden Club of Ga., Inc....

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

In July 1774 William Bartram camped nearby at ´a beautiful large brook´, Sweet Water, on a trek from Augusta to Cusetta. ERECTED BY Magnolia District (of the Garden Club of Ga., Inc.) IN...

In July 1774 William Bartram camped nearby at ´a beautiful large brook´, Sweet Water, on a trek from Augusta to Cusetta. ERECTED BY Magnolia District (of the Garden Club of Ga., Inc.)...

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Federal Wire Road

This highway, created by an act of Congress in 1810, entered the state at Augusta passing through Warrenton, Sparta, Milledgeville, Macon and Knoxville to Coweta Town (Columbus. It was formerly...

This highway, created by an act of Congress in 1810, entered the state at Augusta passing through Warrenton, Sparta, Milledgeville, Macon and Knoxville to Coweta Town (Columbus. It was formerly...

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Creek Agency Old Agency

Here on the Flint River was the headquarters of the Agent for Indian Affairs South of Ohio until the area was acquired by Georgia in the Creek cession of Jan. 24, 1826. Here Benjamin Hawkins and...

Here on the Flint River was the headquarters of the Agent for Indian Affairs South of Ohio until the area was acquired by Georgia in the Creek cession of Jan. 24, 1826. Here Benjamin Hawkins and...

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Crawford County

This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 9 & 23, 1822, is named for William H. Crawford, Georgia statesman who was Secretary of the Treasury at the time the County was established. At...

This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 9 & 23, 1822, is named for William H. Crawford, Georgia statesman who was Secretary of the Treasury at the time the County was established. At...

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Governor Ellis Gibbs Arnall ((1907-1992)

Governor Ellis Gibbs Arnall (1907-1992) Ellis Gibbs Arnall was born in Newnan on March 20, 1907, and was one of the most influential and progressive Governors in Georgia’s history. After serving...

Governor Ellis Gibbs Arnall (1907-1992) Ellis Gibbs Arnall was born in Newnan on March 20, 1907, and was one of the most influential and progressive Governors in Georgia’s history. After serving...

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Gravesite of Lt.(JG) Thomas E. Zellars -- Namesake of USS Zellers DD 777

Grantville native Thomas E. Zellars (1898-1924) graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1920 and reported for duty aboard the USS Mississippi. As turret commander he rose to the rank of...

Grantville native Thomas E. Zellars (1898-1924) graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1920 and reported for duty aboard the USS Mississippi. As turret commander he rose to the rank...

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William McIntosh

To commemorate the courage and fidelity of the Creek Indian Chief William McIntosh In his youth he shielded pioneers, during the Revolution, from hostile tribes. He attained distinction in the war...

To commemorate the courage and fidelity of the Creek Indian Chief William McIntosh In his youth he shielded pioneers, during the Revolution, from hostile tribes. He attained distinction in the...

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Confederate Dead

Here are buried 268 Confederate soldiers, most of whom died of wounds or disease in the several Confederate hospitals located in Newnan. Some were killed in the battle fought south of here, July...

Here are buried 268 Confederate soldiers, most of whom died of wounds or disease in the several Confederate hospitals located in Newnan. Some were killed in the battle fought south of here,...

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Coweta County

Coweta, an original county, was created by Acts of June 9, 1825 and Dec. 11, 1826 from Creek cessions of Jan. 24, 1826 and Mar. 31, 1826. It was named Coweta to perpetuate the fame of the head...

Coweta, an original county, was created by Acts of June 9, 1825 and Dec. 11, 1826 from Creek cessions of Jan. 24, 1826 and Mar. 31, 1826. It was named Coweta to perpetuate the fame of the head...

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Confederate Hospitals

In Newnan between 1862 and 1865 were seven Confederate hospitals -- Bragg, Buckner, ´College Temple,´ ´Coweta House,´ Foard, Gamble and Pinson´s Springs. More than 10,000 Confederate sick and...

In Newnan between 1862 and 1865 were seven Confederate hospitals -- Bragg, Buckner, ´College Temple,´ ´Coweta House,´ Foard, Gamble and Pinson´s Springs. More than 10,000 Confederate sick and...

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Battle of Brown's Mill

On July 27, 1864, Brig. Gen. E.M. McCook with 3,600 Federal cavalry began a raid to destroy railroads south of Atlanta and release 32,000 Federal prisoners at Andersonville. Three miles south of...

On July 27, 1864, Brig. Gen. E.M. McCook with 3,600 Federal cavalry began a raid to destroy railroads south of Atlanta and release 32,000 Federal prisoners at Andersonville. Three miles south of...

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Birthplace of a Confederate Hero

William Overby was born on this site in the 1840´s. He enlisted May 31, 1861, in Co. A, 7th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A. Later served with the 43rd Battalion, Virginia Cavalry,...

William Overby was born on this site in the 1840´s. He enlisted May 31, 1861, in Co. A, 7th Regiment, Georgia Volunteer Infantry, C.S.A. Later served with the 43rd Battalion, Virginia...

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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 Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH Camelia District AND Adel Garden Club Plaque...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH Camelia District AND Adel Garden Club...

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Adel Lime Sink

The origin of both the lake and its name are a mystery as the source of the water is unknown and analysis has shown no lime in the soil. The lake which reputedly ´has no bottom´ formerly served as...

The origin of both the lake and its name are a mystery as the source of the water is unknown and analysis has shown no lime in the soil. The lake which reputedly ´has no bottom´ formerly served...

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Old Coffee Road

The Old Coffee Road, earliest vehicular and postal route of this section, crossed here, running southwestward from the Ocmulgee River, via today´s Lax, Nashville, Cecil, Barwick, and Thomasville...

The Old Coffee Road, earliest vehicular and postal route of this section, crossed here, running southwestward from the Ocmulgee River, via today´s Lax, Nashville, Cecil, Barwick, and Thomasville...

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Cook County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 30, 1918, is named for Gen. Philip Cook who fought in the States and Seminole Wars. He served in Congress from 1872 to ´82, was Secretary of...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature July 30, 1918, is named for Gen. Philip Cook who fought in the States and Seminole Wars. He served in Congress from 1872 to ´82, was Secretary...

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Paul Hamilton Hayne

Acclaimed poet, editor, and lecturer of the post-Civil War era, Paul Hamilton Hayne was born in Charleston, South Carolina. A contemporary of Sidney Lanier, Hayne edited Russell´s Magazine and the...

Acclaimed poet, editor, and lecturer of the post- Civil War era, Paul Hamilton Hayne was born in Charleston, South Carolina. A contemporary of Sidney Lanier, Hayne edited Russell´s Magazine...

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Oliver Norvell Hardy

Harlem became the birthplace of the rotund member of one of Hollywood´s greatest comedy teams when Oliver Norvell Hardy was born January 18, 1892. After his father died and was buried in the...

Harlem became the birthplace of the rotund member of one of Hollywood´s greatest comedy teams when Oliver Norvell Hardy was born January 18, 1892. After his father died and was buried in the...

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William Few Signer of the U.S. Constitution

On this site stood the home of William Few, one of Georgia´s signers of the United State Constitution. Built in 1781, the house burned in 1930. William Few was born near Baltimore, Maryland, June...

On this site stood the home of William Few, one of Georgia´s signers of the United State Constitution. Built in 1781, the house burned in 1930. William Few was born near Baltimore, Maryland, June...

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