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Archery, Georgia

This rural community of Archery, established in the 1800´s, consisted of a train stop, houses of railroad employees, the St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, a school for black...

This rural community of Archery, established in the 1800´s, consisted of a train stop, houses of railroad employees, the St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, a school for...

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Walter F. George 1878-1957

Walter F. George was born 1.5 miles north in a sharecropper`s cabin. George was a teacher near Preston, then a lawyer and judge. From the Georgia Supreme Court he ran for the unexpired term of...

Walter F. George was born 1.5 miles north in a sharecropper`s cabin. George was a teacher near Preston, then a lawyer and judge. From the Georgia Supreme Court he ran for the unexpired term...

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Lannahassee

Lannahassee, near the Indian village by that name on Lannahassee Creek, was the first white settlement (1836) after the Creek Indians left the area to migrate westward. About 1851 the town moved a...

Lannahassee, near the Indian village by that name on Lannahassee Creek, was the first white settlement (1836) after the Creek Indians left the area to migrate westward. About 1851 the town moved a...

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First Confederate Flag Raising in Georgia

On this Courthouse lawn the first Confederate flag raising in Georgia took place March 31, 1861. Judge David B. Harrell of Webster County, Capt. James Pickett of Red Hill, Dr. Harvis Pickett of...

On this Courthouse lawn the first Confederate flag raising in Georgia took place March 31, 1861. Judge David B. Harrell of Webster County, Capt. James Pickett of Red Hill, Dr. Harvis Pickett...

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Webster County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 16, 1853, was originally named Kinchafoonee. It was organized in 1834 at which time Preston was chartered. An Act of February 21, 1856,...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 16, 1853, was originally named Kinchafoonee. It was organized in 1834 at which time Preston was chartered. An Act of February 21, 1856,...

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Alexander Jackson Gordon

Alexander Jackson Gordon Physician — 1862-1943 — Born in Ohoopee, Georgia, to Alexander James Gordon and Sarah John Williams Gordon. As a young man Alex floated logs down the Altamaha River to pay...

Alexander Jackson Gordon Physician — 1862-1943 — Born in Ohoopee, Georgia, to Alexander James Gordon and Sarah John Williams Gordon. As a young man Alex floated logs down the Altamaha River to pay...

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Doctortown

Two miles N.E. of here on the Altamaha river was the site of Doctortown. The name may have been derived from a Muskogean Indian word, `Alekcha`, purported to mean doctor. A Creek Indian, `Alleck`...

Two miles N.E. of here on the Altamaha river was the site of Doctortown. The name may have been derived from a Muskogean Indian word, `Alekcha`, purported to mean doctor. A Creek Indian,...

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David Gordon

DAVID A. GORDON 1866-1947 EDUCATOR For over 60 years this outstanding Negro was an entrepreneurial, educational, religious, and political leader in Washington County. On this site in 1897 he...

DAVID A. GORDON 1866-1947 EDUCATOR For over 60 years this outstanding Negro was an entrepreneurial, educational, religious, and political leader in Washington County. On this site in 1897 he...

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Wayne County

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 11, 1803 and Dec. 7, 1805, is named for Major General `Mad Anthony` Wayne, so called for his daring exploits in the Revolution. A Pennsylvanian,...

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 11, 1803 and Dec. 7, 1805, is named for Major General `Mad Anthony` Wayne, so called for his daring exploits in the Revolution. A Pennsylvanian,...

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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 Town and Country Garden Club Sandersville, Georgia IN COOPERATION WITH The Garden Club of Georgia,...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY The Town and Country Garden Club Sandersville, Georgia IN COOPERATION WITH The Garden Club of Georgia,...

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Old City Cemetery c.1831

HAS BEEN PALCED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit:...

HAS BEEN PALCED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit:...

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Rev. J. D. Anthony 1824-1899

James Danelly Anthony entered the Methodist ministry at the 1847 Georgia Conference and after 50 years of service retired in 1897. He had 12 different charges and was 4 times Presiding elder for...

James Danelly Anthony entered the Methodist ministry at the 1847 Georgia Conference and after 50 years of service retired in 1897. He had 12 different charges and was 4 times Presiding elder for...

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Colby Smith [Side 1]

Colby Smith, a Revolutionary War soldier who was prominent in America´s War of Independence settled in the 89th District in 1798 and was granted property by the Governor of Georgia in Honor of his...

Colby Smith, a Revolutionary War soldier who was prominent in America´s War of Independence settled in the 89th District in 1798 and was granted property by the Governor of Georgia in Honor of his...

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Giles Cross Roads

In 1805, this site was settled by the family of Alexander Giles (1793-1873) who moved from Warren County to Washington County after the Creek Indian Cessation [Cession]. The farm`s borders were...

In 1805, this site was settled by the family of Alexander Giles (1793-1873) who moved from Warren County to Washington County after the Creek Indian Cessation [Cession]. The farm`s borders were...

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1805 Deepstep United Methodist Church,

Traces its beginning to the Methodist Society held at home of pioneer William Hicklin around 1805, and the 1825 Hicklin Meeting House Roll with 32 members recorded by Rev. Tillman Snead, early...

Traces its beginning to the Methodist Society held at home of pioneer William Hicklin around 1805, and the 1825 Hicklin Meeting House Roll with 32 members recorded by Rev. Tillman Snead,...

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Jared Irwin (c.1750-1818)

Jared Irwin, Statesman and twice Governor of Georgia, moved from Mecklenburg Country, N.C to Burke County, Ga. as a child. Commissioned a brigadier general during the Revolutionary War, he...

Jared Irwin, Statesman and twice Governor of Georgia, moved from Mecklenburg Country, N.C to Burke County, Ga. as a child. Commissioned a brigadier general during the Revolutionary War,...

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Governor Thomas W. Hardwick

Governor Thomas William Hardwick, lawyer and statesman, spent most of his life in this city. Born in Thomasville, Dec. 9, 1872, he graduated from Mercer in 1892 and from Lumpkin Law School, U. of...

Governor Thomas William Hardwick, lawyer and statesman, spent most of his life in this city. Born in Thomasville, Dec. 9, 1872, he graduated from Mercer in 1892 and from Lumpkin Law School, U. of...

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Riddleville

In this locality was one of the four academic of Washington County authorized by the State of Georgia and known as the Riddleville Academy. Mr. Anderson Riddle, a prominent citizen of the...

In this locality was one of the four academic of Washington County authorized by the State of Georgia and known as the Riddleville Academy. Mr. Anderson Riddle, a prominent citizen of...

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Jefferson Davis

On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (85 miles N), where he performed what proved to be his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly...

On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (85 miles N), where he performed what proved to be his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly...

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Saunders Store

The present site of the Sandersville Drug Company was the location of Mr. M. Saunder´s store at the crossing of roads. On Dec. 19, 1793, the Legislature of Georgia authorized that a central place...

The present site of the Sandersville Drug Company was the location of Mr. M. Saunder´s store at the crossing of roads. On Dec. 19, 1793, the Legislature of Georgia authorized that a central place...

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