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Franklin Methodist Church

This, the Franklin Methodist Church, erected in 1831, is one of the earliest permanent church buildings in the area. Constructed of 12 X 12 handhewn pine beams, the church has been extensively...

This, the Franklin Methodist Church, erected in 1831, is one of the earliest permanent church buildings in the area. Constructed of 12 X 12 handhewn pine beams, the church has been extensively...

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Heard County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 22, 1830, is named for Hon. Stephen Heard, elected President of the Council Feb. 18, 1781, thus, in the absence of Gov. Howley, becoming...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 22, 1830, is named for Hon. Stephen Heard, elected President of the Council Feb. 18, 1781, thus, in the absence of Gov. Howley, becoming...

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Blue Star Memorial

The Hartwell United Garden Club Council The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.

The Hartwell United Garden Club Council The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.

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Goldmine

Goldmine Consolidated School was created by the combination of Sandy Grove and Old Goldmine Schools in 1924. It's size was augmented by Duncan's pupils when the school was closed in the early...

Goldmine Consolidated School was created by the combination of Sandy Grove and Old Goldmine Schools in 1924. It's size was augmented by Duncan's pupils when the school was closed in the early...

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Shoal Creek

Shoal Creek consolidated school was created in 1924. Grades one through nine were taught in a new brick building completed in 1925. It replaced Thomasville, Old Shoal Creek, and Parkertown...

Shoal Creek consolidated school was created in 1924. Grades one through nine were taught in a new brick building completed in 1925. It replaced Thomasville, Old Shoal Creek, and...

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Nancy Hart (ca. 1735-1830)

Erected by the Government of the United Stated in the year 1931 to commemorate the heroism of Nancy Hart During the American Revolution a party of British Tories came to her home. Single handedly...

Erected by the Government of the United Stated in the year 1931 to commemorate the heroism of Nancy Hart During the American Revolution a party of British Tories came to her home. Single...

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Cherokee Assembly Ground

Cherokee Assembly Ground Ah-Yeh-Li A-LO-Hee (Center of the World) John Benson Chapter D.A.R. 1923 This marker marks the spot where the ancient Indian tribes of Georgia met and traded and...

Cherokee Assembly Ground Ah-Yeh-Li A-LO-Hee (Center of the World) John Benson Chapter D.A.R. 1923 This marker marks the spot where the ancient Indian tribes of Georgia met and traded...

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Hart County

Hart County was created by the Legislature on Dec. 7, 1853 out of portions of Franklin and Elbert counties. It is the only county in Georgia named for a woman -- Nancy Hart. Nancy Hart and her...

Hart County was created by the Legislature on Dec. 7, 1853 out of portions of Franklin and Elbert counties. It is the only county in Georgia named for a woman -- Nancy Hart. Nancy Hart and...

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Center of the World

assembly ground, from which trails radiate in many directions, they came to hold their councils, to dance and worship which were to them related functions, and to barter their hides, furs and...

assembly ground, from which trails radiate in many directions, they came to hold their councils, to dance and worship which were to them related functions, and to barter their hides, furs...

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Redwine Church

Redwine Church was apparently founded prior to 1800 & named after Jacob R. Redwine, Revolutionary soldier born in Pa. who moved here from N.C. This is the 4th church, built in 1906. The first was...

Redwine Church was apparently founded prior to 1800 & named after Jacob R. Redwine, Revolutionary soldier born in Pa. who moved here from N.C. This is the 4th church, built in 1906. The first was...

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Parkertown-1832

Parkertown was founded in 1832 in what was then Franklin County, now Hart County, by Joseph A. Parker who was born in Virginia in 1774 and moved to Elbert County, Ga. in 1796. He later moved to...

Parkertown was founded in 1832 in what was then Franklin County, now Hart County, by Joseph A. Parker who was born in Virginia in 1774 and moved to Elbert County, Ga. in 1796. He later moved...

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Blue Star Memorial

Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Nation's Armed Forces who served in World War II Sponsored by Wedgwood Garden Club in cooperation with Redbud District Garden Club of Georgia, Inc....

Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Nation's Armed Forces who served in World War II Sponsored by Wedgwood Garden Club in cooperation with Redbud District Garden Club of Georgia,...

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Mountain Hill District Consolidated School [side 2]

The school had 9 classrooms and a 436-seat auditorium to serve both elementary and high school students. In this auditorium Chest Atkins, member of Country music hall of Fame and a student at...

The school had 9 classrooms and a 436-seat auditorium to serve both elementary and high school students. In this auditorium Chest Atkins, member of Country music hall of Fame and a student at...

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Mountain Hill District Consolidated School [side 1]

This handsome Colonel Revival structure, completed in 1930, served the educational needs of children in the western half of Harris County from 1930 throgh 1989. The building, which consolidated...

This handsome Colonel Revival structure, completed in 1930, served the educational needs of children in the western half of Harris County from 1930 throgh 1989. The building, which...

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Hamilton Female College

The Hamilton Female College was chartered in 1853 in southern Harris County. It was located on what was known as College Hill. Asbury Johnston and Stephen A. Borders donated the property for the...

The Hamilton Female College was chartered in 1853 in southern Harris County. It was located on what was known as College Hill. Asbury Johnston and Stephen A. Borders donated the property for...

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Chipley-Pine Mountain, Georgia

Chipley was incorporated on December 9, 1882, following the extension of the Columbus and Rome Railroad one mile north of the Village of Hood. Old Hood was the predecessor of Chipley. Chipley was...

Chipley was incorporated on December 9, 1882, following the extension of the Columbus and Rome Railroad one mile north of the Village of Hood. Old Hood was the predecessor of Chipley. Chipley was...

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Camp McKenzie (Side 1)

On this site was Camp McKenzie, a 350 acre tract used for approximately 75 years as the official campsite for the local councils of the Boy Scouts of America. Under the leadership of W. W....

On this site was Camp McKenzie, a 350 acre tract used for approximately 75 years as the official campsite for the local councils of the Boy Scouts of America. Under the leadership of W. W....

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Callaway Gardens (Side 2)

Callaway Gardens is owned and operated by a non-profit organization, the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, which is dedicated to horticulture, charity, religion, education and science. The Gardens...

Callaway Gardens is owned and operated by a non- profit organization, the Ida Cason Callaway Foundation, which is dedicated to horticulture, charity, religion, education and science. The Gardens...

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Callaway Gardens (Side 1)

Callaway Gardens was founded in 1952 by Cason Callaway, Sr. and his wife Virginia Callaway, for the purpose of preserving the native flora of the southern United Sates in a natural setting for the...

Callaway Gardens was founded in 1952 by Cason Callaway, Sr. and his wife Virginia Callaway, for the purpose of preserving the native flora of the southern United Sates in a natural setting for...

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Bethany Baptist Church

SIDE 1: BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH Bethany Baptist Church was chartered on Sept. 8, 1828. The six charter members were James Garrett, Levin Collins, Uriah Jones, Lucy Garrett, Catherine Simmons and...

SIDE 1: BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH Bethany Baptist Church was chartered on Sept. 8, 1828. The six charter members were James Garrett, Levin Collins, Uriah Jones, Lucy Garrett, Catherine Simmons...

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