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The March to the Sea

On Nov. 17, 1864, the right wing of Gen. Sherman´s Army marched from McDonough to Jackson, enroute to Planter´s Factory on the Ocmulgee River, where it was to cross into Jasper County the next...

On Nov. 17, 1864, the right wing of Gen. Sherman´s Army marched from McDonough to Jackson, enroute to Planter´s Factory on the Ocmulgee River, where it was to cross into Jasper County the next...

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The Right Wing at McDonough

On the night of Nov. 16, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman´s army (USA), which had marched from Atlanta the morning before on its destructive March to the Sea, camped...

On the night of Nov. 16, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman´s army (USA), which had marched from Atlanta the morning before on its destructive March to the Sea,...

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The Right Wing at Stockbridge

On the night of Nov. 15, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman´s army (USA) camped near Stockbridge on its destructive March to the Sea. The Left Wing (14th and 20th Corps)...

On the night of Nov. 15, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Sherman´s army (USA) camped near Stockbridge on its destructive March to the Sea. The Left Wing (14th and 20th Corps)...

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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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The Orphan Brigade

1864. Activities in Atlanta indicating a new offensive by Gen. Sherman´s army (USA), which had occupied that area since Sept. 2nd, units of Gen. Wheeler´s cavalry corps (CSA) were posted on all...

1864. Activities in Atlanta indicating a new offensive by Gen. Sherman´s army (USA), which had occupied that area since Sept. 2nd, units of Gen. Wheeler´s cavalry corps (CSA) were posted on...

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Henry County

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 & December 24, 1821, is named for Patrick Henry, Revolutionary patriot, orator and statesman, largely responsible for the Bill of Rights and...

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 & December 24, 1821, is named for Patrick Henry, Revolutionary patriot, orator and statesman, largely responsible for the Bill of Rights and...

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Benjamin Hawkins

"The Beloved Man of the. Four Nations" to the Creeks, Benjamin Hawkins (1754 - 1816) was appointed Indian agent by President Washington. Soldier, Congressman, Senator, he determined with firm ness...

"The Beloved Man of the. Four Nations" to the Creeks, Benjamin Hawkins (1754 - 1816) was appointed Indian agent by President Washington. Soldier, Congressman, Senator, he determined with firm ness...

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Franklin Baptist Church

The Franklin Baptist Church was organized December 2, 1842 with 37 members. The founders included Elder Mitchell Bennett, Jesse Moon, James Davis and James Spurlin. Elder Robert Fleming served as...

The Franklin Baptist Church was organized December 2, 1842 with 37 members. The founders included Elder Mitchell Bennett, Jesse Moon, James Davis and James Spurlin. Elder Robert Fleming served...

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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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