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Warren County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 19, 1793, is named for Gen. Joseph Warren, Massachusetts Revolutionary hero killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. What is claimed to have been...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 19, 1793, is named for Gen. Joseph Warren, Massachusetts Revolutionary hero killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. What is claimed to have been...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. Sponsored by Garden Club of Georgia In cooperation with The Dogwood Garden Club of Waycross Plaque courtesy...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. Sponsored by Garden Club of Georgia In cooperation with The Dogwood Garden Club of Waycross Plaque...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Nation's Armed Forces who served in the World War II SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH State Highway Department of Georgia Plaque courtesy...

A tribute to the Nation's Armed Forces who served in the World War II SPONSORED BY The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. IN COOPERATION WITH State Highway Department of Georgia Plaque...

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1873 Methodism Comes To Waycross

This church, known as the Junction on the Blackshear Ct., began with three women members. Its first building was erected in 1874. A full-time pastor came in 1884. By 1892 the 500 members began a...

This church, known as the Junction on the Blackshear Ct., began with three women members. Its first building was erected in 1874. A full- time pastor came in 1884. By 1892 the 500 members began a...

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Co. F 121st Infantry

Co. F 121st Infantry Waycross, Georgia The Georgia National Guard for the City of Waycross was housed in the basement of this building prior to World War II. On Sept. 16, 1940 the members of Co. F...

Co. F 121st Infantry Waycross, Georgia The Georgia National Guard for the City of Waycross was housed in the basement of this building prior to World War II. On Sept. 16, 1940 the members of Co....

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The Wildes Massacre

Here, on a Sunday morning in July, 1832, seven members of the Wildes Settlement were murdered by an Indian raiding party from the Okefenokee Swamp. Six of the victims were of the Wildes family,...

Here, on a Sunday morning in July, 1832, seven members of the Wildes Settlement were murdered by an Indian raiding party from the Okefenokee Swamp. Six of the victims were of the Wildes family,...

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Providence or Camp Creek Church

--- 3 mi. ---> About 3 miles South on this road is Providence or Camp Creek Baptist Church. This church, of the Primitive Baptist faith, was organized February 3, 1844, and was formally...

--- 3 mi. ---> About 3 miles South on this road is Providence or Camp Creek Baptist Church. This church, of the Primitive Baptist faith, was organized February 3, 1844, and was...

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Senator Nicholas Ware

This county proudly bears the name of a United States Senator from Georgia. Senator Nicholas Ware was born in Virginia in 1769, a son of Capt. Robert Ware, of the Revolutionary Army. Senator Ware...

This county proudly bears the name of a United States Senator from Georgia. Senator Nicholas Ware was born in Virginia in 1769, a son of Capt. Robert Ware, of the Revolutionary Army. Senator Ware...

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Okefenokee Swamp

Okefenokee Swamp, 400,000 acres of waterways, swamp prairies and floating islands is a region of many legends. Here DeSoto`s men told of trees that turned to warriors, Indians hunted and fished in...

Okefenokee Swamp, 400,000 acres of waterways, swamp prairies and floating islands is a region of many legends. Here DeSoto`s men told of trees that turned to warriors, Indians hunted and fished...

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Ware Courthouse

Ware County was created out of abortion of Appling County by an Act of Dec. 25, 1824. It was named for United States Senator Nicholas Ware. Early in 1825 an Inferior Court was created, made up of...

Ware County was created out of abortion of Appling County by an Act of Dec. 25, 1824. It was named for United States Senator Nicholas Ware. Early in 1825 an Inferior Court was created, made up...

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Vereen Bell Highway

This access road into the great Okefenokee Swamp was named by the Georgia Legislature (1946) in memory of VEREEN BELL, Lt. USNR, young Georgia patriot and writer, who by his novel `SWAMP WATER`...

This access road into the great Okefenokee Swamp was named by the Georgia Legislature (1946) in memory of VEREEN BELL, Lt. USNR, young Georgia patriot and writer, who by his novel `SWAMP...

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Moore's Ford Lynching

2.4 miles east, at Moore`s Ford Bridge on the Apalachee River, four African-Americans -- George and May Murray Dorsey and Roger and Dorothy Dorsey Malcom (reportedly 7 months pregnant) -- were...

2.4 miles east, at Moore`s Ford Bridge on the Apalachee River, four African-Americans -- George and May Murray Dorsey and Roger and Dorothy Dorsey Malcom (reportedly 7 months pregnant) --...

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Georgia Vocational and Trades School

Formerly known as the 5th District A&M School established 1908 Georgia Vocational and Trades School, formerly knows as the 5th District A&M School, a predatory institution provided learning and...

Formerly known as the 5th District A&M School established 1908 Georgia Vocational and Trades School, formerly knows as the 5th District A&M School, a predatory institution provided learning and...

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Battle of Jack's Creek

Battle of Jack´s Creek fought here Sept. 1, 1787 Americans Led by Elijah Clarke Erected by Matthew Tolbert Chapter, DAR 1925 Donated by Mrs E M Williams Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original...

Battle of Jack´s Creek fought here Sept. 1, 1787 Americans Led by Elijah Clarke Erected by Matthew Tolbert Chapter, DAR 1925 Donated by Mrs E M Williams Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com....

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Hightower Trail

This road is a portion of Hightower Trail, old Indian path to Etowah River, which ran from High Shoals of the Appalachee westward to Shallow Ford on the Chattahoochee. It formed a boundary between...

This road is a portion of Hightower Trail, old Indian path to Etowah River, which ran from High Shoals of the Appalachee westward to Shallow Ford on the Chattahoochee. It formed a boundary...

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The Poppy Lady

-- 1-1/2 mi. --> Molina Michael, educator, patriot, and internationally known as `The Poppy Lady,` was born near here August 15, 1869. A granite boulder marks her birthplace. She received her...

-- 1-1/2 mi. --> Molina Michael, educator, patriot, and internationally known as `The Poppy Lady,` was born near here August 15, 1869. A granite boulder marks her birthplace. She received her...

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Garrard's Cavalry Raid

On July 20, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, were closing in on Atlanta. Hq. 2nd Cavalry Division USA, Brig. Gen Kenner Garrard, was in Decatur, 6 miles E of Atlanta....

On July 20, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, were closing in on Atlanta. Hq. 2nd Cavalry Division USA, Brig. Gen Kenner Garrard, was in Decatur, 6 miles E of...

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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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Seven Governors Have Lived in Walton County

Walton County has been the home either through birth or short residence of the following Georgia Chief Executives: WILSON LUMPKIN (1831-1835) ALFRED HOLT COLQUITT (1877-1882) JAMES S. BOYNTON...

Walton County has been the home either through birth or short residence of the following Georgia Chief Executives: WILSON LUMPKIN (1831-1835) ALFRED HOLT COLQUITT (1877-1882) JAMES S....

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James Monroe

This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 158 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the...

This City of Monroe, settled in 1818 and incorporated Nov. 30, 1821, was named for James Monroe, fifth President. Born in Virginia in 158 he fought in the Continental Army. He served in the...

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