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Perry-Rainey Institute

Perry -Rainey Institute founded 1892 by Mulberry Baptist Assn. at Appalachee Baptist Church, Auburn. Predecessors of Perry - Rainey Institute -- Harmony Grove Academy, Mulberry High School and...

Perry -Rainey Institute founded 1892 by Mulberry Baptist Assn. at Appalachee Baptist Church, Auburn. Predecessors of Perry - Rainey Institute -- Harmony Grove Academy, Mulberry High School...

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Concord Methodist Cemetery

In 1836 Byrd Betts, Pioneer Steward of the Concord Methodist Church of Winder, gave 10 acres land for the church and cemetery. Those know buried here. Susan, Wife of S. e. Beddingfield, 1829 -...

In 1836 Byrd Betts, Pioneer Steward of the Concord Methodist Church of Winder, gave 10 acres land for the church and cemetery. Those know buried here. Susan, Wife of S. e. Beddingfield, 1829 -...

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Builder of the Nation

This steam locomotive was presented to the City of Winder and Barrow County in 1959 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company. It was placed here as a permanent exhibit in memory of the important...

This steam locomotive was presented to the City of Winder and Barrow County in 1959 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company. It was placed here as a permanent exhibit in memory of the...

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Mrs. Charles Almond Marker

To Honor Mrs. Charles B. Almond Originator of Doctors´ Day March 30, 1933 Southern Medical Association Auxiliary August 1, 1989 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info,...

To Honor Mrs. Charles B. Almond Originator of Doctors´ Day March 30, 1933 Southern Medical Association Auxiliary August 1, 1989 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info,...

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Intersection of Old Milledgeville Rd and Bankhead Hwy - 1927

In commemoration of the intersection of Old Milledgeville Road and Bankhead Highway. Erected by Sunbury Chapter D.A.R. Winder, GA Feb 1927 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with...

In commemoration of the intersection of Old Milledgeville Road and Bankhead Highway. Erected by Sunbury Chapter D.A.R. Winder, GA Feb 1927 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with...

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Bethlehem United Methodist Church

Oldest Methodist Church in Barrow County, organized in the 1780´s. Services first held two miles N.E. in log house. In 1790 a church was built nearby. The present site was originally a camp ground...

Oldest Methodist Church in Barrow County, organized in the 1780´s. Services first held two miles N.E. in log house. In 1790 a church was built nearby. The present site was originally a camp ground...

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Winder's Most Historical Spot

For years inestimable the CREEK INDIAN VILLAGE of SNODON stood here. In 1793 ALONZO DRAPER, HOMER JACKSON and HERMAN SCUPEEN and their families became the first white people to establish homes in...

For years inestimable the CREEK INDIAN VILLAGE of SNODON stood here. In 1793 ALONZO DRAPER, HOMER JACKSON and HERMAN SCUPEEN and their families became the first white people to establish homes in...

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Bethabra Baptist Church

Clayborn Dalton built an arbor for public Worship across Mulberry River in Jackson County in the early 1800´s. It was called "Dalton´s Stand". In 1813 the church was moved on this side of Mulberry...

Clayborn Dalton built an arbor for public Worship across Mulberry River in Jackson County in the early 1800´s. It was called "Dalton´s Stand". In 1813 the church was moved on this side of...

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The Stoneman Raid Battle of King's Tanyard

Coming in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman found it "too strong to assault and too extensive to invest." To force its evacuation, he sent Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman´s cavalry to cut...

Coming in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman found it "too strong to assault and too extensive to invest." To force its evacuation, he sent Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman´s cavalry to cut...

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Battle of King's Tanyard

On July 31, 1864, at the Battle of Sunshine Church (19 miles NE of Macon), Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman [Union] surrendered with 600 men to Brig. Gen. Alfred Iverson, Jr., [Confederate], after covering...

On July 31, 1864, at the Battle of Sunshine Church (19 miles NE of Macon), Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman [Union] surrendered with 600 men to Brig. Gen. Alfred Iverson, Jr., [Confederate], after...

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Barrow County

Barrow County was created by Act of July 7, 1914 from Gwinnett, Jackson and Walton Counties. It was named for David Crenshaw Barrow, Chancellor of the University of Georgia for many years. Born in...

Barrow County was created by Act of July 7, 1914 from Gwinnett, Jackson and Walton Counties. It was named for David Crenshaw Barrow, Chancellor of the University of Georgia for many years. Born...

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Fort Yargo

This remarkably preserved log blockhouse was built in 1793, according to historians. There are several references to Fort Yargo as existing prior to 1800. Its location is given as three miles...

This remarkably preserved log blockhouse was built in 1793, according to historians. There are several references to Fort Yargo as existing prior to 1800. Its location is given as three...

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Banks County

Banks County was created by Act of Dec. 11, 1858 from Franklin and Habersham Counties. It was named for Dr. Richard Banks (1784-1850), whose reputation as physician and surgeon extended over north...

Banks County was created by Act of Dec. 11, 1858 from Franklin and Habersham Counties. It was named for Dr. Richard Banks (1784-1850), whose reputation as physician and surgeon extended over north...

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Mt. Pleasant Church

In 1780 a group of people, Garrisons and Wilmonts, met on the top of the hill behind the church, built a platform between two trees, and held a religious meeting. This small gathering, and the...

In 1780 a group of people, Garrisons and Wilmonts, met on the top of the hill behind the church, built a platform between two trees, and held a religious meeting. This small gathering, and...

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Leatherwood Baptist Church

Leatherwood Baptist Church was established in 1801 at Eastanollee in Franklin County. Any members moved near here, organized this church and named at Leatherwood. Members remaining in Eastanollee...

Leatherwood Baptist Church was established in 1801 at Eastanollee in Franklin County. Any members moved near here, organized this church and named at Leatherwood. Members remaining in...

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Nails Creek Baptist Church

Nails Creek Baptist Church, the first Baptist Church in Banks County, was established February 11, 1787. It was the Mother Church of Middle River, Grove Level and Indian Creek. Many descendants of...

Nails Creek Baptist Church, the first Baptist Church in Banks County, was established February 11, 1787. It was the Mother Church of Middle River, Grove Level and Indian Creek. Many descendants of...

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Battle of Narrows

This battle was fought Oct. 12, 1864 between Confederate troops and Union cavalry in the nearby mountain pass. A Confederate victory saved Habersham county from pilaging by Union troops and camp...

This battle was fought Oct. 12, 1864 between Confederate troops and Union cavalry in the nearby mountain pass. A Confederate victory saved Habersham county from pilaging by Union troops and camp...

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Line Baptist Church

The Line Baptist Church was constituted Sept. 13, 1802. by Rev. Moses Sanders, Thomas MAxwell and Daniel White. This church was just over the line between Georgia and Cherokee lands. Meetings...

The Line Baptist Church was constituted Sept. 13, 1802. by Rev. Moses Sanders, Thomas MAxwell and Daniel White. This church was just over the line between Georgia and Cherokee lands....

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Hawkins Line

This line, sometimes called "The Four Mile Purchase Line," was the boundary between Georgia and the Cherokee Nation from 1804 to 1818. It was established when Georgia bought a four mile strip from...

This line, sometimes called "The Four Mile Purchase Line," was the boundary between Georgia and the Cherokee Nation from 1804 to 1818. It was established when Georgia bought a four mile strip from...

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Indian Boundary

The boundary between the State of Georgia and the Chereokee Nation established by the Treaty of Augusta, May 31, 1783, ran along here. The line ran "from the top of Curahee mountain to the head,...

The boundary between the State of Georgia and the Chereokee Nation established by the Treaty of Augusta, May 31, 1783, ran along here. The line ran "from the top of Curahee mountain to the...

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