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Benjamin Harvey Hill

In Honor of Benjamin Harvey Hill Georgia´s Illustrious Son Born Near Hillsboro Jasper County September 14, 1823. Died in Atlanta August 18, 1882 A Matchless Orator Renowned Jurist Courageous...

In Honor of Benjamin Harvey Hill Georgia´s Illustrious Son Born Near Hillsboro Jasper County September 14, 1823. Died in Atlanta August 18, 1882 A Matchless Orator Renowned Jurist...

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Dow's Pulpit

On this rock in 1805 Lorenzo Dow, of Connecticut, famous pioneer evangelist, preached the first gospel sermon in Jasper County according to well founded tradition. ´Upon the great journey of life,...

On this rock in 1805 Lorenzo Dow, of Connecticut, famous pioneer evangelist, preached the first gospel sermon in Jasper County according to well founded tradition. ´Upon the great journey of life,...

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The Old Loyd Place

Gifted to the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences by Robert J. Loyd. Mr. Loyd died on December 31, 1998. Because of his love of this land and wish to honor his...

Gifted to the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences by Robert J. Loyd. Mr. Loyd died on December 31, 1998. Because of his love of this land and wish to honor his...

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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 divided...

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 divided...

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Reese Home

Here lived Dr. David Addison Reese, born in Mecklenberg County, N. C., son of a Revolutionary soldier and grandson of a signer of the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence. When a young man Dr....

Here lived Dr. David Addison Reese, born in Mecklenberg County, N. C., son of a Revolutionary soldier and grandson of a signer of the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence. When a young man Dr....

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Hebron Baptist Church

Hebron Baptist Church, originally a Primitive Baptist Church in the Ocmulgee Circuit, later a Missionary Baptist Church, was built on 5 acres of land deeded by William Cleveland on December 23,...

Hebron Baptist Church, originally a Primitive Baptist Church in the Ocmulgee Circuit, later a Missionary Baptist Church, was built on 5 acres of land deeded by William Cleveland on December...

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The Stoneman Raid

In July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman´s army (USA) closed in on Atlanta. Finding its fortifications ´too strong to assault and too extensive to invest,´ he sought to force its fall by sending Maj....

In July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman´s army (USA) closed in on Atlanta. Finding its fortifications ´too strong to assault and too extensive to invest,´ he sought to force its fall by sending Maj....

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Providence Baptist Church

This church was constituted December 15, 1810, the second oldest in Jasper County, with David Montgomery (Revolutionary War soldier), William Green, and Green Bailey as presbytery. David...

This church was constituted December 15, 1810, the second oldest in Jasper County, with David Montgomery (Revolutionary War soldier), William Green, and Green Bailey as presbytery....

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Site of Inn

On the site of the Post Office stood a large, white columned, three storied house known as the Stage Coach Inn. Horses for the coaches were changed here and stabled across the road from the inn....

On the site of the Post Office stood a large, white columned, three storied house known as the Stage Coach Inn. Horses for the coaches were changed here and stabled across the road from the inn....

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Jackson Springs

General Andrew Jackson, leading his troops to Florida in 1818 to fight the Seminole Indians, stopped here for nearly two weeks to rest his army during their long march. Since that time, this has...

General Andrew Jackson, leading his troops to Florida in 1818 to fight the Seminole Indians, stopped here for nearly two weeks to rest his army during their long march. Since that time, this...

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Home of Senator Alfred Cuthbert

Alfred Cuthbert (1785 - 1856) was born in Savannah, the son of Colonel Seth John Cuthbert, brother of Congressman John Cuthbert, grandson of Revolutionary patriot Joseph Clay. A colonel of...

Alfred Cuthbert (1785 - 1856) was born in Savannah, the son of Colonel Seth John Cuthbert, brother of Congressman John Cuthbert, grandson of Revolutionary patriot Joseph Clay. A colonel...

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Across the Ocmulgee

Late on Nov. 17, 1864, the 29th Missouri Mounted Infantry [US] seized the ferry at Planters Factory (Ocmulgee Mills) on the Ocmulgee River at Seven Islands (12 miles NW) to secure it for the...

Late on Nov. 17, 1864, the 29th Missouri Mounted Infantry [US] seized the ferry at Planters Factory (Ocmulgee Mills) on the Ocmulgee River at Seven Islands (12 miles NW) to secure it for...

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Jasper County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 10, 1807, is named for Sergeant Jasper, Revolutionary hero from South Carolina who rescued some American prisoners from their British guards at...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Dec. 10, 1807, is named for Sergeant Jasper, Revolutionary hero from South Carolina who rescued some American prisoners from their British guards at...

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The Braselton Family

In 1876 William H. Braselton, Sr. and his wife, Susan Hosch Braselton, established a 796-acre farm in western Jackson County . The Braseltons´ children, Henry, Green, John Oliver, Belle, and Lena...

In 1876 William H. Braselton, Sr. and his wife, Susan Hosch Braselton, established a 796-acre farm in western Jackson County . The Braseltons´ children, Henry, Green, John Oliver, Belle, and Lena...

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Home of Governor L.G. Hardman

Lamartine Griffin Hardman was governor of Georgia from 1927 to 1931. A physician, businessman, manufacturer, and farmer, Hardman served in the Georgia house and senate before becoming governor. In...

Lamartine Griffin Hardman was governor of Georgia from 1927 to 1931. A physician, businessman, manufacturer, and farmer, Hardman served in the Georgia house and senate before becoming governor. In...

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Hoschton Train Depot

The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad. In 1883 this deport was built on land donated by...

The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad. In 1883 this deport was built on land donated...

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Jackson Trail

This is the same road over witch marched the famous Gen. Andrew Jackson. This marker erected April 1926 By Georgia Daughters of The American Revolution. Atlanta Chapter Atlanta and Sunbury Chapter...

This is the same road over witch marched the famous Gen. Andrew Jackson. This marker erected April 1926 By Georgia Daughters of The American Revolution. Atlanta Chapter Atlanta and Sunbury Chapter...

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Braselton School Bell

Originally located in the bell tower of the Braselton High School, the bell was commissioned by Senator Isaac Frank Duncan for all students from 1920 until 1957. The school was built by the Town...

Originally located in the bell tower of the Braselton High School, the bell was commissioned by Senator Isaac Frank Duncan for all students from 1920 until 1957. The school was built by the Town...

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Antioch United Methodist Church

Antioch Church was founded in Jackson County, Georgia in 1799, on land given by the James Glenn family. The original building, along with an 1825 addition, stands to the rear of the present...

Antioch Church was founded in Jackson County, Georgia in 1799, on land given by the James Glenn family. The original building, along with an 1825 addition, stands to the rear of the...

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The Hurricane Shoals Covered Bridge

On this site in 1882, the original hurricane Shoals covered bridge was completed, spanning some 127 feet at the cost of a mere $1,433. Vandals burned the old bridge in 1972, spoiling a community...

On this site in 1882, the original hurricane Shoals covered bridge was completed, spanning some 127 feet at the cost of a mere $1,433. Vandals burned the old bridge in 1972, spoiling a community...

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