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Dade County

Often called the ´State of Dade,´ because, as legend has it, the county seceded from the Union ahead of Georgia and only returned to the Union July 4, 1945. Created December 25, 1837, and named...

Often called the ´State of Dade,´ because, as legend has it, the county seceded from the Union ahead of Georgia and only returned to the Union July 4, 1945. Created December 25, 1837, and...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Camellia District of Garden Clubs IN COOPERATION WITH The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. AND The Department...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Camellia District of Garden Clubs IN COOPERATION WITH The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. AND The Department...

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Blue Star Memorial

Blue Star Memorial A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. In cooperation with Cordele Garden Club And Cordele,...

Blue Star Memorial A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. In cooperation with Cordele Garden Club And...

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DeSoto Trail - 1540

Hernando de Soto and his army after crossing to the west side of Flint River near Bainbridge, recrossed it on March 31, 1540, between the mouths of Jones and Gum creeks, and stopped at the town of...

Hernando de Soto and his army after crossing to the west side of Flint River near Bainbridge, recrossed it on March 31, 1540, between the mouths of Jones and Gum creeks, and stopped at the town of...

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155 mm Long Tom

During the 1920s work began on an improved artillery gun, to have greater elevation and more power. After several setbacks a design eventually came together and was standardized in 1938 is the 155...

During the 1920s work began on an improved artillery gun, to have greater elevation and more power. After several setbacks a design eventually came together and was standardized in 1938 is the 155...

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Group Camp

In 1952, the V.F.W. open Camp Safety Patrol. Here, with the Corporation of the Department of Public Safety, over 72,000 youths camped and learned school safety practices. The V.F.W. made...

In 1952, the V.F.W. open Camp Safety Patrol. Here, with the Corporation of the Department of Public Safety, over 72,000 youths camped and learned school safety practices. The V.F.W....

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North American FJ-4B Fury

With the Korean War focusing attention on the advancements made in Russian aircraft technology in the MiG 15, the Navy looked for a fast way to acquire a fighter with better performance. The best...

With the Korean War focusing attention on the advancements made in Russian aircraft technology in the MiG 15, the Navy looked for a fast way to acquire a fighter with better performance. The best...

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Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

Because of the terrible attrition of early fighter jets and their pilots, the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation set out in 1948 to modify their F-80 Shooting Star into a jet trainer. Using their own...

Because of the terrible attrition of early fighter jets and their pilots, the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation set out in 1948 to modify their F-80 Shooting Star into a jet trainer. Using their...

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Camp Safety Patrol - Lake Blackshear

This camp, as proposed by Cpl. J.M. Moore, Georgia State Highway Patrol, and sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Emmett R. Culbreth and James H. Floyd, State Commanders; Department of...

This camp, as proposed by Cpl. J.M. Moore, Georgia State Highway Patrol, and sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Emmett R. Culbreth and James H. Floyd, State Commanders; Department...

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Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park

This 1000 acre tract, once the hunting and fishing grounds of Creek Indians, was purchased from Dr. Russell Thomas and John F. Thomas on December 4, 1946, by the Crisp County commissioners, Dr....

This 1000 acre tract, once the hunting and fishing grounds of Creek Indians, was purchased from Dr. Russell Thomas and John F. Thomas on December 4, 1946, by the Crisp County commissioners, Dr....

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Boeing B-29 Bomber

In late 1939 General Henry Arnold received approval from the war Department to let contracts for a very long range, very heavy, four engine bomber. The Boeing Aircraft Company, with its experience...

In late 1939 General Henry Arnold received approval from the war Department to let contracts for a very long range, very heavy, four engine bomber. The Boeing Aircraft Company, with its experience...

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Fort Early

This boulder marks the site of Ft. Early. Constructed by Gen David Blackshear during the war of 1812. Afterwards used by Gen Andrew Jackson in 1818. Erected by the Ft. Early chapter Daughters of...

This boulder marks the site of Ft. Early. Constructed by Gen David Blackshear during the war of 1812. Afterwards used by Gen Andrew Jackson in 1818. Erected by the Ft. Early chapter Daughters of...

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155 mm Howitzer M1918A3

At the end of World War I, the US had 2,000 French designed 155 mm Schneider howitzers of both French and American manufacture. The Schneider had a high rate of fire and was accurate. The...

At the end of World War I, the US had 2,000 French designed 155 mm Schneider howitzers of both French and American manufacture. The Schneider had a high rate of fire and was accurate. The...

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Spanish-Indian Battle (1702)

(1702) Early in 1702 Joseph de Zuñiga, Spanish Governor of Florida, and Pierre le Moyne Iberville, French founder of Louisiana, made plans to check steadily increasing English trade with the...

(1702) Early in 1702 Joseph de Zuñiga, Spanish Governor of Florida, and Pierre le Moyne Iberville, French founder of Louisiana, made plans to check steadily increasing English trade with the...

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Crisp County

Crisp County was created by Act of Aug. 17, 1905 from Dooly County. It was named for Charles Frederick Crisp (1845-1896), Georgia lawyer, judge, Congressman, who was born in Sheffield, England, of...

Crisp County was created by Act of Aug. 17, 1905 from Dooly County. It was named for Charles Frederick Crisp (1845-1896), Georgia lawyer, judge, Congressman, who was born in Sheffield, England, of...

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Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park

Here begins ´Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.´ This 1,200 acre tract of land was purchased by Crisp County Commissioners and given to the State of Georgia December 4, 1946 in grateful...

Here begins ´Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.´ This 1,200 acre tract of land was purchased by Crisp County Commissioners and given to the State of Georgia December 4, 1946 in...

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Fort Early

Fort Early, built by General Blackshear in 1812, was named for Peter Early, Governor of Georgia at that time. It was used by General Blackshear during the war of 1812. On February 13, 1818 General...

Fort Early, built by General Blackshear in 1812, was named for Peter Early, Governor of Georgia at that time. It was used by General Blackshear during the war of 1812. On February 13, 1818 General...

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Blackshear Trail

Blackshear Trail, made by General David Blackshear during the War of 1812, was used by General Andrew Jackson when he led his troops from Fort Hawkins, now Macon, through Hartford, now...

Blackshear Trail, made by General David Blackshear during the War of 1812, was used by General Andrew Jackson when he led his troops from Fort Hawkins, now Macon, through Hartford, now...

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Alexis de Tocqueville

The 25 year-old French aristocrat and author of Democracy in America visited this area during his 1831-1832 tour of America Placed by C-SPAN And The Cable Television Industry while retracing the...

The 25 year-old French aristocrat and author of Democracy in America visited this area during his 1831-1832 tour of America Placed by C-SPAN And The Cable Television Industry while retracing the...

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

In 1774 Wilaim Bartram passed through what is now Roberta, after camping at Seetwater and finding a new hydrangea. Erected by MAgnolia District, The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation...

In 1774 Wilaim Bartram passed through what is now Roberta, after camping at Seetwater and finding a new hydrangea. Erected by MAgnolia District, The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation...

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