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John B. Gordon Hall

This old academy, built in 1836, was in the line of fire during the Battle of LaFayette in the War Between the States. General Braxton Bragg who had his headquarters in LaFayette, planned the...

This old academy, built in 1836, was in the line of fire during the Battle of LaFayette in the War Between the States. General Braxton Bragg who had his headquarters in LaFayette, planned the...

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The Battle of LaFayette

On June 18, 1864, during Gen. Sherman´s campaign for Atlanta. Col. Louis D. Watkins, commanding the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, occupied LaFayette with about 450 men of the 4th, 6th and 7th...

On June 18, 1864, during Gen. Sherman´s campaign for Atlanta. Col. Louis D. Watkins, commanding the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, occupied LaFayette with about 450 men of the 4th, 6th and 7th...

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Lee and Gordon's Mill

Lee and Gordon´s Mill was built by James Gordon shortly after he came to this region from Gwinnett County in 1836. He rebuilt the grist mill in 1857, adding a saw mill and the first general store...

Lee and Gordon´s Mill was built by James Gordon shortly after he came to this region from Gwinnett County in 1836. He rebuilt the grist mill in 1857, adding a saw mill and the first general store...

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Old Federal Road

The first vehicular and postal route of Georgia to Rossville was the Federal Road across the Cherokee Nation. Beginning on the southeast Indian boundary in the directions of Athens, Georgia, the...

The first vehicular and postal route of Georgia to Rossville was the Federal Road across the Cherokee Nation. Beginning on the southeast Indian boundary in the directions of Athens, Georgia,...

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The Army of the Tennessee

Late in August, 1863, the Army of the Cumberland, Maj. Gen. Wm. B. Rosecrans, USA, crossed the Tennessee River near Bridgeport and threatened Chattanooga. On Sept. 7th, learning that Rosecrans was...

Late in August, 1863, the Army of the Cumberland, Maj. Gen. Wm. B. Rosecrans, USA, crossed the Tennessee River near Bridgeport and threatened Chattanooga. On Sept. 7th, learning that Rosecrans was...

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John Ross Home

This comfortable two-story log house was the home of Cherokee Chief John Ross from boyhood until he went west over the ´Trail of Tears,´ losing his Indian wife enroute. Although only one-eighth...

This comfortable two-story log house was the home of Cherokee Chief John Ross from boyhood until he went west over the ´Trail of Tears,´ losing his Indian wife enroute. Although only...

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General Lafayette

Marie Jean Paul Roch Yves Gilbert Motier Marquis de LaFayette (1757-1834) was born in the Castle of Chavagnac, in Auvergne, France. He entered the French Army early in life and in 1777 came to...

Marie Jean Paul Roch Yves Gilbert Motier Marquis de LaFayette (1757-1834) was born in the Castle of Chavagnac, in Auvergne, France. He entered the French Army early in life and in 1777 came...

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McPherson's Army at Snake Creek Gap

A narrow 3 mi passage between 2 ridges. begining 1 mi s of this marker & ending at the fork of sugar valley & resaca rd´s May 8th 1864. While Geary´s Div. (20th A.C. Union) stormed rocky face...

A narrow 3 mi passage between 2 ridges. begining 1 mi s of this marker & ending at the fork of sugar valley & resaca rd´s May 8th 1864. While Geary´s Div. (20th A.C. Union) stormed rocky face...

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Fort Cumming

Here stood a Cherokee Indian stockade with blockhouse on hill, built by U.S. Government in 1836. Capt. Samuel Fariss and a company of Georgia volunteers guarded Cherokee Indians here before their...

Here stood a Cherokee Indian stockade with blockhouse on hill, built by U.S. Government in 1836. Capt. Samuel Fariss and a company of Georgia volunteers guarded Cherokee Indians here before their...

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Blue Star Memorial

A tribute to the Armed Forces That have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Green Thumb Garden Club in cooperation with The Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. Plaque courtesy...

A tribute to the Armed Forces That have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Green Thumb Garden Club in cooperation with The Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. Plaque...

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Indian Trail

Indian Trail Became about 1826 stage road from Augusta, GA to Montgomery, ALA. Marked 1935 by John Houston Chapter of D.A.R. Thomaston, GA Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with...

Indian Trail Became about 1826 stage road from Augusta, GA to Montgomery, ALA. Marked 1935 by John Houston Chapter of D.A.R. Thomaston, GA Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with...

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Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge

This bridge, 120 ft. long spanning 96 feet, was built in 1892 by the firm of Herring and Alford, using the town lattice construction. Its cost of $1,199 was funded by the Upson County Commission....

This bridge, 120 ft. long spanning 96 feet, was built in 1892 by the firm of Herring and Alford, using the town lattice construction. Its cost of $1,199 was funded by the Upson County...

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Placed in Memory of James Hightower

James Hightower 1777 - 1851 William Caines Andrews 1796 - 1875 By Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Hightower, JR. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Byron...

James Hightower 1777 - 1851 William Caines Andrews 1796 - 1875 By Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Hightower, JR. Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit:...

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Upson County Electric Membership Corp. Thomaston

UPSON COUNTY ELECTRIC MEMBERSIP CORP. THOMASTON, GEORGIA INCOPORATED MAY 10, 1937 INCOPORATORS Mr. A.B. McEachern Mr. T.S. Jackson Mr. W.B. Butts Mr. R.B. Jones Mr. J.T. Harris Mr. J.C. Woodson...

UPSON COUNTY ELECTRIC MEMBERSIP CORP. THOMASTON, GEORGIA INCOPORATED MAY 10, 1937 INCOPORATORS Mr. A.B. McEachern Mr. T.S. Jackson Mr. W.B. Butts Mr. R.B. Jones Mr. J.T. Harris Mr. J.C. Woodson...

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Trice Cemetery

Trice cemetery, the largest family burial round in Upson County, Georgia, was established by William and Jane Tamplin Trice whose house once stood 300 yards west of the cemetery. William (1789-...

Trice cemetery, the largest family burial round in Upson County, Georgia, was established by William and Jane Tamplin Trice whose house once stood 300 yards west of the cemetery. William (1789-...

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Circa 1830 Pettigrew-White- Stamps House

Circa 1830 Pettigrew - White - Stamps House Home of the Upson HIstorical Society Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.

Circa 1830 Pettigrew - White - Stamps House Home of the Upson HIstorical Society Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.

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Confederate Dead

Here rest 34 Confederate soldiers, all of whom died in the Confederate hospitals located in Thomaston. These men came from seven of the Confederate states. Only six are `unknown` graves. Hospitals...

Here rest 34 Confederate soldiers, all of whom died in the Confederate hospitals located in Thomaston. These men came from seven of the Confederate states. Only six are `unknown` graves. Hospitals...

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Unknown Confederate Dead

Here lie twelve Confederate soldiers, `known but to God`, who died of disease and wounds, 1864- 1865, in the General Hospital, Georgia State Line, located near this spot. Dr. A.P.Brown was senior...

Here lie twelve Confederate soldiers, `known but to God`, who died of disease and wounds, 1864- 1865, in the General Hospital, Georgia State Line, located near this spot. Dr. A.P.Brown was...

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Upson County

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature December 15 and 20, 1824, is named for Stephen Upson, a well known lawyer of Lexington, Ga. Lt. Gen. John B. Gordon, famed Confederate leader called...

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature December 15 and 20, 1824, is named for Stephen Upson, a well known lawyer of Lexington, Ga. Lt. Gen. John B. Gordon, famed Confederate leader called...

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Track Rock Petroglyph 4

There was common belief among Native Americans that spirits Animals underground, so, when game animals disappeared that is where they were to be found. Animals would enter and exit through the...

There was common belief among Native Americans that spirits Animals underground, so, when game animals disappeared that is where they were to be found. Animals would enter and exit through...

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