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Henry O. Ward 1926 -2000

Henry O. Ward 1926 - 2000 Henry O. Ward earned the singular distinction of serving both as Mayor of the City of Gainesville and the Chairman of the Hall County Board of Commissioners. The youngest...

Henry O. Ward 1926 - 2000 Henry O. Ward earned the singular distinction of serving both as Mayor of the City of Gainesville and the Chairman of the Hall County Board of Commissioners. The...

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Home of General James Longstreet

Site of the home ofGeneral James LongstreetLee´s "old war-horse"WPA 1936 UDC Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.

Site of the home ofGeneral James LongstreetLee´s "old war-horse"WPA 1936 UDC Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: Byron Hooks of Lat34North.com.

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Gen. Andrew Jackson

This boulder markers the trail of Gen. Andrew Jackson and his troops who rested here for the night 1818. Erected by the Col. Wm. Candler Charter D.A.R Gainesville, Hall Co. Georgia 1928 Plaque...

This boulder markers the trail of Gen. Andrew Jackson and his troops who rested here for the night 1818. Erected by the Col. Wm. Candler Charter D.A.R Gainesville, Hall Co. Georgia 1928 Plaque...

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Jesse Jewell 1902-1975

Jesse Dickson Jewell was born in Gainesville, attended the University of Alabama and Georgia Tech, then returned to his hometown in 1922 to work in the family´s feed, seed and fertilizer business....

Jesse Dickson Jewell was born in Gainesville, attended the University of Alabama and Georgia Tech, then returned to his hometown in 1922 to work in the family´s feed, seed and fertilizer business....

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Hall County Sesquicentennial

In memory of the pioneer citizens who gave a great heritage to this area, this plaque was presented December 19, 1968 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the creation of Hall County, 44th...

In memory of the pioneer citizens who gave a great heritage to this area, this plaque was presented December 19, 1968 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the creation of Hall County,...

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First Private Mint Templeton Reid Mint 1830-1831

Two hundred yards west, on the north side of Washington Street is the site of the first private mint in the United States to manufacture gold coins in dollar values. During the Georgia gold rush,...

Two hundred yards west, on the north side of Washington Street is the site of the first private mint in the United States to manufacture gold coins in dollar values. During the Georgia gold rush,...

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Dr. Emmett Ethridge Butler 1908-1955

Dr. Emmett Etheridge Butler was born in Jefferson, Georgia, and reared in Macon. He was graduated from Morehouse College and the Meharry Medical College. He and his family moved to Gainesville in...

Dr. Emmett Etheridge Butler was born in Jefferson, Georgia, and reared in Macon. He was graduated from Morehouse College and the Meharry Medical College. He and his family moved to Gainesville...

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Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 - 1902

“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined” President McKinley Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 - 1902 By Department of Georgia National Auxiliary...

“You triumphed over obstacles which would have overcome men less brave and determined” President McKinley Dedicated to the Veterans of 1898 - 1902 By Department of Georgia National Auxiliary...

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Bicentennial Park

This marker and plaza proudly acknowledges the significant contributions of John William Morrow, Jr., and countless citizens for the betterment of this community. Born in 1918 in Hall County, John...

This marker and plaza proudly acknowledges the significant contributions of John William Morrow, Jr., and countless citizens for the betterment of this community. Born in 1918 in Hall County,...

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The Historic Piedmont Hotel

The Piedmont Hotel was constructed here just prior to the opening of the nearby railroad in 1873. Primarily a summer resort, the three-story hotel was a rambling, U-shaped structure with 30 room....

The Piedmont Hotel was constructed here just prior to the opening of the nearby railroad in 1873. Primarily a summer resort, the three-story hotel was a rambling, U-shaped structure with 30 room....

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Jackson at Young's Tavern

At Young´s Tavern, 12 room log home of Robert Young, where travelers frequently stopped for lodging, Andrew Jackson, his staff and two companies of militia, spent a night on their way to the...

At Young´s Tavern, 12 room log home of Robert Young, where travelers frequently stopped for lodging, Andrew Jackson, his staff and two companies of militia, spent a night on their way to the...

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Historic Redwine

Co. D 27th Ga. Inf., Colquitt´s Brig., CSA, organized here in early 1861, fought at Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Seven Days Battles. At South Mtn., Md., Sept. 14, 1862, against great odds, men of...

Co. D 27th Ga. Inf., Colquitt´s Brig., CSA, organized here in early 1861, fought at Williamsburg, Seven Pines, Seven Days Battles. At South Mtn., Md., Sept. 14, 1862, against great odds, men of...

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Old Federal Road

The route leading from this point is the Old Federal Road, an early thoroughfare which linked Georgia and Tennessee across the Cherokee Nation. Rights to open the passage were ranted informally by...

The route leading from this point is the Old Federal Road, an early thoroughfare which linked Georgia and Tennessee across the Cherokee Nation. Rights to open the passage were ranted informally by...

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Lt.-Gen. James Longstreet

This was the post-war home of General Longstreet, whom General Lee called his ´Old War Horse´. Born in South Carolina January 8, 1821, Longstreet grew up at Augusta. The family moved to Alabama,...

This was the post-war home of General Longstreet, whom General Lee called his ´Old War Horse´. Born in South Carolina January 8, 1821, Longstreet grew up at Augusta. The family moved to Alabama,...

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Home of Johnny Mize: "The Big Cat"

National Baseball Hall of Fame member John Robert Mize was born in this house in 1913. While only 15 years old and still in high school, Mize launched his distinguished baseball career playing for...

National Baseball Hall of Fame member John Robert Mize was born in this house in 1913. While only 15 years old and still in high school, Mize launched his distinguished baseball career playing...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. The Garden Club of Georgia,Inc. Clarkesville Garden Club Southern Bank and Trust Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com....

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. The Garden Club of Georgia,Inc. Clarkesville Garden Club Southern Bank and Trust Plaque courtesy...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America The Cornelia Garden Club a Member of the Laurel District of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. The City of Cornelia...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America The Cornelia Garden Club a Member of the Laurel District of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. The City of Cornelia...

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De Soto

De Soto With 500 Spanish and Portuguese soldiers and with 200 Cherokee burden bearers Passed here about May 30th 1540 twenty six years before the founding of St Augustine Erected A.D. 1923 by...

De Soto With 500 Spanish and Portuguese soldiers and with 200 Cherokee burden bearers Passed here about May 30th 1540 twenty six years before the founding of St Augustine Erected A.D. 1923...

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Richmond Walton McCurry Memorial Forest Park

RICHMOND WALTON MCCURRY MEMORIAL FOREST PARK Established 1940 In Memory of HONORARY STATE REGENT VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL BY THE GEORGIA SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION AND THE UNITED STATES...

RICHMOND WALTON MCCURRY MEMORIAL FOREST PARK Established 1940 In Memory of HONORARY STATE REGENT VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL BY THE GEORGIA SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION AND THE UNITED STATES...

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Toombs-Bleckley House

On this site Colonel S. A. Wales built a house in 1833. Robert A. Toombs (1810-1885). United States Congressman, Senator, and Secretary of State, of the Confederate States, purchased it in 1879...

On this site Colonel S. A. Wales built a house in 1833. Robert A. Toombs (1810-1885). United States Congressman, Senator, and Secretary of State, of the Confederate States, purchased it in 1879...

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