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In Honor of Joel Chandler Harris

In Honor of Joel Chandler Harris 1848-1908 "Uncle Remus" Most distinguished son of Putman County and beloved of all the world born at Eatonton, Ga. December 9, 1848. Erected by Samuel Reid Chapter...

In Honor of Joel Chandler Harris 1848-1908 "Uncle Remus" Most distinguished son of Putman County and beloved of all the world born at Eatonton, Ga. December 9, 1848. Erected by Samuel Reid...

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Site of the Home and Private School of Adiel Sherwood 1832-1836

SITE OF THE HOME AND PRIVATE SCHOOL OF ADIEL SHERWOOD 1832-1836 AUTHOR, EDUCATOR, GOSPEL MINISTER, FOUNDER STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY, CITIZEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH FOR ABOUT THIRTY YEARS. BORN FORT...

SITE OF THE HOME AND PRIVATE SCHOOL OF ADIEL SHERWOOD 1832-1836 AUTHOR, EDUCATOR, GOSPEL MINISTER, FOUNDER STATE TEMPERANCE SOCIETY, CITIZEN OF THE COMMONWEALTH FOR ABOUT THIRTY YEARS. BORN FORT...

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Uncle Remus Museum

This memorial to Joel Chandler Harris, born in Eatonton Dec. 9, 1848, was constructed from three slave cabins found in Putnam County. Uncle Remus Museum, Inc., a local non-profit organization of...

This memorial to Joel Chandler Harris, born in Eatonton Dec. 9, 1848, was constructed from three slave cabins found in Putnam County. Uncle Remus Museum, Inc., a local non-profit organization...

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The Town Well Shelter

This well shelter was probably built in 1839 when James Wright fulfilled his contract to dig a new well and build a well shelter on the public square for one hundred and fifty dollars. In 1902 a...

This well shelter was probably built in 1839 when James Wright fulfilled his contract to dig a new well and build a well shelter on the public square for one hundred and fifty dollars. In 1902...

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The Bronson House

Andrew & Mary Ann Clopton Reid´s 1852 National Register Greek Revival Mansion´s origins reach back to the 1816 ´Eagle Tavern Inn.´ rising Star Masonic Lodge F & AM Lodge #39 minutes record its...

Andrew & Mary Ann Clopton Reid´s 1852 National Register Greek Revival Mansion´s origins reach back to the 1816 ´Eagle Tavern Inn.´ rising Star Masonic Lodge F & AM Lodge #39 minutes record...

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Site of John C. Mason's Dwelling House (Side 2)

Continued from side 1 The dwelling house was owned by members of the Mason family until 1863. After a series of owners (during which time it was rented by William Jefferson who printed the first...

Continued from side 1 The dwelling house was owned by members of the Mason family until 1863. After a series of owners (during which time it was rented by William Jefferson who printed the...

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Site of John C. Mason's Dwelling House (Side 1)

John C. Mason, native of S.C., came to Putnam Co. from Hancock Co. with his wife Abigail and several small children. He bought this lot, Square E lot 4, on the first day lots were sold in...

John C. Mason, native of S.C., came to Putnam Co. from Hancock Co. with his wife Abigail and several small children. He bought this lot, Square E lot 4, on the first day lots were sold in...

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Rock Eagle Mound

One mile west of this point is a stone mound believed to have been constructed by prehistoric Indians before Columbus discovered America. The mound is composed of white quartz rocks, forming the...

One mile west of this point is a stone mound believed to have been constructed by prehistoric Indians before Columbus discovered America. The mound is composed of white quartz rocks, forming the...

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Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth

Thirteen members established the Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth on July 16, 1836. The original meeting house was completed by March 1837. Reverend Jesse H. Campbell served as the first pastor...

Thirteen members established the Baptist Church of Christ at Ramoth on July 16, 1836. The original meeting house was completed by March 1837. Reverend Jesse H. Campbell served as the first pastor...

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Union Chapel United Methodist Church

On April 24, 1855, Irby Hudson Scott deeded to the trustees of a new newly organized and consolidated Methodist Episcopal group, three and three-quarter acres of land in the Tompkins district in...

On April 24, 1855, Irby Hudson Scott deeded to the trustees of a new newly organized and consolidated Methodist Episcopal group, three and three-quarter acres of land in the Tompkins district in...

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Philadelphia United Methodist Church

In 1839, Philadelphia Sunday School Society was organized and a house of warship was built on a track tract of land on Lick Creek donated by the Turner family. Joel Chandler Harris, while he lived...

In 1839, Philadelphia Sunday School Society was organized and a house of warship was built on a track tract of land on Lick Creek donated by the Turner family. Joel Chandler Harris, while he lived...

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Rock Eagle Mound Monument

Rock Eagle Mound Mound of prehistoric origin. Believed to be ceremonial mound. Made with white quartz rocks in the shape of an eagle. Head turned to the east. Length 102 feet. Spread of wings 120...

Rock Eagle Mound Mound of prehistoric origin. Believed to be ceremonial mound. Made with white quartz rocks in the shape of an eagle. Head turned to the east. Length 102 feet. Spread of wings...

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Birthplace of Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar

Birthplace of Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar Born September 17, 1825 Putnam County Georgia Commissioner of the Confederate Government to Europe, Senator of the United States, Secretary of...

Birthplace of Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar Born September 17, 1825 Putnam County Georgia Commissioner of the Confederate Government to Europe, Senator of the United States, Secretary...

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Branch Bank of The State of Georgia

In the Dec. 4, 1818 Georgia Journal directors of the Bank of the State of Georgia at Savannah announced a meeeting on Jan. 1, 1819 to appoint 7 directors and a cashier for the branches established...

In the Dec. 4, 1818 Georgia Journal directors of the Bank of the State of Georgia at Savannah announced a meeeting on Jan. 1, 1819 to appoint 7 directors and a cashier for the branches established...

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George Claud Adams

G.C. Adams, leading educator in Georgia, was born in Newton County in 1868. He became Newton County School Superintendent in 1902, after several years of teaching. While Superintendent he worked...

G.C. Adams, leading educator in Georgia, was born in Newton County in 1868. He became Newton County School Superintendent in 1902, after several years of teaching. While Superintendent he worked...

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Concord Methodist Church

The oldest Methodist church west of the Oconee River, Concord, first called Victory, was established in 1810, when William B. Prichard and Thomas Johnston built a little log church on the Stage...

The oldest Methodist church west of the Oconee River, Concord, first called Victory, was established in 1810, when William B. Prichard and Thomas Johnston built a little log church on the Stage...

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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...

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....

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The Stoneman Raid

Closing in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, found its vast fortifications ´too strong to assault and too extensive to invest.´ To force an evacuation, he sent Maj. Gen....

Closing in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman, USA, found its vast fortifications ´too strong to assault and too extensive to invest.´ To force an evacuation, he sent Maj....

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Turnwold Plantation

Here, from 1862 to 1866, Joel Chandler Harris, author of ´Uncle Remus´, lived and worked as a printer´s apprentice on what was probably the only newspaper ever printed on a Southern plantation,...

Here, from 1862 to 1866, Joel Chandler Harris, author of ´Uncle Remus´, lived and worked as a printer´s apprentice on what was probably the only newspaper ever printed on a Southern...

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Rockville School

This school, built in 1889 consolidated in 1890 and graded in 1892, is said to have been the first Consolidated rural school in Georgia, also the first Standard rural school and the first...

This school, built in 1889 consolidated in 1890 and graded in 1892, is said to have been the first Consolidated rural school in Georgia, also the first Standard rural school and the...

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