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Gov. Troup's Tomb

George Michael Troup, twice Governor of Georgia, lies buried here beside his brother. He died Apr. 28, 1856 while visiting here at Rosemont, one of his many plantations. Troup was born Sept. 8,...

George Michael Troup, twice Governor of Georgia, lies buried here beside his brother. He died Apr. 28, 1856 while visiting here at Rosemont, one of his many plantations. Troup was born Sept....

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To Gov. Troup's Tomb

-- 4 mi. --> George Michael Troup, `Georgia`s most fiery Governor` is buried beside his bother in a tomb at Rosemont, on of his many plantations. Born in 1780 Troup died April 28, 1856 in Overseer...

-- 4 mi. --> George Michael Troup, `Georgia`s most fiery Governor` is buried beside his bother in a tomb at Rosemont, on of his many plantations. Born in 1780 Troup died April 28, 1856 in...

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Blue Star Memorial

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by Laurel District Hiawassee Garden Club In cooperation with The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. And Veteran's...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by Laurel District Hiawassee Garden Club In cooperation with The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. And Veteran's...

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Brasstown Bald-The Highest Point in Georgia-4,784 Ft.

The name is derived from the Cherokee word ltse`yi (New Green Place) or (Place of Fresh Green, from ltse`hi (green or unripe vegetation),and yi, the locative. It occurs in several places in the...

The name is derived from the Cherokee word ltse`yi (New Green Place) or (Place of Fresh Green, from ltse`hi (green or unripe vegetation),and yi, the locative. It occurs in several places in the...

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Brasstown Bald

The high, rounded peak, Brasstown Bald or Mt. Enotah, is the highest mountain in Georgia, 4,748 ft. Its Indian name, Itseyi, means `a place of fresh green,` referring to its grassy, instead of...

The high, rounded peak, Brasstown Bald or Mt. Enotah, is the highest mountain in Georgia, 4,748 ft. Its Indian name, Itseyi, means `a place of fresh green,` referring to its grassy, instead...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

A tribute to the Nation`s Armed Forces who served in Word War II The Garden Club of Georgia / State Highway Department of Georgia Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional...

A tribute to the Nation`s Armed Forces who served in Word War II The Garden Club of Georgia / State Highway Department of Georgia Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with...

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Old Campground Cemetery

Founded circa 1820 is a meeting place for circuit riding ministers. Old campground added a cemetery in 1853. It contained some of the oldest graves and Toombs County. There are three Confederate...

Founded circa 1820 is a meeting place for circuit riding ministers. Old campground added a cemetery in 1853. It contained some of the oldest graves and Toombs County. There are three...

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Home of the Vidalia Sweet Onion

One of the first crops of Vidalia Onions was commercially grown near this site in 1931 by Moses Coleman, a local farmer. the onion is planted in a 20 county area from September through February...

One of the first crops of Vidalia Onions was commercially grown near this site in 1931 by Moses Coleman, a local farmer. the onion is planted in a 20 county area from September through February...

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Paul Anderson 1932-1994 World's Strongest Man

Paul Anderson was born October 17, 1932 in Toccoa and attended Furman University where he began lifting weights. In 1955 he traveled as a goodwill ambassador from the United States to the Soviet...

Paul Anderson was born October 17, 1932 in Toccoa and attended Furman University where he began lifting weights. In 1955 he traveled as a goodwill ambassador from the United States to the...

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Toombs County

Toombs County was created by Act of Aug. 18, 1905 from Emanuel, Montgomery and Tattnall. It was named for Gen. Robert Augustus Toombs 1810-1885), of Wilkes County, Congressman and Senator. One of...

Toombs County was created by Act of Aug. 18, 1905 from Emanuel, Montgomery and Tattnall. It was named for Gen. Robert Augustus Toombs 1810-1885), of Wilkes County, Congressman and Senator. One...

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Blue Star Highway

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

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

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Jefferson Davis Memorial State Park

On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (178 miles NE of the Park), where he performed his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly thereafter,...

On May 4, 1865, Jefferson Davis arrived in Washington, Georgia (178 miles NE of the Park), where he performed his last duties as President of the Confederate States of America. Shortly thereafter,...

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Tift County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature August 17, 1905, is officially named for Nelson Tift, well known businessman, legislator and Mayor of Albany. The organizers also had in mind his...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature August 17, 1905, is officially named for Nelson Tift, well known businessman, legislator and Mayor of Albany. The organizers also had in mind...

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Finney General Hospital

Finney General Hospital , named in honor of Brigadier General John M.T. Finney, was authorized September 30, 1942, and dedicated June 16, 1943, on this site. Finney was one of sixty Army hospitals...

Finney General Hospital , named in honor of Brigadier General John M.T. Finney, was authorized September 30, 1942, and dedicated June 16, 1943, on this site. Finney was one of sixty Army hospitals...

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Blue Star Memorial

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. Thomasville Garden Club, Inc. in cooperation with The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and Camellia District Plaque...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. Thomasville Garden Club, Inc. in cooperation with The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and Camellia District...

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Lindberg's Solo Flight May 1923

The `Lone Eagle` first flew solo in early May, 1923 from Souther Field. Charles Lindbergh had come to Americus to purchase a surplus aircraft from the World War I training center. He chose a...

The `Lone Eagle` first flew solo in early May, 1923 from Souther Field. Charles Lindbergh had come to Americus to purchase a surplus aircraft from the World War I training center. He chose...

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President Jimmy Carter

From this depot in 1975, James Earl Carter, Jr. launched a two-year campaign for the presidency of the United States. At first an unknown referred to as `Jimmy Who,` Carter was inaugurated as...

From this depot in 1975, James Earl Carter, Jr. launched a two-year campaign for the presidency of the United States. At first an unknown referred to as `Jimmy Who,` Carter was inaugurated...

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Elisabeth Ireland Poe Park

Elisabeth Ireland Poe Park The Big Oak C. 1680 Live Oak (Quercus Virviniana) Height 68´ Circumference 25´ Spread 165´ Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here....

Elisabeth Ireland Poe Park The Big Oak C. 1680 Live Oak (Quercus Virviniana) Height 68´ Circumference 25´ Spread 165´ Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here....

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Andersonville (Side 1)

The city of Andersonville was incorporated in 1853 as the village center of a small farming community. It came to national attention when Camp Sumter Prison opened here in 1864 and especially when...

The city of Andersonville was incorporated in 1853 as the village center of a small farming community. It came to national attention when Camp Sumter Prison opened here in 1864 and especially when...

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History Marches On

Making the trip As General Sherman led Union troops through Georgia in September of 1864, Confederate authorities in the small central Georgia town of Andersonville became nervous that Federal...

Making the trip As General Sherman led Union troops through Georgia in September of 1864, Confederate authorities in the small central Georgia town of Andersonville became nervous that Federal...

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