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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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Grace Protestant Episcopal Church

The first Episcopal service in Clarkesville was held Oct. 28, 1838 by the Rev. Mr. Ezra B. Kellogg, sent from N. Y. to the Diocese of Georgia as a missionary to this section. On Dec. 12, 1838, at...

The first Episcopal service in Clarkesville was held Oct. 28, 1838 by the Rev. Mr. Ezra B. Kellogg, sent from N. Y. to the Diocese of Georgia as a missionary to this section. On Dec. 12, 1838, at...

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Summer Home of Joseph Habersham

This was the summer home of Joseph Habersham of Savannah (1751-1815), Georgia patriot, Revolutionary War hero, and political leader. He was a Colonel in the Continental Army, a member of...

This was the summer home of Joseph Habersham of Savannah (1751-1815), Georgia patriot, Revolutionary War hero, and political leader. He was a Colonel in the Continental Army, a member...

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Habersham County

Habersham County was created by Acts of the Legislature, Dec. 15, 1818, and named for Joseph Habersham (1751-1815), of Savannah, who had a summer home near Clarkesville. He served in the...

Habersham County was created by Acts of the Legislature, Dec. 15, 1818, and named for Joseph Habersham (1751-1815), of Savannah, who had a summer home near Clarkesville. He served in...

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Habersham Iron Works & Mfg. Co.

On the site of the Habersham Cotton Mills stood the Habersham Iron Works and Manufacturing Co., incorporated in late 1837 when this section of the state was Indian country Jarvis Van Buren, a...

On the site of the Habersham Cotton Mills stood the Habersham Iron Works and Manufacturing Co., incorporated in late 1837 when this section of the state was Indian country Jarvis Van Buren,...

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The Unicoi Turnpike

The Unicoi Turnpike, first vehicular route to connect North Georgia and Tennessee with the head of navigation on the Savannah River system, passed here. Beginning on the Tugalo River to the east...

The Unicoi Turnpike, first vehicular route to connect North Georgia and Tennessee with the head of navigation on the Savannah River system, passed here. Beginning on the Tugalo River to the east...

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Indian War Trail

This highway runs along the divide between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. On the south the waters run into the Broad and Savannah rivers to the Atlantic Ocean. Waters on the north run...

This highway runs along the divide between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. On the south the waters run into the Broad and Savannah rivers to the Atlantic Ocean. Waters on the north run...

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Piedmont College

Piedmont College is an accredited, independent, coeducational, liberal arts college, open to all regardless of race, sex, or creed. Founded under auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the...

Piedmont College is an accredited, independent, coeducational, liberal arts college, open to all regardless of race, sex, or creed. Founded under auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church,...

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Living & Learning in the Mountains

Three local citizens, W. M. Loggans, B. B. Heyward and W. P. Furr, donated 300 acres of prime farm land to entice location of the Ninth District School of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, a boarding...

Three local citizens, W. M. Loggans, B. B. Heyward and W. P. Furr, donated 300 acres of prime farm land to entice location of the Ninth District School of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, a boarding...

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