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Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge 2 mi.

The covered bridge over Coheelee Creek, two miles north on the Old River Road, was ordered built by the Early County Board of Commissioners in 1883. It was erected by J. M. Baughman. Commissioners...

The covered bridge over Coheelee Creek, two miles north on the Old River Road, was ordered built by the Early County Board of Commissioners in 1883. It was erected by J. M. Baughman....

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Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge (Side 1)

According to the May 2, 1883 minutes of the Early County Board of Commissioners, a commission was appointed "to inquire into the practicability of constructing a bridge across Coheelee Creek at...

According to the May 2, 1883 minutes of the Early County Board of Commissioners, a commission was appointed "to inquire into the practicability of constructing a bridge across Coheelee Creek...

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Blakely, Georgia 1825-1975

The Early County grand jury, in 1825, appointed a commission of five to select and name a new county seat. This commission was composed of Zachariah Cowart, Benjamin Collier, David Smith, Nevin...

The Early County grand jury, in 1825, appointed a commission of five to select and name a new county seat. This commission was composed of Zachariah Cowart, Benjamin Collier, David Smith,...

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Sowhatchee Elementary School

The school was established prior to 1879 and consolidated with Hilton School in 1925. It served as a Free Will Baptist Bible School for young ministers from 1930-1942. Reverend T. B. Mellette was...

The school was established prior to 1879 and consolidated with Hilton School in 1925. It served as a Free Will Baptist Bible School for young ministers from 1930-1942. Reverend T. B. Mellette was...

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Centerville United Methodist Church

[Side 1] The Centerville Methodist Church was organized in 1891, and the people of the community erected the first church building eight miles south of Blakely on Three Notch Road. It was a pine...

[Side 1] The Centerville Methodist Church was organized in 1891, and the people of the community erected the first church building eight miles south of Blakely on Three Notch Road. It was a pine...

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Confederate Navy Yard, Saffold

At Saffold, "accessible bu steamboats from all points on the river ", David S. Johnston operated the Southern Confederate States Navy Yard. Here the gunboat Chattahoochee was built under contract...

At Saffold, "accessible bu steamboats from all points on the river ", David S. Johnston operated the Southern Confederate States Navy Yard. Here the gunboat Chattahoochee was built under...

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Three Notch Trail

One of the important pioneer way, this road, called "Three Notch Trail" from early days, is believed to have been marked by scouts sent out by General Andrew Jackson to mark the route followed by...

One of the important pioneer way, this road, called "Three Notch Trail" from early days, is believed to have been marked by scouts sent out by General Andrew Jackson to mark the route followed by...

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Three Notch Trail

This road, called "Three Notch Trail" from early days, is believed to have been marked by scouts sent out by General Andrew Jackson to mark the route followed by Jackson´s men to Fort Scott on...

This road, called "Three Notch Trail" from early days, is believed to have been marked by scouts sent out by General Andrew Jackson to mark the route followed by Jackson´s men to Fort Scott...

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Early County

Early County, an original county, was created by Act of Dec. 15, 1818, from Creek Cession of Aug. 9, 1814. At first it contained Decatur, Seminole, Baker, Mitchell, Calhoun, Miller Dougherty and...

Early County, an original county, was created by Act of Dec. 15, 1818, from Creek Cession of Aug. 9, 1814. At first it contained Decatur, Seminole, Baker, Mitchell, Calhoun, Miller Dougherty...

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Confederate Flag Pole

This flag pole [no longer standing] from which the Stars and Bars proudly flew is the last original Confederate flag staff still standing in Georgia. The stalwart pole was hewn from a long leaf...

This flag pole [no longer standing] from which the Stars and Bars proudly flew is the last original Confederate flag staff still standing in Georgia. The stalwart pole was hewn from a long leaf...

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The Kolomoki Indian Mounds

During the 13th century, Kolomoki, with its villages, burial mounds, temple mound, and ceremonial plaza, was the largest ceremonial center in Southern Georgia. A population of two thousand in the...

During the 13th century, Kolomoki, with its villages, burial mounds, temple mound, and ceremonial plaza, was the largest ceremonial center in Southern Georgia. A population of two thousand in the...

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Kolomoki Mounds Archaeological Area

You are at the edge of one of the largest and most important mound groups in the southeastern United States. Most of this complex of mounds was constructed about A. D. 200-600. Archaeologists call...

You are at the edge of one of the largest and most important mound groups in the southeastern United States. Most of this complex of mounds was constructed about A. D. 200-600. Archaeologists call...

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Kolomoki Mounds State Park - 4 mi.

A large Indian mound complex built about A.D. 200-600 is the centerpiece of Kolomoki Mounds State Park. The largest mound is 325 feet long, 200 feet wide and 57 feet high. This ceremonial area was...

A large Indian mound complex built about A.D. 200-600 is the centerpiece of Kolomoki Mounds State Park. The largest mound is 325 feet long, 200 feet wide and 57 feet high. This ceremonial area was...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by The Garden CLub of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation with The Dogwood District and...

Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by The Garden CLub of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation with The Dogwood District...

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Blue Star Memorial Highway

Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by The Garden CLub of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation with The Dogwood District and...

Blue Star Memorial Highway A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America Sponsored by The Garden CLub of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation with The Dogwood District...

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Veterans Memorial

In honor of the Brave Service Men & Women who have defended and continue to defend the United States of America. SPONS ORED BY ´Moonlight & Magnolias´ 2002 The Town & Country Garden Club The...

In honor of the Brave Service Men & Women who have defended and continue to defend the United States of America. SPONS ORED BY ´Moonlight & Magnolias´ 2002 The Town & Country Garden Club The...

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Douglas County

This county, created by Act of the Legislature October 17, 1870, is named for Stephen A. Douglas, the ´Little Giant,´ a Vermonter who was Congressman from Illinois 1843 to ´47, Senator from ´47 to...

This county, created by Act of the Legislature October 17, 1870, is named for Stephen A. Douglas, the ´Little Giant,´ a Vermonter who was Congressman from Illinois 1843 to ´47, Senator from ´47 to...

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Blue Star Memorial

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Federated Garden Clubs of Albany, Inc. Magnolia District IN COOPERATION WITH The Garden Club of Georgia,...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America SPONSORED BY Federated Garden Clubs of Albany, Inc. Magnolia District IN COOPERATION WITH The Garden Club of Georgia,...

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Albany Lights - 1889

On February 9, 1889, the first electric lights brightened Broad and Washington Street in Albany. The City had the first Edison municipal incandescent system ever erected in the South, making...

On February 9, 1889, the first electric lights brightened Broad and Washington Street in Albany. The City had the first Edison municipal incandescent system ever erected in the South, making...

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DeSoto In Georgia

Many Schorlars belives this was the general area where De Soto spent March 5-10 1540 after crossing the Capachequi River,probably the Flint. The party cut trees,sawed boards,build a barge and...

Many Schorlars belives this was the general area where De Soto spent March 5-10 1540 after crossing the Capachequi River,probably the Flint. The party cut trees,sawed boards,build a barge and...

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