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Flat Rock African Methodist Episcopal Church

Today´s Flat Rock AME Church originated in 1854 as a place of worship for slaves on nearby Spears Plantation, and it is believed to be the oldest African-American congregation in Fayette County....

Today´s Flat Rock AME Church originated in 1854 as a place of worship for slaves on nearby Spears Plantation, and it is believed to be the oldest African-American congregation in Fayette...

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Governor Hugh M. Dorsey

Hugh Manson Dorsey was born in Fayetteville , and was admitted to the Georgia bar at the Fayette County Courthouse in 1894. After practicing law at his father´s firm, Dorsey became solicitor...

Hugh Manson Dorsey was born in Fayetteville , and was admitted to the Georgia bar at the Fayette County Courthouse in 1894. After practicing law at his father´s firm, Dorsey became solicitor...

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Starr's Mill

The property that became Starr´s Mill was owned by Hananiah Gilcoat who built the first mill here before his death in 1825. This site, on Whitewater Creek, was less than a mile from the boundary...

The property that became Starr´s Mill was owned by Hananiah Gilcoat who built the first mill here before his death in 1825. This site, on Whitewater Creek, was less than a mile from the...

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Holly Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church

This church was organized in 1897 near the banks of Camp Creek in an unincorporated area of western Fayette County. Until the first sanctuary was constructed here on land and with building...

This church was organized in 1897 near the banks of Camp Creek in an unincorporated area of western Fayette County. Until the first sanctuary was constructed here on land and with...

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World’s Longest Courthouse Bench

Removed from Fayette County Courthouse during reconstruction and modernization of interior 1965 Hand hewn, heart pine center beam Used 1825 to 1965 58 feet long Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com....

Removed from Fayette County Courthouse during reconstruction and modernization of interior 1965 Hand hewn, heart pine center beam Used 1825 to 1965 58 feet long Plaque courtesy...

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Skirmish at Shakerag

Just before dawn, July 30, 1864, during a daring cavalry raid to cut the last two railroads supplying Atlanta, Union Brig. Gen. Edward M. McCook ordered the 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry to halt...

Just before dawn, July 30, 1864, during a daring cavalry raid to cut the last two railroads supplying Atlanta, Union Brig. Gen. Edward M. McCook ordered the 4th Kentucky Mounted Infantry to halt...

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The Holliday-Dorsey- Fife House

Built in 1855 by Doctor John Stiles Holliday this house has tied to important Georgia personalities such as the legendary "Doc" Holliday, Georgia Governor Hugh Manson Dorsey, and famous author...

Built in 1855 by Doctor John Stiles Holliday this house has tied to important Georgia personalities such as the legendary "Doc" Holliday, Georgia Governor Hugh Manson Dorsey, and famous...

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Untitled (Palmer Family Cemetery)

This family cemetery was established October 24, 1845, when Barbara Jane, the infant of JOhn and Barbara Morris Pa;mer, was burid here. John Palmer acquired the property - lot 116 in the 7th...

This family cemetery was established October 24, 1845, when Barbara Jane, the infant of JOhn and Barbara Morris Pa;mer, was burid here. John Palmer acquired the property - lot 116 in the...

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Fayette County

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 and December 24, 1821, is named for the Marquis de LaFayette, famous French General who came to this country to fight under General George...

This County, created by Acts of the Legislature May 15 and December 24, 1821, is named for the Marquis de LaFayette, famous French General who came to this country to fight under General...

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William Clayton Fain: Georgia Unionist

William Clayton Fain: Georgia Unionist One of the leading Unionists in the state during the Civil War, William Clayton Fain was born in Georgia in 1825. A Fannin County lawyer and state...

William Clayton Fain: Georgia Unionist One of the leading Unionists in the state during the Civil War, William Clayton Fain was born in Georgia in 1825. A Fannin County lawyer and...

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The Madden Branch Massacre: Anti- Confederate activity in North Georgia

The Madden Branch Massacre: Anti-Confederate activity in North Georgia North of here on Madden Branch in Polk County, Tennessee, on November 29, 1864, during the American Civil War, six Georgians...

The Madden Branch Massacre: Anti-Confederate activity in North Georgia North of here on Madden Branch in Polk County, Tennessee, on November 29, 1864, during the American Civil War, six...

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PFC. Jack Clem Robinson

PFC. Jack Clem Robinson USMC — Sept. 22, 1922 – Oct. 25, 1942 — Killed in action – Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands One of Fannin County’s finest – he made the ultimate sacrifice so that others might...

PFC. Jack Clem Robinson USMC — Sept. 22, 1922 – Oct. 25, 1942 — Killed in action – Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands One of Fannin County’s finest – he made the ultimate sacrifice so that others...

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Willa Mae Haight

Through her deep Christian Faith Hers was a life of service. With membership and generous contributions To many community groups, She touched the lives of generations of Blue Ridge citizens with...

Through her deep Christian Faith Hers was a life of service. With membership and generous contributions To many community groups, She touched the lives of generations of Blue Ridge citizens with...

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Blue Ridge Park 1887 ~ 1897

In celebration of the Centennial of Blue Ridge, Georgia, the Blue Ridge Garden Club and the City of Blue Ridge dedicate this park in memory of Colonel Mike McKinney, early Fannin County settler...

In celebration of the Centennial of Blue Ridge, Georgia, the Blue Ridge Garden Club and the City of Blue Ridge dedicate this park in memory of Colonel Mike McKinney, early Fannin County...

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Fannin County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Jan. 21, 1854, is named for Col. J.W. Fannin who was killed in the massacre at Goliad, Mar. 27, 1836. He had been captured with about 350 Georgia...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Jan. 21, 1854, is named for Col. J.W. Fannin who was killed in the massacre at Goliad, Mar. 27, 1836. He had been captured with about 350...

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Bellville

This town, named for area pioneer Frances Bell Smith, was founded in 1890 on property owned by Pulaski Sikes Smith, John M. Wood, and Benjamin Berrien Brewton in then Tattnall County. Town lots...

This town, named for area pioneer Frances Bell Smith, was founded in 1890 on property owned by Pulaski Sikes Smith, John M. Wood, and Benjamin Berrien Brewton in then Tattnall County. Town...

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Daniel-Smith-Tippins Cemetery 1846

DANIEL - SMITH - TIPPINS CEMETERY 1846 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: onfire4jesus.

DANIEL - SMITH - TIPPINS CEMETERY 1846 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info, here. Photo credit: onfire4jesus.

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Daisy United Methodist Church

1889- Sunday School and cottage prayer meetings begun 1890- Church organized and admitted to Annual Conference; George Strickland elected steward; Service held in schoolhouse 1894- Services held...

1889- Sunday School and cottage prayer meetings begun 1890- Church organized and admitted to Annual Conference; George Strickland elected steward; Service held in schoolhouse 1894- Services held...

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Claxton First United Methodist Church

First organized church in Claxton, Georgia First Pastor -- Rev. C.S.T. Strickland Charter Members Member´s Name, Date Joined Joseph M. Bradley, May 10, 1893 Mrs. Agnes Bradley Rogers, May 10, 1893...

First organized church in Claxton, Georgia First Pastor -- Rev. C.S.T. Strickland Charter Members Member´s Name, Date Joined Joseph M. Bradley, May 10, 1893 Mrs. Agnes Bradley Rogers, May 10,...

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Evans County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Aug. 11, 1914, is named for Gen. Clement A. Evans, soldier, lawyer, minister, statesman & author, who died in 1911. He commanded Gordon´s old...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature Aug. 11, 1914, is named for Gen. Clement A. Evans, soldier, lawyer, minister, statesman & author, who died in 1911. He commanded Gordon´s old...

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