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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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Colonel Nelson Tift

Nelson Tift, founder of the City of Albany, was born at Groton, Conn., July 23, 1810. In 1833 he established a mercantile business in Augusta, Georgia. After a sojourn in Hawkinsville he moved to...

Nelson Tift, founder of the City of Albany, was born at Groton, Conn., July 23, 1810. In 1833 he established a mercantile business in Augusta, Georgia. After a sojourn in Hawkinsville he moved to...

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Albany's First Brick House

Built of brick hauled from Macon by wagon, this house was completed in 1860 by Congressman William R. (Tete) Smith for his bride, Caroline Williams Smith. The interior trim and mahogany stair rail...

Built of brick hauled from Macon by wagon, this house was completed in 1860 by Congressman William R. (Tete) Smith for his bride, Caroline Williams Smith. The interior trim and mahogany stair...

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The Bridge House

Here, at the site of an early ferry over the Flint River, Col Nelson Tift, owner of bridge and ferry rights and the founder of Albany, had a toll bridge constructed by a well known bridge builder,...

Here, at the site of an early ferry over the Flint River, Col Nelson Tift, owner of bridge and ferry rights and the founder of Albany, had a toll bridge constructed by a well known bridge...

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Dougherty County

This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 15, 1853, is named for Charles Dougherty of Athens, noted ante-bellum lawyer and jurist and strong advocate of states rights. In the Creek...

This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 15, 1853, is named for Charles Dougherty of Athens, noted ante-bellum lawyer and jurist and strong advocate of states rights. In the Creek...

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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 & Magnolia District in cooperation with State Highway Department of...

A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America. Sponsored by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc & Magnolia District in cooperation with State Highway Department...

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