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Site of Sam Jones' Tabernacle

For 20 years, thousands came annually to this site, attracted by the magnetic personality and forceful eloquence of Sam Jones, renowned Evangelist and Christian crusader. Here he built, in 1886,...

For 20 years, thousands came annually to this site, attracted by the magnetic personality and forceful eloquence of Sam Jones, renowned Evangelist and Christian crusader. Here he built, in 1886,...

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Old Macedonia Baptist Church Organized 1847

In 1864, a road southward from Wooley´s Bridge (Etowah River) crossed the road near this point and ran to Van Wert (Rockmart) and Dallas. This was the route of McPherson´s Army of the Tennessee...

In 1864, a road southward from Wooley´s Bridge (Etowah River) crossed the road near this point and ran to Van Wert (Rockmart) and Dallas. This was the route of McPherson´s Army of the...

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Wooley's Bridge

In 1864, this covered structure spanned the Etowah River on the plantation of Andrew F. Woolley, 0.5 mi. S. Next to the river was the Rome - Kingston R.R. discontinued, 1943. May 19, McPherson´s...

In 1864, this covered structure spanned the Etowah River on the plantation of Andrew F. Woolley, 0.5 mi. S. Next to the river was the Rome - Kingston R.R. discontinued, 1943. May 19, McPherson´s...

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Euharlee Creek Covered Bridge

In 1886 the county contracted with Washington W. King, son of freed slave and noted bridge builder Horace King, and Jonathan H. Burke for the construction of this 138-foot bridge. It was adjacent...

In 1886 the county contracted with Washington W. King, son of freed slave and noted bridge builder Horace King, and Jonathan H. Burke for the construction of this 138-foot bridge. It was adjacent...

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Glenwood Elementary and High School

Glenwood Elementary and High School was established in 1951 as one of Georgia’s first public consolidated schools for African Americans. Part of a statewide equalization effort to improve school...

Glenwood Elementary and High School was established in 1951 as one of Georgia’s first public consolidated schools for African Americans. Part of a statewide equalization effort to improve school...

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William Pentecost Born Nov. 4, 1762-Died Jan. 27,

Served 3 years in Revolutionary War from Dinwiddie Co., Va. in Buford´s Detachment. Lost an arm at Waxhaws, May 29, 1780. Remembered as successful business man, educator and civic worker, but most...

Served 3 years in Revolutionary War from Dinwiddie Co., Va. in Buford´s Detachment. Lost an arm at Waxhaws, May 29, 1780. Remembered as successful business man, educator and civic worker, but...

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Statham House

Built circa 1850. Owned by M. John C. Statham. He provided homes for widows of Civil War Veterans; donated land for right-of-way of railroad; streets for town, and a lot for a Methodist Church --...

Built circa 1850. Owned by M. John C. Statham. He provided homes for widows of Civil War Veterans; donated land for right-of-way of railroad; streets for town, and a lot for a Methodist Church --...

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Statham High School In Honor-Paul T. Barrett

Educator; 52 years service in education. Born Feb. 12, 1900 Ila, Ga., Graduate of University of Georgia. Taught: Maysville, Cornelia, Buford 1920-1933. Principal - Coach Statham School 1933 -...

Educator; 52 years service in education. Born Feb. 12, 1900 Ila, Ga., Graduate of University of Georgia. Taught: Maysville, Cornelia, Buford 1920-1933. Principal - Coach Statham School 1933...

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Russell House

The Russell House was built in 1912 by Richard Brevard Russell, Sr., B. 1861 - D. 1838, and his wife, Ina Dillard, B. 1868 - D. 1953, who were married June 24, 1891. Fifteen children were born of...

The Russell House was built in 1912 by Richard Brevard Russell, Sr., B. 1861 - D. 1838, and his wife, Ina Dillard, B. 1868 - D. 1953, who were married June 24, 1891. Fifteen children were born of...

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Rockwell Universalist Church

Organized 1839 -- second oldest Universalist Church in Georgia. Located here near original site of Rockwell School, oldest school in this section, and Rockwell Masonic Lodge. Confederate Soldiers...

Organized 1839 -- second oldest Universalist Church in Georgia. Located here near original site of Rockwell School, oldest school in this section, and Rockwell Masonic Lodge. Confederate...

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Perry-Rainey Institute

Perry -Rainey Institute founded 1892 by Mulberry Baptist Assn. at Appalachee Baptist Church, Auburn. Predecessors of Perry - Rainey Institute -- Harmony Grove Academy, Mulberry High School and...

Perry -Rainey Institute founded 1892 by Mulberry Baptist Assn. at Appalachee Baptist Church, Auburn. Predecessors of Perry - Rainey Institute -- Harmony Grove Academy, Mulberry High School...

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Concord Methodist Cemetery

In 1836 Byrd Betts, Pioneer Steward of the Concord Methodist Church of Winder, gave 10 acres land for the church and cemetery. Those know buried here. Susan, Wife of S. e. Beddingfield, 1829 -...

In 1836 Byrd Betts, Pioneer Steward of the Concord Methodist Church of Winder, gave 10 acres land for the church and cemetery. Those know buried here. Susan, Wife of S. e. Beddingfield, 1829 -...

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Builder of the Nation

This steam locomotive was presented to the City of Winder and Barrow County in 1959 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company. It was placed here as a permanent exhibit in memory of the important...

This steam locomotive was presented to the City of Winder and Barrow County in 1959 by the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company. It was placed here as a permanent exhibit in memory of the...

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Mrs. Charles Almond Marker

To Honor Mrs. Charles B. Almond Originator of Doctors´ Day March 30, 1933 Southern Medical Association Auxiliary August 1, 1989 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info,...

To Honor Mrs. Charles B. Almond Originator of Doctors´ Day March 30, 1933 Southern Medical Association Auxiliary August 1, 1989 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with additional info,...

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Intersection of Old Milledgeville Rd and Bankhead Hwy - 1927

In commemoration of the intersection of Old Milledgeville Road and Bankhead Highway. Erected by Sunbury Chapter D.A.R. Winder, GA Feb 1927 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with...

In commemoration of the intersection of Old Milledgeville Road and Bankhead Highway. Erected by Sunbury Chapter D.A.R. Winder, GA Feb 1927 Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com. Original page, with...

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Bethlehem United Methodist Church

Oldest Methodist Church in Barrow County, organized in the 1780´s. Services first held two miles N.E. in log house. In 1790 a church was built nearby. The present site was originally a camp ground...

Oldest Methodist Church in Barrow County, organized in the 1780´s. Services first held two miles N.E. in log house. In 1790 a church was built nearby. The present site was originally a camp ground...

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Winder's Most Historical Spot

For years inestimable the CREEK INDIAN VILLAGE of SNODON stood here. In 1793 ALONZO DRAPER, HOMER JACKSON and HERMAN SCUPEEN and their families became the first white people to establish homes in...

For years inestimable the CREEK INDIAN VILLAGE of SNODON stood here. In 1793 ALONZO DRAPER, HOMER JACKSON and HERMAN SCUPEEN and their families became the first white people to establish homes in...

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Bethabra Baptist Church

Clayborn Dalton built an arbor for public Worship across Mulberry River in Jackson County in the early 1800´s. It was called "Dalton´s Stand". In 1813 the church was moved on this side of Mulberry...

Clayborn Dalton built an arbor for public Worship across Mulberry River in Jackson County in the early 1800´s. It was called "Dalton´s Stand". In 1813 the church was moved on this side of...

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The Stoneman Raid Battle of King's Tanyard

Coming in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman found it "too strong to assault and too extensive to invest." To force its evacuation, he sent Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman´s cavalry to cut...

Coming in on Atlanta in July, 1864, Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman found it "too strong to assault and too extensive to invest." To force its evacuation, he sent Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman´s cavalry to cut...

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Battle of King's Tanyard

On July 31, 1864, at the Battle of Sunshine Church (19 miles NE of Macon), Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman [Union] surrendered with 600 men to Brig. Gen. Alfred Iverson, Jr., [Confederate], after covering...

On July 31, 1864, at the Battle of Sunshine Church (19 miles NE of Macon), Maj. Gen. Geo. Stoneman [Union] surrendered with 600 men to Brig. Gen. Alfred Iverson, Jr., [Confederate], after...

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