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Boeing B-29 Bomber

In late 1939 General Henry Arnold received approval from the war Department to let contracts for a very long range, very heavy, four engine bomber. The Boeing Aircraft Company, with its experience...

In late 1939 General Henry Arnold received approval from the war Department to let contracts for a very long range, very heavy, four engine bomber. The Boeing Aircraft Company, with its experience...

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Fort Early

This boulder marks the site of Ft. Early. Constructed by Gen David Blackshear during the war of 1812. Afterwards used by Gen Andrew Jackson in 1818. Erected by the Ft. Early chapter Daughters of...

This boulder marks the site of Ft. Early. Constructed by Gen David Blackshear during the war of 1812. Afterwards used by Gen Andrew Jackson in 1818. Erected by the Ft. Early chapter Daughters of...

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155 mm Howitzer M1918A3

At the end of World War I, the US had 2,000 French designed 155 mm Schneider howitzers of both French and American manufacture. The Schneider had a high rate of fire and was accurate. The...

At the end of World War I, the US had 2,000 French designed 155 mm Schneider howitzers of both French and American manufacture. The Schneider had a high rate of fire and was accurate. The...

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Spanish-Indian Battle (1702)

(1702) Early in 1702 Joseph de Zuñiga, Spanish Governor of Florida, and Pierre le Moyne Iberville, French founder of Louisiana, made plans to check steadily increasing English trade with the...

(1702) Early in 1702 Joseph de Zuñiga, Spanish Governor of Florida, and Pierre le Moyne Iberville, French founder of Louisiana, made plans to check steadily increasing English trade with the...

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Crisp County

Crisp County was created by Act of Aug. 17, 1905 from Dooly County. It was named for Charles Frederick Crisp (1845-1896), Georgia lawyer, judge, Congressman, who was born in Sheffield, England, of...

Crisp County was created by Act of Aug. 17, 1905 from Dooly County. It was named for Charles Frederick Crisp (1845-1896), Georgia lawyer, judge, Congressman, who was born in Sheffield, England, of...

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Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park

Here begins ´Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.´ This 1,200 acre tract of land was purchased by Crisp County Commissioners and given to the State of Georgia December 4, 1946 in grateful...

Here begins ´Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park.´ This 1,200 acre tract of land was purchased by Crisp County Commissioners and given to the State of Georgia December 4, 1946 in...

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Fort Early

Fort Early, built by General Blackshear in 1812, was named for Peter Early, Governor of Georgia at that time. It was used by General Blackshear during the war of 1812. On February 13, 1818 General...

Fort Early, built by General Blackshear in 1812, was named for Peter Early, Governor of Georgia at that time. It was used by General Blackshear during the war of 1812. On February 13, 1818 General...

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Blackshear Trail

Blackshear Trail, made by General David Blackshear during the War of 1812, was used by General Andrew Jackson when he led his troops from Fort Hawkins, now Macon, through Hartford, now...

Blackshear Trail, made by General David Blackshear during the War of 1812, was used by General Andrew Jackson when he led his troops from Fort Hawkins, now Macon, through Hartford, now...

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Alexis de Tocqueville

The 25 year-old French aristocrat and author of Democracy in America visited this area during his 1831-1832 tour of America Placed by C-SPAN And The Cable Television Industry while retracing the...

The 25 year-old French aristocrat and author of Democracy in America visited this area during his 1831-1832 tour of America Placed by C-SPAN And The Cable Television Industry while retracing the...

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

In 1774 Wilaim Bartram passed through what is now Roberta, after camping at Seetwater and finding a new hydrangea. Erected by MAgnolia District, The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation...

In 1774 Wilaim Bartram passed through what is now Roberta, after camping at Seetwater and finding a new hydrangea. Erected by MAgnolia District, The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. in cooperation...

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

In July 1774 William Bartram entered Crawford County here, site of Marshall´s Mill, going on to Knoxville, Roberta, and Cusetta. ERECTED BY Magnolia District, The Garden Club of Ga., Inc. IN...

In July 1774 William Bartram entered Crawford County here, site of Marshall´s Mill, going on to Knoxville, Roberta, and Cusetta. ERECTED BY Magnolia District, The Garden Club of Ga., Inc....

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William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777

In July 1774 William Bartram camped nearby at ´a beautiful large brook´, Sweet Water, on a trek from Augusta to Cusetta. ERECTED BY Magnolia District (of the Garden Club of Ga., Inc.) IN...

In July 1774 William Bartram camped nearby at ´a beautiful large brook´, Sweet Water, on a trek from Augusta to Cusetta. ERECTED BY Magnolia District (of the Garden Club of Ga., Inc.)...

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Federal Wire Road

This highway, created by an act of Congress in 1810, entered the state at Augusta passing through Warrenton, Sparta, Milledgeville, Macon and Knoxville to Coweta Town (Columbus. It was formerly...

This highway, created by an act of Congress in 1810, entered the state at Augusta passing through Warrenton, Sparta, Milledgeville, Macon and Knoxville to Coweta Town (Columbus. It was formerly...

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Creek Agency Old Agency

Here on the Flint River was the headquarters of the Agent for Indian Affairs South of Ohio until the area was acquired by Georgia in the Creek cession of Jan. 24, 1826. Here Benjamin Hawkins and...

Here on the Flint River was the headquarters of the Agent for Indian Affairs South of Ohio until the area was acquired by Georgia in the Creek cession of Jan. 24, 1826. Here Benjamin Hawkins and...

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Crawford County

This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 9 & 23, 1822, is named for William H. Crawford, Georgia statesman who was Secretary of the Treasury at the time the County was established. At...

This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 9 & 23, 1822, is named for William H. Crawford, Georgia statesman who was Secretary of the Treasury at the time the County was established. At...

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Governor Ellis Gibbs Arnall ((1907-1992)

Governor Ellis Gibbs Arnall (1907-1992) Ellis Gibbs Arnall was born in Newnan on March 20, 1907, and was one of the most influential and progressive Governors in Georgia’s history. After serving...

Governor Ellis Gibbs Arnall (1907-1992) Ellis Gibbs Arnall was born in Newnan on March 20, 1907, and was one of the most influential and progressive Governors in Georgia’s history. After serving...

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Gravesite of Lt.(JG) Thomas E. Zellars -- Namesake of USS Zellers DD 777

Grantville native Thomas E. Zellars (1898-1924) graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1920 and reported for duty aboard the USS Mississippi. As turret commander he rose to the rank of...

Grantville native Thomas E. Zellars (1898-1924) graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1920 and reported for duty aboard the USS Mississippi. As turret commander he rose to the rank...

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William McIntosh

To commemorate the courage and fidelity of the Creek Indian Chief William McIntosh In his youth he shielded pioneers, during the Revolution, from hostile tribes. He attained distinction in the war...

To commemorate the courage and fidelity of the Creek Indian Chief William McIntosh In his youth he shielded pioneers, during the Revolution, from hostile tribes. He attained distinction in the...

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Confederate Dead

Here are buried 268 Confederate soldiers, most of whom died of wounds or disease in the several Confederate hospitals located in Newnan. Some were killed in the battle fought south of here, July...

Here are buried 268 Confederate soldiers, most of whom died of wounds or disease in the several Confederate hospitals located in Newnan. Some were killed in the battle fought south of here,...

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Coweta County

Coweta, an original county, was created by Acts of June 9, 1825 and Dec. 11, 1826 from Creek cessions of Jan. 24, 1826 and Mar. 31, 1826. It was named Coweta to perpetuate the fame of the head...

Coweta, an original county, was created by Acts of June 9, 1825 and Dec. 11, 1826 from Creek cessions of Jan. 24, 1826 and Mar. 31, 1826. It was named Coweta to perpetuate the fame of the head...

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