Georgia's oldest
standing brick fortification perches on the banks of the Savannah River so its
guns could fire on any vessel coming into Savannah. Chances are good that you
will get an up-close view of an oceangoing ship during your visit. Walk on the
parapet of the fort and investigate the...
The Historic Brunswick Courthouse is situated in a grove of live oaks within Magnolia Square-one of the historic parks and squares used to house livestock as a community pasture. The parcel was purchased in 1905 from the City for $1.00. Today it is still surrounded by mossy live oak trees in...
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Features relics from the city's history as Buggy Capital of the South. Located behind the Courthouse in former jail. This local history museum also is a regional genealogical research center.
Constructed in 1839, Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion stands as a prime example of High Greek Revival architecture, boasting majestic columns and a grand facade. Serving as the residence for eight of Georgia's chief executives from 1839 to 1868, including notable figures like George Crawford and...
In 1807, the Superior Court of Greene County recommended that a substantial jail be built. The "rock gaol" is the product of that request. Built of granite from a local quarry, the walls are 2 feet thick. It is the oldest standing masonry jail in Georgia.
The building is patterned after European...
Kiokee is Georgia's oldest continuing Baptist church.
C.1808-Third meeting house of the First Baptist Congregation in Georgia, est. in 1772. By appointment only.
Toccoa Speedway is located directly on Big A Road South/Hwy 17 in Toccoa, Georgia. The race track was built by Rufus Tribble in the early 1950's & owned/operated by Garland Sheriff. Willard Stamey was the winner of the 1st race held on Saturday, May 7, 1955 at the then 1/4 high banked dirt track...
Explore a circa 1891 Victorian Era conjoined jail and sheriff's home, one of a few known to exist today. Tour the old jail cells with the original locking mechanism, and see the graffiti left on the cell walls by former prisoners. See the padded cell used for the "hard to handle" prisoners. The old...
Built in 1839 the Old Lake Church is the oldest Church in Candler County. The Lake Cemetery is the largest Cemetery in Candler County.