Historic Places In Decatur County, Ga.
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Description: The Indian Village of Fowlstown was attacked twice by troops from Fort Scott, when British guns and uniforms were found, the village was burnt. This was the first shot fired in the Seminole Indian Wars. 1 1/2 miles east of Bainbridge, Georgia. Elisha Thomas Home 1828
Address: 3/4 mile east of Bainbridge, Georgia Gator Lone Stage Coach Inn 1840's Description: This was a stage stop on the gator line from Central Georgia to Central Florida. This was in the late 1830's and 40's. A 2-story, 8-room inn with on-site kitchen facilities behind inn. First Permanent Home Description: This home was the first permanent home built in Decatur County in 1822. A log home built by Congressman Maston O'Neal with an axe. La Loma Plantation Description: This plantation was active for many years and it main source of income was from pear trees that stood until the 1930's. Faceville Trading Post Description: This trading post built in the early 1830's by William Face, master carpenter. He built the federal arsenal at Chattahoochee and other trading posts at the cross roads of 2 Indian trails. This trading post bears his name. Ira Sanborn Home and Mill Site Description: The Ira Sanborn Home was moved to Quincy, Florida and still stands today. The mill is gone, only the dam and earth water remain. Ft. Scott State Marker Description: The headquarters of Southeastern Army from 1816 to 1822. Many famous men were stationed here, i.e. (Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Gen. Arbuckles, Col. Irwin, Col. MacIntoch, Princess Milly Frances, James Gadson, Mr. Woodward.) Camp Recovery Description: This served as a hospital to Ft. Scott soldiers recovering from malaria. The men were moved to high ground (no mosquitoes) to "recover", hence its name. John Hutchinson Plantation and Grave Site Description: Mr. Hutchinson first saw this land as an 18-year-old elite guard of Andrew Jackson in March 1818. He told Jackson he wished he had a plantation on the south side of the Flint. A. Jackson gave it to him that day, but it would be several years (1822) before he could take possession of it. The Gov. of Georgia gave him concession to operate a ferryboat 1822 to 1856. He is burned on property of N.L. Sellers and is first cousin of A. Jackson. Whiddon Land Grant 1795 Description: no one seems to know what Mr. Whiddon did for the Colonial government to entice him or her to give him a square mile of land. However, the grant still exists in its natural form and descendants of his still live on the property. Moses Chapel Description: Mosses Chapel had its origin in 1876; it was a place of worship for the black people of the Dell Community. Three churches decided to band together and make one central place of worship. The church was constructed of logs and served a school during the week. Many of the teachers in Decatur County received their start at this school and many citizens worshiped and were educated there. Spanish Mission Site Santa Cruz
Address: 1/2 mile Northwest of Chattahoochee Park Indian Mound
Address: One-mile West of Chattahoochee Park 1830 Cemetery
Address: 300 Yards off U.S. 90 Davis Home Description: Log built home of 1823; still stands today; remains in the same family |
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