Andersonville National Historic Site
1864Site of Camp Sumter, the deadliest prisoner-of-war camp of the Civil War, where nearly 13,000 Union soldiers died in fourteen months.
10.9 mi away
Everything Ellaville is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Ellaville.
Site of Camp Sumter, the deadliest prisoner-of-war camp of the Civil War, where nearly 13,000 Union soldiers died in fourteen months.
The tiny town of Plains, Georgia, population under 600, where the 39th president was born, raised, and returned after leaving the White House.
13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over here for a second; this land tells a story of Georgia's agricultural past, both the good and the bad. This is the Teel–Crawford–Gaston Plantation. Built around 1836, it operated as a cotton plantation, meaning…
Site of Camp Sumter, the deadliest prisoner-of-war camp of the Civil War, where nearly 13,000 Union soldiers died in fourteen months.
Pull over for a minute, you're passing a place that echoes with the spirit of community and resilience: Campbell Chapel A.M.E. Church. This wasn't just a place of worship; it was a cornerstone of African American life…
Legend says this grand old hotel has more than just history within its walls; some whisper of secret passages and even a resident ghost! Built in 1892, the Windsor Hotel was designed to lure wealthy Northerners seeking…
Imagine justice being served right here in this 1848 courthouse, which briefly held the county seat of Marion County. This courthouse was built in 1848 in Tazewell, Georgia. The building only served as the courthouse…
This quiet cemetery holds the stories of Americus's past, a place where prominent citizens found their final rest. Oak Grove Cemetery became a contributing property to the Americus Historic District when the district's…
Built in 1850 from local brick, this courthouse has witnessed the history of Marion County unfold. It's more than just a building; it's a silent observer to generations of triumphs and struggles. This Marion County…
The tiny town of Plains, Georgia, population under 600, where the 39th president was born, raised, and returned after leaving the White House.
You're approaching a place of quiet reflection, the final home and resting place of President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. Built in 1961, this unassuming house in Plains, Georgia, was the Carters' only home.…
Imagine growing up in a place so formative, it shapes your entire presidency. That's Plains, Georgia, for Jimmy Carter. This park isn't just a collection of buildings; it's a journey into the roots of a man who led the…
This unassuming farmstead stands as a testament to perseverance, a place where a former slave built a legacy. Nathan Morgan, an African-American farmer, founded this farm in Sumter County. Born into slavery, Nathan…
Get ready to enter another dimension! Right here in Marion County sits Pasaquan, a mind-bending folk art environment unlike anything you've ever seen. It all started with Eddie Owens Martin, born in 1908. After a stint…
Ever wonder what crimes might land you in a 19th-century jail? Here in Webster County, these jails have seen it all. The wooden jail, built between 1855 and 1856, was the first jail for the county. It held prisoners…