Everything Leesburg is known for
10 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Take a look at what's left of the Leesburg train depot. It's more than just an old building; it's a reminder of when railroads were king in Georgia. The Leesburg Depot was part of the Central of Georgia Railway. It…
You're passing a place that helped Albany boom – Heritage Plaza, once the Albany Railroad Depot Historic District. It all started with the Tift Warehouse, built in 1857. Then, in 1913, Union Station depot was built,…
Albany owes much of its character to the fertile lands surrounding it, and the Flint River that runs through its heart. From its earliest days, the river made Albany a natural hub for agriculture. Cotton was king for a…
This isn't just another auditorium; it's a landmark that echoes with decades of Albany's cultural history. The Albany Municipal Auditorium, with its classic design, has hosted countless performances and events since it…
You're approaching a building with a story that defies expectations. This is the Bridge House, now Albany's Welcome Center, but once a testament to the skill and resilience of a man born into slavery. Horace King, an…
Take a look at that brick building – the New Albany Hotel. It stands as a reminder of Albany's bustling past. Originally a grand hotel, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Sam Farkas, a…
Pull over for a minute; I want to tell you about the Albany Theatre. It's more than just an old building; it was a window into another world for the people of Albany back in the day. The Albany Theatre first opened its…
Imagine being locked up in this tiny, timber-built jail from 1900, a stark reminder of small-town justice. This is the Bronwood Calaboose, a wooden jail built right here in Bronwood, Georgia. It's not very big, only…
Step back in time at Liberty Hall, a relic of Georgia's cotton-producing past and the lives of those who worked the land. This plantation house, dating back to around 1861, was the heart of the Simpson Plantation, known…
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…