James Smallwood Schoolhouse

Built in 1892, this school was part of a movement to create schools for the education of black students by black teachers, and is representative of the national struggle for equal education, regardless of race. Named in memory of James ...

Abraham Lincoln - Eighth Judicial District

Moultrie / Macon Counties

[Note plaque is missing]:

Abraham Lincoln

traveled this way as he rode the Circuit of the Eighth Judicial District

1847 - 1859

Marker is on County Route 2400N west of Route 400E, on the right when traveling west.

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James Smith

A signer of the Declaration of Independence, delegate to Continental Congress, Colonel of Associators, lawyer and ironmaster, lies buried in this churchyard.

Marker is on E. Market Street 0.1 miles east of Queen Street, on the left when traveling east.

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Jarrett Springs

Jarrett Springs formerly know as Commissioner Springs,

flows in an enclosed structure about 40 yards on adjacent land.

In 1803 , because of the abundant and clear water supply,

this site was selected by the Georgia Legislature as the location

for the new state ...

Major John Clark

Revolutionary officer, aide-de-camp to General Greene, Auditor of the Continental army, lived on this site.

Marker is on S. Beaver St. 0.1 miles south of W. Market St., on the right when traveling east.

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Johnston's Army at Adairsville

May 18, 1864. The three corps of the Confederate Army, on reaching Adairsville from Resaca, moved by two roads to Cassville. Hood´s & Polk´s corps marched S. on old U.S.41 Highway: Hardee´s corps took direct road to Kingston W. & ...

Jamaica Veterans Monument

Honor Roll

Proudly We Pay Tribute

To the Members of Our Community

Who Answered the Call to the Colors

World War I

* Harry O. Beattie • Aaron P. Butler • Roy Chapin • Leon W. Cheney • Gilbert ...

John Powers' Fort

On Simpson Creek is the site of fort built by John Powers, 1771. Nearby is grave of Col. Benjamin Wilson, soldier and settler. Here lived Joseph Johnson, only Virgina governor from west of Alleghenies; first elected by popular vote.

Marker is ...

Site of Jacobs School #143

In 1863 the Sussex County Levy Court formally approved the creation of a new school district to serve the needs of local citizens. A frame schoolhouse was constructed on this site on land provided by Thomas Jacobs. Measuring twenty feet ...

Julien Dubuque

Miner of Mines of Spain

Founder of our City

Died March 24, 1810

Marker can be reached from Monument Drive 0.4 miles east of Mines of Spain Road.

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