Gwinnett County Historical
Created in 1818 from Cherokee and Creek cessions, Gwinnett is an original county. Courts, elections, and sheriff sales were held, first, in the home of Elisha Winn, 1 mile east of the Appalachee River. Selected to buy a p... citysearch.com
Gwinnett History Museum
The museum is listed on the Nat'l Register of Historic Places, the Female Seminary houses the county's history museum, displaying a variety of artifacts relating to and interpreting life in Gwinnett County. History The La... citysearch.com
Garrard’s Cavalry Raid
On July 20, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, were closing in on Atlanta. Hq. 2nd Cavalry Division [US], Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard, was in Decatur, 6 miles E of Atlanta. Garrard?s three brigades were guardin... hmdb.org
Birthplace Of Bill Arp
The beloved Charles Henry Smith, was born here June 15, 1826. He married Mary Hutchins of Lawrenceville in 1849; began his law practice and moved to Rome in 1851. Major, Confederate Army. His Nom de plume, Bill Arp, was first u... hmdb.org
Button Gwinnett
Button Gwinnett, for whom this county was named, was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1735, the son of a Church of England minister. He worked in the store of his father-in-law in Dexter for two years, then as an importer a... hmdb.org
Garrard’s Cavalry Raid
On July 20, 1864, Union forces under Maj. Gen. W.T. Sherman, USA, were closing in on Atlanta. Hq. 2nd Cavalry Division [US], Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard, was in Decatur, 6 miles E of Atlanta. Garrard?s three brigades were guardin... hmdb.org
Lawrenceville Female Seminary
The first building erected on this property was completed July 31, 1838 to house the Lawrenceville Female Seminary. The Reverend John S. Wilson was elected first president of the Board of Trustees. The Seminary commenced operat... hmdb.org
The Home Of Major William E. Simmons
William E. Simmons, one of Gwinnett County?s foremost citizens, was born in Lawrenceville on August 26, 1839. After graduating at the top of his class from Emory College, he assumed editorship of the Lawrenceville News. In 1861... hmdb.org
Rockwell Universalist Church
Organized 1839 -- second oldest Universalist Church in Georgia. Located here near original site of Rockwell School, oldest school in this section, and Rockwell Masonic Lodge. Confederate Soldiers enlisted and drilled here 1861-... hmdb.org
Hoschton Train Depot
The four Hosch brothers founded Hoschton in 1881 in the hope of influencing the proposed route of the Gainesville, Jefferson and Southern Railroad. In 1833 this depot was built on land donated by the brothers. The railroad tran... hmdb.org
Barrow County Museum
The old Barrow County jail now serves as the headquarters of the Barrow County Historical Society and Museum. Visitors to the Museum will discover interesting tidbits of the county history effectively displayed. Located b... museumsusa.org
Walton County
This County created by Acts of the Legislature Dec. 15 & 19, 1818, is named for George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Walton, born in Va. in 1749 came to Savannah when 20 to study law. Elected Secretary of t... hmdb.org
Conyers Methodist Church
Conyers Methodist Church was organized in 1852 by Rev. John L. Stewart, Rev. Joel Stansell, Rev. David T. White. The present building, fourth on the site, was dedicated in 1902 by Bishop Warren A. Candler and Rev. M. L. T... citysearch.com
Fort Yargo State Park
This state park follows the classic example of how many modern recreation areas have evolved. First the future park area is the site of a historic event or structure. In this case, a small log fort was erected in the late 170... trails.com
Duluth Historical Society
The Duluth History Museum is the place to discover the history of the city of Duluth... patch.com
Thrasher Park
Norcross was chartered in 1870 through its founder, J.J. "Cousin John" Thrasher, and named for his good friend, Jonathon Norcross, the fourth mayor (1851) of Atlanta. "Cousin John" purchased tracts of land which he subdivided a... hmdb.org
Glenwood Elementary And High School
Glenwood Elementary and High School was established in 1951 as one of Georgia?s first public consolidated schools for African Americans. Part of a statewide equalization effort to improve school buildings and preserve segregati... hmdb.org