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105 acres Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Facilities: Boat ramp, boat rental, camping, picnic tables, swimming, cottages and other activities Fee: $2.00 parking fee Dates of Operation: All year during daylight hours ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Inscription. On the night of Nov. 17, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Shermans army [US], which had marched south from Atlanta on Nov. 15th on its destructive March to the Sea, reached Jackson. Hq. Department ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On the morning of Nov. 18, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Shermans army [US] moved from its bivouacs in and near Jackson toward Planters Factory (Ocmulgee Mills), on the Ocmulgee River at Seven ... More on HMDB

Inscription. In memory of the Confederate Soldiers of Butts County, whose undying devotion to duty and self sacrifice in their country's service, we cherish; and whose heroic deeds and patriotism, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This County, created by Act of the Legislature December 24, 1825, is named for Capt. Sam Butts killed in the Indian War of 1814 at the Battle of Chalibbee. At Indian Springs, now a Sta... More on HMDB

Inscription. Robert Grier, astronomer and founder of "Griers Almanac", and his family lived about one mile from here and are buried in a family cemetery near the home. Robert Grier was born in 1780 at his fathers home in Taliaferro ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On Nov. 17th, the Right Wing of Gen. Shermans army [US] marched from McDonough to Jackson, enroute to Planters Factory on Ocmulgee River where it was to cross next day. To relieve congestion on the Jackson road, Smiths ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On the night of Nov. 17, 1864, the Right Wing (15th and 17th Corps) of General Shermans army [US], which had marched south from Atlanta on Nov 15th on its destructive March to the Sea, reached Jackson and camped in and ... More on HMDB

'Jackson Lake' is one of the oldest reservoirs in Georgia, southeast of Atlanta in a rural area situated within parts of three counties (Jasper, Newton and Butts). The Lloyd Shoals Dam was built in 1910 by Central Georgia Power Company, ... More on Wikipedia

Inscription. On Nov. 17, 1864, the 15th Corps, leading the Right Wing of Gen. Sherman's army (US) on its March to the Sea. marched from McDonough to Jackson. Below Locust Grove (16 mi. NW), Woods' and Hazen's divisions turned right ... More on HMDB