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Jones County Court House
The first courthouse, in Jones County was the private residence
of
William Jones. A temporary structure in the early county seat of Albany
(renamed Clinton in 1809), housed the court until 1816, when a third,
more permanent, building was erected. When the county seat moved to
Gray the current courthouse was built in 1905. It is noted for its arched
clock tower, which was restored in 2005-06. The courthouse was
rehabilitated in 1992.
Jones County Court House
The first courthouse, in Jones County was the private residence
of
William Jones. A temporary structure in the early county seat of Albany
(renamed Clinton in 1809), housed the court until 1816, when a third,
more permanent, building was erected. When the county seat moved to
Gray the current courthouse was built in 1905. It is noted for its arched
clock tower, which was restored in 2005-06. The courthouse was
rehabilitated in 1992.
Rock Eagle Effigy Mound is one of two such mounds
in the United States (the other is at the entrance to
Georgia Power's Lawrence Shoal Park on Lake Oconee)
and possibly pre-dates all other effigy mounds. The
1500-acre park surrounding the enigmatic effigy is
today used as a 4-H Center. Access to the effigy
is permitted through-out the year and is free.
http://roadsidegeorgia.com/site/rock_eagle.html
Eatonton, GA is the home of Brer Rabbit and Uncle Remus,
author Joel Chandler Harris
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center
combines a rare treasure of the past with an active commitment to the
future. The Center is housed in a fine old Romanesque Revival red brick
building which was constructed in 1895 as one of the first graded public
schools in the South. The original school bell still rings for the many
visitors who enjoy the full schedule of exhibitions, performances and
other programs throughout the year.
The dream to establish a multi-dimensional regional cultural facility was
realized in July 1976 when the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center opened
its doors to the public.
Georgia's Old Capital Building
Eagle Tavern
The Eagle Tavern is one of the earliest surviving structures in Oconee
County. The Eagle Tavern was built before 1801 and possibly as early
as 1794 when Watkinsville was a frontier town on the edge of Creek and
Cherokee Indian Territories. It is believed by some that this site was
once called Fort Edwards and served as a gathering place for early
settlers who needed protection from attacks by the many Creek and
Cherokee Indians who flourished in this area.
As revolutionary war soldiers were given land grants in Georgia this
beautiful lush area near the Indian frontiers became a small settlement.
We do know that the Eagle Tavern was the first site built in this town
called "Big Springs" later named Watkinsville.
Elder's Mill Covered Bridge
In 1924 the old covered bridge in Watkinsville along the Watkinsville-Athens
Road was going to be rebuilt as a more sturdy concrete and steel structure.
Road crews were building what would soon become Highway 441. The
covered bridge being used was only 25 years old and still in good condition,
so it was moved to handle traffic to the mill across Rose Creek. The road
was rerouted, and customers found it easy to get to Elder's Mill, which is
near the bridge (on private property). There is an old cemetery in the area
as well.
For 27 years the bridge provided access to the mill, which closed in 1941.
During Jimmy Carter's term as governor the bridge was rebuilt, according
to signage on the bridge.