Plains, Georgia is home to less than 800 residents but is known for being home to former President Jimmy Carter. Once inhabited by the Muscogee tribe, the town was settled in the 1800s. Over the last 200 years, it's been mostly a farming community with peanuts as the major crop. Today, most of what you'll find relates to Carter, including the Carter Boyhood Farm, the Jimmy … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Plains, GA
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Small Town Saturday: Georgetown, SC
The town of Georgetown, South Carolina is steeped in history, settled by the Native Americans and Spanish before the British. After establishing a trading post, Georgetown was established in 1729. The historic district is listed under the National Register of Historic Places for its significance to the Revolutionary and Civil wars. Two signers of the Declaration of … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Georgetown, SC
Small Town Saturday: Conway, SC
Located inland from the Grand Strand of South Carolina, Conway is a historic town of around 20,000 residents. Settled in 1732 as "Kingston," Conway is now home to Coastal Carolina University, one of the state's larger public universities. The City Hall was designed by Robert Mills, who designed the Washington Monument. The Waccamaw River cuts through town and is an … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Conway, SC
Small Town Saturday: Minden, Louisiana
Minden, Louisiana is the parish seat of Webster Parish. The town was founded in 1836 and has a population of over 13,000. The historic downtown has been featured in a number of television and films, including Dark Places. Hank Williams Sr. was married in Minden and the town has its own Coca-Cola bottling plant. Minden has dozens of shops and restaurants, including Second … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Minden, Louisiana
Small Town Saturday: Senoia, GA
Now known for its backdrop as a filming location in movies and television, particularly The Walking Dead, Senoia is a small town an hour south of Atlanta. The town has also hosted the Southern Living Idea House. Originally settled in the 1800s by travelers from South Carolina, Senoia now is home to Riverwood Studios, which brought film and television to the town of 4,000 … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Senoia, GA
