Covered bridges make us think of a simpler time. They're harder to find these days as roads are widened and natural disasters hit the wooden structures. The state of Georgia used to have over 200 covered bridges, but there are less than 20 today. The History of Covered Bridges The existence of the bridges can mostly be traced back to Horace King. He was born into slavery … [Read more...] about Visiting Historic Covered Bridges in Georgia
Thomaston
Small Town Saturday: Thomaston, GA
Thomaston, Georgia was founded in 1825 and named for General Jett Thomas, an Indian fighter in the War of 1812. Like many other Southern towns, the courthouse is at the center with a grid surrounding it. A cannonball sits on the grounds that is believed to be the first "shots fired" from Fort Sumter, signaling the beginning of the Civil War. The area was looted after the … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Thomaston, GA
