A Historical single-family home in the planned section of historical downtown Columbus, GA. House…read morebuilt in early 1800's was divided into apartments, offices, then went into total disrepair. Current owner, Brian Luedtke saw a gem worth saving and completely restored the home that was close to being destroyed. Luedtke did all the work himself, tediously making molds to restore art details and furnishing with period antiques over a 15 year restoration. What a gift to Columbus history!

Visited on a whim and I was not disappointed. There are…read morelots of regional artifacts spread out over two buildings and a rail car! One building used to be the city town hall and includes two original jail cells. Malinda was the volunteer of the day. She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We were fortunate to receive a personal tour. You can see all that you need to see in about an hour. I did not venture upstairs, which appeared to be books and research. Upon leaving we were offered a free pencil and Pine Mountain tag for our vehicle. There is no charge to visit and there are public restrooms.

This may be one of the oddest bridge location I've ever run across. You will find it along a garden…read morewalking path crossing a small gully with a stream no wider than 1 foot. The path is behind a church with multiple buildings that make it feel a lot like a 19th Century religious compound (not implying that it is). Prior to coming here I actually thought this was one of the last remaining historic bridges in the state of Georgia, but it turns out it was built in the 90's. The path allows you to wander through a variety of memorial trees and vegetation that I can only assume were planted in memory of church member loved ones. Most everything has a small plaque with the name of the person whom it was planted for (or by). The bridge itself is a real beauty and is said to have made use of 100 year old timbers from another old 1800's bridge that was once nearby. It certainly is one of the most handsome covered bridges in the state, even if it isn't a historic one. Location: Shiloh United Methodist Church Built: 1994 Length: 42 feet Crosses over: essentially what would be considered a drainage ditch. FINAL THOUGHTS You don't actually have to park in the church parking lot and walk the trail to see this bridge. Turn South on Davenport Mill Road and the bridge is less than 100 feet from the road and easily visible. My Georgia covered bridge list is nearly complete. I've provided a list below of all the covered bridges I've visited so far in the state from the furthest north to the deepest south. I've also included the year they were built: Stovall Mill ~ 1895 [furthest north] Blind Susie ~ 1915 [shortest] Poole's Mill ~ 1906 Cromer's Mill ~ 1906 Mashburn Estate ~ 1958 [private - no access to the public] Hurricane Shoals ~ 1882/2002 Euharlee ~ 1886 Roswell Vickery Creek ~ 2004 Watson Mill ~ 1885 [longest] Howard's Mill ~ 1905 Concord/Nickajack ~ 1872 Stone Mountain/Effie's ~ 1891 Elder's Mill ~ 1897 Shiloh Trail ~ 1994 [furthest west] Haralson Mill ~ 1997 Old Town Morrow ~ 2008 [newest] Big Red Oak Creek ~ 1840 [oldest] Calloway Gardens ~ 1870 Auchumpkee ~ 1892/1997 [favorite] Parrish Mill @ George L. Smith State Park ~ 1880 [furthest east] Coheelee Creek ~ 1891[furthest south] There are at least 25 more, but most are small, have been built in the last 50 years and are on private property.

There aren't many covered bridges left, destroyed during the Civil War, carried away by the rivers…read morethey cross, or perhaps just collapsed due to age over the years. Red Oak Creek is the oldest and longest remaining covered bridge in Georgia so it must be visited while it is still standing (and I hope it does so for many years to come!). The adjacent marker points out that the bridge was built in the 1840s by a freed slave, Horace King (1807-1885). This is his only surviving bridge of this design. The marker points out that it is a Town lattice that consists of planks crisscrossing at 45 to 60 degree angles fastened with wooden pegs. Viewing the construction from inside the bridge, it is no wonder that it is still standing - it would take quite some effort to take it down. The bridge was open to vehicular traffic when I visited in 2022. There are some steel frames on the approach to ensure that oversize vehicles can not get to the bridge and possibly damage it. If you're visiting in an RV or large van, you'll need to park there and walk down. Including the approaches - there is some low water on the east side that also needed to be bridged - it is 391 feet long. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. There is a parking area with some trash cans on the western side of the bridge. Signage out by the highway points the way to the bridge. [Review 16696 overall - 470 in Georgia - 208 of 2022.]

Very cool bridge made in the 1800s It was put together with…read morewood pegs. A few years back there was flooding from a massive storm, there is a steel plate about 6 feet up on the inside of the bridge just to the right when you inter the bridge, it shows the height of the water table that engulfed the bridge. It's amazing that this bridge survive that. Enjoy the pics.

Lovely park with a waterfall and several easy hiking trails ! A couple tables with benches at the…read morebeginning, before the wooden bridge.

Always a scenic experience at this park. We love the water that runs through. The hill to go down…read moreis quite steep but manageable. The bridge is so nice. I do wish there was a restaurant or snack shop on-site.

I loved this place it is so peaceful can see why he loved it. we had a wonderful man to tell us…read moreabout everything he was very informative and had a great speaking voice.

After spending a few days in Atlanta, we were on to the Florida coast. My wife had recently…read morediscovered the "Little White House" while looking for things to do on our drive. It was mostly "on our way", so we took the small detour to see what was there. SUPER interesting if you're into that sort of history. A bit disappointing when you realize what "really nice" was back in the day (tiny rooms, small house, etc). Like - this was a president's retreat. It was very peaceful there, and I can see why FDR loved it. I found it very informative. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We could have spent more time here, but had to get back on the road. I'd recommend it for an educational stop if you're in the area.

I noticed it hasn't been updated in a while. The Waldo Covered Bridge, along with the old mill, is…read morelocated on private property as of 2022 and it can not be accessed without trespassing.

Waldo Covered Bridge (also known as the Riddle Mill Covered Bridge) was built in 1858 in what is…read morenow the Talladega National Forest. It isn't hard to find, but does require a little effort. Located out of view behind Old Mill restaurant just off Rt. 77, you can reach it by following the restaurant driveway (which used to be the main road towards the bridge) to the parking area. The bridge will come into view the further you go back and believe me when I tell you it has seen better days. Quite frankly it appears to be in covered bridge hospice. While efforts have been made to renovate the bridge, it remains in a state of limbo since being condemned in the 1960's and sits inaccessible to the public without its approaches (ramps on each side that connect the bridge to the road). It is the second oldest surviving historic bridge in Alabama, but is in desperate need of maintenance and repair. You can visibly see the frame beginning to lean and looks as if a stiff wind would knock it completely over. Would be a shame to loose this 157 year old treasure, especially considering she stands in her original location. Nearby is the Helen Keller Campus for the blind & def and the City of Talledega, home of Will Ferrell's character Ricky Bobby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXmD6qdDCDE Total length - 115 feet FINAL THOUGHTS If something isn't done immediately these may be the last pics you will see of this ancient relic before her demise. A heavy snow storm might be more weight than this bridge can take on her weakened frame before crashing into the river below. Saddens me to think that something which has served so many has been abandoned and left to die as if it never had any importance at all.

This is a nice park for walking or biking. And of course, its main purpose is commemorating an…read moreunheralded Civil War battle that was part of Sherman's Atlanta campaign. Visitors will find good signage that tells the story of the fateful day. The annual remembrance ceremony is moving and respectful of those from both armies who fell there. While Newnan was primarily a hospital town, the unplanned meeting of blue and gray in downtown spilled over into a farmer's quiet field a few miles away. In sad irony, the Union soldiers who aimed to free their brothers from the Andersonville POW camp were captured at Brown's Mill and wound up prisoners beside their intended beneficiaries.

NEWNAN'S CIVIL WAR HISTORY!…read more Georgia has a very rich history when it comes to the Civil War and I love being able to explore that history every time I get an opportunity to do so. Brown's Mill Battlefield Park is a 104-acre site that is dedicated to the Confederate and Union soldiers who fought and died there on July 30, 1864, and to the Confederate and Union medical staff who attended to the wounded after the battle. The historic site, featuring walking trails and interpretive signs, is the only Civil War park south of Atlanta and one of only two in the nation featuring a cavalry battle. It is located a few miles southwest of downtown Newnan on Millard Farmer Road. The Battle of Brown's Mill was a significant battle that was fought on July 30, 1864, during the Atlanta Campaign. Union General McCook and his men were surprised and attacked at Brown's Mill while returning from destroying railroads, supply wagons and even personal property. McCook suffered a major defeat, and lost over 1280 men and countless supplies, while Confederate officer General Wheeler only lost just a fraction of that number (thanks to the assistance of about 1400 reinforcements). This battle had a significant effect on Sherman's decision to aggressively go after Atlanta and we all know how that ended. This site is a very large and isolated park, surrounded by woods. I could not imagine exploring this place alone and would only feel comfortable here with a large group during organized activities. I do hope that they have some commemorative activities scheduled so that the local community is able to learn about the history of this site and its role in the Civil War.

This place is way out there. That was kind of the point of course, as this POW camp would have left…read moreits prisoners with few places to escape to. The site includes a museum, a cemetery, and a driving tour around the area where the camp once stood. The museum is dedicated to prisoners of war more generally, and strikes a nice balance between telling the history of this specific place (including in a harrowing movie), but also connecting the issues faced by POWs throughout history. It also clearly explains the U.S. military code with regards to how to handle being captured. It's not a huge museum, but with the film I spent the better part of an hour. A tour of the camp can be done by either walking or driving. A piece of wooden stockade has been built, which offers a striking audiovisual experience when the lively atmosphere is cut off as you enter it. The area otherwise just marks where the rest of the stockade used to me, and also includes a variety of war monuments and informational signage. The cemetery is still active, containing not just the identified remains of many former Union POWs, but also American service members who have lived and died in subsequent eras. A map of the other major POW camps spans broadly. I've been to a few of those areas, but it would be quite a project to see all of them, even just the ones that have an actual surviving site and exhibition. However, the topic is compelling, combining the mechanics of war history with a lesson in the depths of human depravity, and an issue that will unfortunately always be relevant.

What can really be said that hasn't already? Well managed, well maintained National Park that every…read morehuman being should visit at least once. The museum was my favorite part, as the video and artifact offerings are excellent. If one takes the time, they will be enlightened on the American POW experience in all its wars. Our visit took about 2.5 hours on a crowd-free Wednesday in March, with most of the time spent in the museum. We briefly walked some of the grounds afterwards. Hallowed ground for sure. Cheers! RS