If you're familiar with the history of the Civil War, you know that as the Confederacy in Richmond…read morefell, the President of the CSA escaped with the intention of reuniting with the Confederate Army and continuing the fight. Jefferson Davis and his party were on the run from Richmond, continuing through North Carolina and Georgia. Union forces caught up with him here in Fitzgerald on May 9, 1865 and he was arrested. There is a monument marking the exact spot on this 13 acre historic site which includes a short walking trail, a gift shop and a museum. It is an interesting site and worth an hour though it is a bit of a journey off the Interstate. I've been to a number of Confederate sites, seen endless memorials across the South (and the North), battlefields including Gettysburg, Antietam and Chickamauga, and even the Davis home in Biloxi. This is interesting if you are interested in the War Between the States. [Review 1051 of 2024 - 719 in Georgia - 22079 overall]

I sought this out as I drove north enroute to Nashville, Tennessee on I-75. One of the things I…read morelike about road trips is seeking out these little places, either historic, a natural wonder, or something simply unique. It is a twenty minute drive off the highway and offers a small museum and a nature walk. Just walking the grounds is peaceful, with the sounds of nature surrounding me and the sun lazily falling upon me. If you have the time in your travels, seek these spots out. You will be better for the experience.

Nice campground, great store nearby (Carrol's Sausage). We travel from Florida to camp there just…read moreto shop the store!

Stayed at the Georgia Peanut RV for a night during route to then going home…read more Quick and big sites. Perfect for quick stays.

Parking is on the back side of the EMS / Fire building…read more If you're looking for EMS assistance go around to the EMS building and ring the buzzer. There is parking adjacent to the building and behind the EMS building. Criminal histories can be requested at this location; the cost is 10 dollars and they require an ID and exact change. They do not do driver histories. You will need to go to driver services for a driver history. They do not do histories after 5 pm. They are open to the public Monday through Friday only 9 AM - 5 PM.

Tifton is the county seat of Tift County, Georgia. And so there is the county courthouse here which…read morewas completed in 1913. It is the only building to have served as such for Tift County as the county was only formed in 1905. It in the Beaux Arts Classicism architectural style, designed by architect William Augustus Edwards (1866-1939). He is responsible for a number of buildings at the University of Florida in Gainesville and Florida State University and many county courthouses throughout the South. There is street parking in front and like several other Edwards buildings, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is a war memorial on the corner. I did not spot a Confederate monument - unusual in the South that there isn't one here. [Review 1049 of 2024 - 717 in Georgia - 22077 overall]