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Historic Homes & Buildings

• Oakleigh
  335 South Wall Street • Calhoun, GA 30701
  706-629-1515
  Used as General Sherman's headquarters during the Civil War, this beautifully restored Antebellum residence is now home of the Gordon County Historical Society and it houses a collection of over 1,500 dolls.  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• New Echota Cherokee Capital State Historic Site (circa 1825)
  1211 Chatsworth Highway Northeast • Calhoun, GA 30701
  706-624-1321
  The Cherokee Indians established a capital at this state historic site that includes several original and reconstructed buildings, a visitors center, and a museum which allows visitors to take a peek into the culture of the Cherokee Tribe before they moved west on the infamous "Trail of Tears." more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Harris Arts Center
  212 South Wall Street • Calhoun, GA 30701
  706-629-2599
  Home of the Calhoun Gordon Arts Council, this arts center is also home of the Roland Hayes Music Guild, an art gallery featuring works by local artists, the Milton M. Ratner Performing Arts Theater, the Calhoun Little Theatre, the Community Adult Chorus, and the Community Youth Chorus. more...  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Salacoa Creek Park
  Located on US Highway 156
  706-629-3490
  Open from the first Saturday in March to October 1st, this beautiful park offers a wide range of activities for guests to enjoy including swimming, camping, picnicking, boating, and fishing in a 125 acre lake.  map