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Calhoun, GA
"Home of the Cherokee" ~ Population: 10,667

  
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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...


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.


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