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Jefferson Davis Historic Site 338 Jeff Davis Park Road, Fitzgerald, GA 31750, 229-831-2335, Visitors can tour this 13 acre historic site that preserves the moment when Confederate President Jefferson Davis was surrounded by Union calvary and surrendered on May 9, 1865. A monument marks the spot where he was arrested and the site includes a museum, a short nature trail, picnic tables, and a Civil War museum. more...  |
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Blue and Gray Museum, The 116 North Johnston Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750, 229-426-5069, Housed in a historic railroad depot, this museum displays thousands of rare Civil War artifacts including uniforms, weapons, memorabilia, photographs, and newspaper articles about Lincoln's assassination. The museum also depicts the unique heritage of the City of Fitzgerald.  |
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Fire Engine Museum, The 315 East Pine Street, Fitzgerald, GA 31750, Located in the Fitzgerald Fire Department, 229-426-5030, Adults and children of all ages will enjoy viewing an intriguing collection of vintage fire engines, equipment, and even a fireman's pole while at this museum.  |
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Ellis T. Paulk Park Located on Perry House Road, 229-426-5050, The south side of this 95 acre park has a large fishing lake which is fully stocked with some of the best catches in the area. The other half of the park is home to the Fitzgerald High School Purple Hurricanes baseball team and it features a large concession facility and a batting cage. A natural area is also on site that includes a picnic shelter, a boat ramp, and RV sites.
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Fish Hatchery Tour Located on US Highway 129, 229-426-5272, Tour this working fish hatchery and see species of fish such as Blue Gill, Red Ear Sunfish, Channel Catfish, and Large Mouth Bass. |
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