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Catalpa Plantation and Herb Farm 2295 Old Poplar Road, Newnan, GA 30263, 770-253-3806, Built between 1835 and 1840, this Federal Vernacular style Antebellum plantation commanded 1,000 acres of cotton fields and is still on its original site. |
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Little Manse, The (circa 1903) Located on Highway 29, 770-254-8657, The birthplace of world famous novelist Erskine Caldwel, who is best remembered for his compelling rural South depiction of the depression era in "Tobacco Road" and "God's Little Acre," this small wood house museum showcases Caldwell's life and accomplishments and includes biographical exhibits, personal items, and copies of his books in several languages. |
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Major Long House 21 LaGrange Street, Newnan, GA 30263, 770-253-5686, An award winning completely restored Greek revival home that was saved from demolition and moved to its current location where it is now available for private functions. more... |
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Buggy Shop Museum, The 72 Main Street, Senoia, GA 30276, 770-599-1222, Collections of old-time memorabilia and many other nostalgic treasures are on display at this unique museum that was built in 1867 and is filled with centuries worth of tools, machinery, antique autos, buggies, player pianos, and other curiosities.  |
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Lewis Grizzard Museum, The Intersection of Highway 29 and Church Street, Newnan, GA 30383, Located in Moreland, 770-304-1490, Many displays on the life and accomplishments of Lewis Grizzard are exhibited at this museum including his many books, photos, battered manual typewriters, souvenirs, and photographs from different stages in the humorist's life. more...  |
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Male Academy Museum 30 Temple Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263, 770-251-0207, A must for Civil War enthusiasts, this museum displays a major collection of uniforms, weapons, artifacts, and soldier's personal effects and is widely recognized and acclaimed for its extensive collection of period clothing from the 19th and early 20th centuries. more...  |
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Dunaway Gardens 3218 Roscoe Road, Newnan, GA 30263, 678-423-4050, Situated on property listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the 25 acre Dunaway Gardens features the south's largest natural rock, floral gardens, spring-fed pools, stone waterfalls, and extensive hand-laid rock paths, walls, and staircases. more... |
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Antebellum & Victorian Driving Tour of Newnan 100 Walt Sanders Memorial Drive, Newnan, GA 30265, 770-254-2627, Take a self-guided historic driving tour of five National Register Historic Districts throughout the Newnan area and see fantastic homes, buildings, and sites.  |
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