The J. D. Chason Memorial Park History - Bainbridge, Ga - Decatur Co
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N 30° 54.483 W 084° 34.722
16R E 731406 N 3421924
Located At the park, Donalson Street, Bainbridge Ga.
Waymark Code: WM8GHB
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2010
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(side 1) The J.D. Chason Memorial Park is an historic location. It was here that DeSoto and his men crossed the Flint River over three centuries ago. The El Camino Real, the King`s Highway, also crossed the grounds. Located within the Park is the site of Fort Hughes, built in 1817 by U.S. Soldiers under command of Capt. John M. McIntosh, and the grave of the first soldier, Bugler Hughes, killed in the Seminole Indian War.
(side 2)The J.D. Chason Memorial Park stands a permanent honor in memory of Doctor J.D. Chason. Members of his immediate family graciously presented it on December 29, 1921 to the city of Bainbridge. It is an historic location and is about two acres in size. The use of it is restricted to park purposes.
Type of Marker: Park
Marker #: none
Date: 1921
Sponsor: City of Bainbridge
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