Gazebo in a very historic place-Bartow, Georgia
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Sprinterman
N 32° 52.758 W 082° 28.445
17S E 362103 N 3638869
A nice gazebo in a historic site in East Central Georgia
Waymark Code: WM6J9W
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2009
Views: 3
This gazebo is in a small park in the tiny historic town of Bartow, Georgia. At the time of the Civil War this town was known as Spier's Turnout, not much more than a railroad stop. This place was also the site of Fort Wood. From 1756 to 1815 the fort was a refuge for near by settlers who fled here when Indians threatened.
On Nov.28th, 1864 General Sherman's 20th Corps set up headquarters here while in the process of destroying the nearby railroad tracks for 5 miles from this point.
This was the site of the town well and watering pool starting in 1887. It was restored in 1977.
The gazebo itself was designed and built by Charles E. Salter in 1976.
Seating Type: Built in Seating
Location: Heritage Square- a small park
Materials Used: Wood
Other Material Used: Not listed
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