Snapping Shoals – 1821 - NCHS 14 - Newton Co., GA
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N 33° 29.254 W 083° 57.377
17S E 225317 N 3709252
Snapping Shoals – 1821 marker located at the intersection of Hwy 81 and Hwy 212.
Waymark Code: WM73QE
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
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Snapping Shoals – 1821


Water power, fertile land and excellent fishing were major attractions. Early settlers built a sawmill, grist mill and other small industries. The town developed on both sides of the river and flourished in the 1900’s. In 1936 Snapping Shoals Power and Light Co, was the forerunner to Snapping Shoals E.M.C. which later moved to Covington. The original small hydro-turbine generators were still in use in 1996. A new road and bridge diverted traffic away from the town. In 1968, the last general store closed.

Placed By Landmark Committee
Newton County Historical Site 14, March 14, 1996

Snapping Shoals – 1821

Type of Marker: Highway

Marker #: NCHS 14

Date: March 14, 1996

Sponsor: Newton County Historical Society
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