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10 Monuments to Explore in Georgia

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Georgia is defined by a diversity of landscapes, flora, and fauna. The state's northernmost regions include the Blue Ridge Mountains, part of the larger Appalachian Mountain system.

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Casimir Pulaski Monument
The Casimir Pulaski Monument stands as a testament to one of the earliest Polish patriots involved in the American Revolution.The monument was dedicated to General Pulaski by Polish immigrants who had recently migrated to Savannah between 1888 and 1903. The uniquely-designed monument offers an interesting juxtaposition: an image of Pulaski mounted on horseback surrounded by four lioness figures located beneath an antique lamppost at the apex of a low mound.
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Double Barrel Cannon
The double-barreled cannon is an American Civil War-era experimental weapon and is now a modern landmark located in Athens, Georgia. While originally built for warfare, the cannon never saw battle.
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Fort Frederica National Monument
Fort Frederica National Monument, on St. Simons Island, Georgia, preserves the archaeological remnants of a fort and town built by James Oglethorpe between 1736 and 1748 to protect the southern boundary of the British colony of Georgia from Spanish raids. About 630 British troops were stationed at the fort.
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Fort Pulaski National Monument
Located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island, Fort Pulaski National Monument is the perfect destination for a history buff or a nature lover. The fort remains an outdoor exhibit, while the surrounding area offers guided tours, an indoor museum and many trails on which you can go for a bike ride or a long walk under the Georgia sun.
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Horton House
Horton House is a historic site on Riverview Drive in Jekyll Island, Georgia which was originally constructed in 1743 by Major William Horton, a top military aide to General James Oglethorpe. This structure has been meticulously preserved over the past 100 years as an example of coastal Georgia building techniques and as one of the oldest surviving buildings in the state.
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Illinois Monument
The Illinois Monument stands 30 feet tall and is a beautiful dedication to fallen heroes from Illinois who fought alongside the Confederate army during the Civil War. The monument was first erected in 1889 by the Daughters of the Confederacy and depicts Cpl. James Stone, an Illinois private in the war, leaning against his abandoned rifle with his right hand on his hip and face turned away from the viewer.
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Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park has 17,000 years of continuous human habitation. Four prehistoric cultures have occupied this land for thousands of years before the invitation of European settlers. Ocmulgee is the ancestral homeland of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation who now resides in Oklahoma.
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Signers' Monument
The monument is located on the 500 block of Greene Street in front of the Augusta Municipal Center, which was in 1848 the location of the City Hall, and marks the graves of two signers of the Declaration of Independence and pays tribute to a third. It is a granite obelisk, twelve feet square at the base and tapering to a height of fifty feet.
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The Big Red Apple
The Big Red Apple is a symbol of regional pride for Habersham residents. Located atop a hill overlooking the village, the 50 foot tall structure was erected in 2001 by local businessman Elijah Jenkins to capture the agricultural heritage of the area and honor its ancestors. Every fall, it becomes the center of festivities such as corn mazes and hay rides, bringing together family and friends from near and far to enjoy and celebrate their community ties.
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Wilder Brigade Monument
The Wilder Brigade Monument is a historic marker that remembers those volunteers who fought for the Confederate cause during the American Civil War. The monument was erected to honor the brave men from Georgia’s 12th Infantry Regiment, who courageously served under Major General John T. Wilder between 1862 and 1864. The monument honors those fallen soldiers with a plaque containing their names, rank, and personal information—a poignant reminder of their selfless sacrifice.

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