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The Jarrell homestead.
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Description
- Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site is nestled in the red clay hills of Georgia. This cotton plantation was owned by a single family for more than 140 years. It survived Gen. Sherman's "March to the Sea," typhoid fever, Emancipation, Reconstruction, the cotton boll weevil, the advent of steam power and a transition from farming to forestry. In 1847, John Fitz Jarrell built a simple heart pine house typical of most plantations and made many of the furnishings visitors see today.
After John's death, his son diversified the farm by adding a sawmill, cotton gin, gristmill, shingle mill, planer, sugar cane press, syrup evaporator, workshop, barn, and outbuildings. In 1974, his descendants donated these buildings to establish Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site.
Recreation - The primary attraction at Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site is exploring the site of a historic cotton plantation. There are not any outdoor activities offered at this historic site. Climate - Georgia generally experiences mild, comfortable winters and warm to hot, humid summers. The area can offer a relatively warm escape for snow-free outdoor recreation during the winter months. Be prepared for occasional cold weather during the winter, especially at the higher elevations in northern Georgia. Location -
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site is located in the Plains Region of central Georgia. The park is situated in northwest Jones County, 18 miles north of Macon via northbound I-75 off of Macon exit #55.
LAT: 33.052633
LONG: -83.7249003
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