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Visit Stewart County, GA
Stewart County Georgia, home of the "Little Grand Canyon" ... was named for General Daniel Stewart, an officer in the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, and grandfather of President Theodore Roosevelt.
History tells us that the Woodland, Mississippian, Creek, and a few Cherokee Indians were all inhabitants of Stewart County at one time or another. Two of the six largest Indian mounds in Georgia are located in the county. Stewart County was Incorporated: December 23, 1830 There has always been a lot of research into the history of Stewart County for those interested in genealogy. The Stewart County courthouse in Lumpkin, contains a lot of old records of the early settlers. Even the old cemeteries of Richland, Omaha, and Florence, still have people who visit in search of their ancestors graves. There are several old graves sites in the Providence community, nearby to Providence Canyons. We hope to add a little of the genealogy tidbits as we progress on this site. * * * * * * Providence Canyon State Park is located in Stewart County. Nicknamed "Georgia's Little Grand Canyon" this park is a collection of canyons and gullies. These gullies were caused by the erosion from the poor farming practices previously used in the area. The 1,061-acre park also has the largest natural collection of the rare "Plumleaf Azalea" in the world. 
As a child, I attended 5th Sunday services at Providence Methodist Church, located near Providence Canyon State Park. The old church building still stands. Services are no longer held there. Many of the old members families were represented in the summer of each year, at the Homecoming Services. Tables were built that would stretch across the grounds outside and everyone would bring a covered dish. No one ever complained of the heat... They were too busy catching up with old friends and enjoying the preaching, music, and good food. * * * * * * 
The historic community of Westville is also located just south of the City of Lumpkin, in * * * * * * 
The City of Richland has also been doing some revitalization to it's main street. The Richland Downtown Development Authority is working hard to revitalize and redevelop the central business district of Richland. As of now, Richland has the only operating Pharmacy in Stewart County. Also it has the only two grocery stores in the county. Lumpkin does however, have a General Store, one family restaurant, and several antique shops. * * * * * * While you're here... please be sure to support (visit) or local businesses! For more information about what's going on around Stewart County, GA we invite you to tour the site and participate by adding your organization's community news and announcements
There is a lot of local talent in Stewart County and I feel we should support them on this site. |
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