Jefferson in Jackson County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 8, 2021

1. Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm Marker

Inscription.
This Piedmont Homestead, originally settled by brothers James and Patrick Shields in 1798, contains a collection of intact historical buildings on a total of 152 acres set aside for preservation. This is one of the most diverse collections of farm buildings in Georgia. Fifty-eight buildings and three structures are on the property including: 1866 homeplace, cotton gin, grist mill, mule barn, wheat house, warehouse, commissary, teacher's residence and Bachelors’ Academy which was a school for grades 1-7.

Erected 2012 by Thomas Miller Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 34° 3.779′ N, 83° 35.249′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, Georgia, in Jackson County. Marker is on Etheridge Road just south of Carruth Road (Johnson Mill Road), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2355 Etheridge Road, Jefferson GA 30549, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheat House (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Mule Barn, Yard and Cribs (within shouting distance of this marker); Commissary (within shouting distance of this marker); Blacksmith's Shop and Carpenter's Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Gristmill (within shouting distance of this marker); Milking Barn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tractor Shed (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

Regarding Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm. National Register of Historic Places #92000814.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm

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Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, October 8, 2021

2. Shields-Ethridge House

(marker is on the right side, just outside the fence)
"Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm, Jackson County"
Vanishing North Georgia website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.