The only two remaining structures of this kind in Douglas County, these buildings were not a "courthouse" in the traditional sense. They served as a community gathering space. — — Map (db m261084) HM
Originally the Roberts-Mozley House, this structure was built in 1901. This was once home to three Douglasville mayors and a state senator before it became the Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County in 1986. — — Map (db m261090) HM
This county, created by Act of the Legislature October 17, 1870, is named for Stephen A. Douglas, the “Little Giant,” a Vermonter who was Congressman from Illinois 1843 to ‘47, Senator from ‘47 to ‘61, and Democratic candidate for President in 1860 . . . — — Map (db m30727) HM
Opened in 1958, the Douglas County. Courthouse is one of the few remaining structures in the International Style of architecture. Since time, it has become the museum of history and art. — — Map (db m261093) HM
Today's most widely recognized quilt pattern, the Dresden Plate, has been known by several names over the past 150 years. The pattern was most commonly made with small scraps of fabric. This mural represents a handmade quilt created in the 1970's . . . — — Map (db m261152) HM
Movies & TV Shows:
Finding Carter, The Founder,
Stranger Things, MacGyver, Logan Lucky, Stan Against Evil, The Have and The Have Nots, Wife Swap — — Map (db m261179) HM
The mortuary is located at the site of the Hutcheson High School building. It was originally constructed in 1932; and served as the only African-American school in Douglas County until 1957. — — Map (db m261080) HM
Young Vansant with his brother Rueben moved from Cowpen, S.C., to the Cherokee lands west of Atlanta in the year 1850. As the County of Douglas began to form, both brothers wished to give land for a county seat. A friendly fist duel ensued and the . . . — — Map (db m61160) HM
The Vansant family settled in what was known as 'Skint Chestnut'
(now Douglasville) in 1850 Brothers Young and Reuben were
prominent in the establishment of the City of Douglasville. — — Map (db m261042) HM
Brick Manufacturing Area
Operated by Angus Ferguson
The saw mill, further upstream, and the brick making facility
were both run by Angus Ferguson. His company was known
as Ferguson's Merchants Mills. Using slave labor, . . . — — Map (db m261211) HM
The New Manchester Mill used Sweetwater Creek as a power source and was considered one of the most modern in the region from 1849 to 1864. In 1864, Union troops burned the structure to deny the Confederacy access. — — Map (db m261075) HM
Movies & TV Shows:
Avengers: Infinity War, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, Hindsight, No Good Deed, Resurrection, Killing Season, MacGyver, Cobra Kai, . . . — — Map (db m261162) HM
Movies & TV Shows:
Table 19, MacGyver, Gabriel's Rapture,
Dog Gone, CarShield (commercial), Cooper Tires (commercial),
Double Divas, Love is Blind — — Map (db m261205) HM
The church's 123-year-old graveyard is like no other cemetery in Georgia. The cemetery has a swept yard with no grass or vegetation. — — Map (db m261045) HM
Family History
William Clinton (1754-1847) married Violet Perry (1760-1852) in South Carolina
Their known children are:
1. David - Born 1785. Moved to Campbell County (Douglas), then to Louisiana.
2. John P. - Born . . . — — Map (db m298430) HM
The Carnes family moved to the area as one of the earliest settlers,
and their original 1820s cabin remains. Many of the original
furnishings are displayed at the Douglas County Museum of History and Art. — — Map (db m261039) HM
