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The Birthplace of George McDuffie

From these humble and obscure Georgia pinelands assisted by the plantation owning South Carolina Calhoun's, George McDuffie rose to become Congressman, Senator, and Governor of South Carolina. More>>

Blind Willie McTell Musician

Willie Samuel McTell (1901-1959) was born between Big and Little Briar Creeks in the Happy Valley community. In 1911, he and his mother moved to Statesboro, where he began his life of traveling and performing. Although blind from infancy, Willie developed a lifelong independence based on his acute sense of hearing, remarkable memory and versatile musical genius. More>>

Hickory Hill

Populist presidential candidate and Georgia political leader Thomas E. Watson purchased this house from Captain James Wilson 1900.
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Home of Thomas E. Watson 1856-1922

After passing the state Bar in 1876, native Thomas E. Watson returned to Thomson and lived in this house with his family from 1881 to 1900. More>>

McDuffie County

McDuffie County was created by Act of Oct. 18, 1870 from Columbia and Warren Counties. It was named for George McDuffie (1788-1851). Born in Columbia (now Warren County, Ga.), he became a political leader in S.C. He was a Maj. Gen. of Militia, Congressman, Governor and Senator. More>>

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