Historic New Manchester History Hike Saturday, Feb 2, 2013 1 PM to 2:30 PM This mile-long hike (easy to moderate) will lead to the five story ruins of the Civil War-era New Manchester textile mill and focus on the history of the Sweetwater Creek Valley. This historian or ranger-led hike will include going inside the ruins and seeing the lovely whitewater rapids which provide great photo opportunities. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871. Location: Sweetwater Creek State Park 1750 Mt. Vernon Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 33.753783 | W -084.639000 Do not rely on GPS units for directions to this park. Take I-20 west from Atlanta, exit #44 at Thornton Road, turn left and go 1/4 mile. Turn right on Blairs Bridge Road. After 2 miles, turn left on Mount Vernon Road and proceed to the park. ~ more details ~ Sweetwater Creek State Park 1750 Mt. Vernon Road Lithia Springs, GA 30122