Historic Site
(478) 986-5172
NOTICE: Jarrell Plantation is open Thursday-Saturday only.
Nestled in the red clay hills of Georgia, this cotton plantation was owned by a single family for more than 140 years. It survived Gen. Sherman’s “March to the Sea,” typhoid fever, Emancipation, Reconstruction, the cotton boll weevil, the advent of steam power and a transition from farming to forestry.
In 1847, John Fitz Jarrell built a simple heart pine house typical of most plantations and made many of the furnishings visitors see today. In 1860, the 600-acre plantation was farmed by 39 slaves. After the Civil War, John increased his land to nearly 1,000 acres farmed by former slaves. As John aged, most workers left and the slave houses deteriorated and disappeared.
After John’s death, his son, Dick Jarrell, gave up teaching to return to the farm, and in 1895, he built a small house for his family that grew to 12 children. Dick diversified the farm, adding a sawmill, cotton gin, gristmill, shingle mill, planer, sugar cane press, syrup evaporator, workshop, barn and outbuildings. In 1974, his descendants donated these buildings to establish Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site.
Hours: Thursday-Saturday / 9AM-5PM
Last tour begins at 4PM.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/JarrellPlantation
Admission: $3.50-$5
Group rates available with advance notice.
FACILITIES:
- Museum and Film
- Plantation Buildings
- Gift Shop
- Picnic Area
- Bus Parking
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Note: Jarrell Plantation Historic Site has no reservable facilities.
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Events
Hands-On Herb Gardening
Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 10 AM to 12 PM
 Participate in a harvest and cleanup of the herb garden. Take cuttings home. Sample herb tea. Learn about herb uses from the experts. Bring gardening gloves. 478-986-5172. |
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Syrup Making and Storytellin'
Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
| The traditional syrup cook off was an important fall event on middle Georgia farms and featured family and community gatherings for work and play. This program brings the event back to life with demonstrations of the sugar cane mill, syrup kettle, steam engine, wood stove cooking and story tellin'. $3.50 - $5. 478-986-5172. |
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Battle of Griswoldville Commemoration
Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 10 AM to 1 PM
| Learn about the hastily planned attempt by Georgia militia to halt Union General Sherman's March to the Sea on November 22, 1864. Civil War soldier life portrayals are followed with a noon memorial service. Donations appreciated. 478-986-5172. |
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Plantation Christmas at Jarrell Plantation
Saturday, Dec 11, 2010 1 PM to 4 PM
| Take an afternoon stroll through two of the Jarrell family homes with traditional decoration and natural greenery. Stories, music and refreshments included. $3.50-$5. 478-986-5172. |
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