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1. Pebble Hill Plantation
On the National Register of Historic Places, Pebble Hill is the only plantation in the area open to the public. The sprawling estate was last home to sporting enthusiast and philanthropist Elisabeth "Pansy" Ireland Poe, who specified that the plantation be open to the public upon her death (in 1978). The property dates to 1825, although most of the original house was destroyed in a fire in the 1930s. Highlights of the current two-story main house include a dramatic horseshoe-shape entryway, a wraparound terrace on the upper floor, and an elegant sunroom decorated with a wildlife motif. The second story now serves as an art gallery displaying the Poes' large sporting art collection. Surrounding the house are 34 acres of immaculately maintained grounds that include gardens, a walking path, a log-cabin school, a fire station, a carriage house, kennels, and a hospital for the plantation's more than 100 dogs (prized dogs were buried with full funerals, including a minister). The sprawling dairy-and-horse-stable complex resembles an English village.
1251 U.S. 319 S, Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, USA229-226–2344Sight Details
Rate Includes: Grounds $5.50, house tour $16, Tues.–Sat. 10–5, Sun. noon–5; last tour at 3:45, Closed Mon. -
2. Birdsong Nature Center
With 565 acres of lush fields, forests, swamps, and butterfly gardens, this nature center is a wondrous haven for birds and scores of other native wildlife. Miles of walking trails meander through the property, and nature programs are offered year-round. Check the website for the latest hours and program offerings.
2106 Meridian Rd., Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, USA229-377–4408Sight Details
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3. Lapham–Patterson House
When it was built by Chicago shoe manufacturer Charles W. Lapham in 1884, this three-story Victorian house was state of the art, with gas lighting and indoor plumbing with hot and cold running water. But the most curious feature of this unusual house is that Lapham, who had witnessed the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, had 45 exit doors installed because of his fear of being trapped in a burning house. The house is now a National Historic Landmark because of its unique architectural features. The Thomasville History Center staff offers guided tours on weekends.
626 N. Dawson St., Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, USA229-226–7664Sight Details
Rate Includes: $10, Fri. 1–5, Sat. 10–5, Closed Sun.–Thurs. -
4. Thomasville History Center
Located in the historic 1923 Flowers-Roberts House, this museum and history center contains exhibits about the history of Thomas County along with seven historical buildings you can tour. The buildings, carefully preserved and moved to the museum grounds, include an 1870 "dogtrot" log cabin and an 1893 bowling alley believed to be the second-oldest bowling alley still standing in the United States. To see the interiors of the buildings and get the full picture of Thomasville's history, opt for the guided tour.
725 N. Dawson St., Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, USA229-226--7664Sight Details
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