Georgia Veterans State Park
Initially known as Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park before a hotel and resort management company took over the administration, the Georgia Veterans State Park was first created in 1931 as a memorial to U.S. Veterans.
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Initially known as Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park before a hotel and resort management company took over the administration, the Georgia Veterans State Park was first created in 1931 as a memorial to U.S. Veterans. The park is now home to a museum that has artifacts dating back to the Revolutionary War. Everything from aircraft and uniforms can be seen here in remembrance of the late war heroes, and the park also includes lodging amenities, Lake Blackshear, the SAM Shortline Excursion Train, and a private golf club.
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