Hamburg State Park is a 741 acre (3.00 km2) state park located near Jewell and Warthen in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is home to a 1921 water-powered grist mill still operating today, and a museum with antique agricultural tools and appliances used in rural Georgia. The park's location on the 225 acre (0.91 km2) Hamburg Lake makes it a great place for fishing.
| Hamburg State Park | |
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| Location | Washington County, Georgia |
| Nearest city | Jewell, Georgia |
| Coordinates | 33°12′21″N 82°46′42″W / 33.20597°N 82.77842°W |
| Area | 741 acres (1.158 sq mi) |
| Governing body | Georgia State Park |
| Website | https://gastateparks.org/Hamburg |
The state park took its name from the former industrial town of Hamburg, South Carolina.[1]
Facilities
edit- 30 Tent/Trailer/RV Campsites
- 1 Group Shelter
- 1 Picnic Shelter
- Nature Trail
Images
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schematic of mill -
informational sign
References
edit- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 102. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
