This home was built by John Gindrat Morel (1808-1871) and surely took its name from the nearby Uchee Indian settlement and English trading post known as Mt. Pleasant, on a high bluff of the Savannah River. One of Georgia’s earliest forts was located at Mt. Pleasant, under the command of Captain Thomas Wiggin, an Indian […]
via Mount Pleasant, Circa 1830, Effingham County — Vanishing South Georgia Photographs by Brian Brown
From the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church: In the late 1850s, Dr. Ayer from Rome came to the community to visit his daughter, Mrs. Anderson P. Longstreet, who lived in the community. There was no Methodist church in the area at this time and so Dr. Ayer contributed financially to funding a […]
I’m grateful to Kenneth Dixon for sharing the history of this home: The Mingledorff Farmhouse was built in 1858 by Norman Mingledorff (1830-1864). “DG 1858” is carved into a brick near the top of the chimney, the initials most likely being those of Georgia Ann Dasher, Norman’s wife. The house has stayed in the Mingledorff […]
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**** “Epcot Forever” is being replaced in Spring 2020 by “HarmonioUS,” a new nighttime spectacular that celebrates the role of Disney music in uniting the world. Disney promises the new show will be “the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney Park”. The Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks Live Entertainment teams recently passed […]
via ‘HarmonioUS’ Fireworks Show is Coming to Epcot Soon — Elly and Caroline’s Magical Disney Moments
Well, here we are…watching it rain…again. BUT, as I was just reminded by a very nice caller (a 2019 Angler Award Winner – thanks Craig Gladue!), rain helps our waterways, which also helps our fish and keeps anglers happy. 33 more words
via Georgia Fishing Report: January 24, 2020 — Georgia Wildlife Blog
***** When the temperature in Orlando falls below 65 degrees, the Disney princesses change into their heavier winter gowns. This generally only happens in the December – February time period, so it’s hard to catch them wearing their winter gowns and capes. It’s been very cold in Orlando this week, so they’ve been wearing their […]
Savannah Georgia Today we’re taking a walk on River Street in Savannah Georgia. Along the way you’ll find many places to eat, shop, read historic markers, view monuments and enjoy the amazing view of the Savannah River. But if you happen to see folks standing still and shouting just look for the X. This spot…
German Memorial Fountain at Orleans Square in Savannah Georgia
Commemorative marker for the German Memorial Fountain
Savannah is a really cool city to visit, rich in history and a year round destination.
How is it possible that we are already halfway through January 2020? Is it just the old-timer in me that makes me think that the days are flying past? News to Know: Basic Fishing Info: Need some of the basics to get started fishing? We have a great place for you to start right HERE!…
via Georgia Fishing Report: January 17, 2020 — Georgia Wildlife Blog
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