Situated in Savannah, the Wormsloe Historic Site once served as the plantation home to Noble Jones, an 18th century carpenter and physician. When Jones died in 1775, the grand estate began to deteriorate. Restoration efforts began in the 1800s. Today the grounds are considered an official Georgia historical site. Guests can picnic on the premises or embark on a nature trail, which includes a walk past the home’s remaining ruins. The site features a museum and gift shop as well. Costumed tour guides provide insight into life during the colonial period.
Wormsloe Historic Site
7601 Skidaway Rd.
Savannah, GA 31406
912-353-3023
gastateparks.org/Wormsloe
Located in the southwestern town of Thomasville, Georgia, the 3,000-acre Pebble Hill Plantation dates back to 1827 when its owner, Thomas Jefferson Johnson, built the first home upon the land. Today, guests can reserve the site for weddings or private events. The plantation is also used for other activities, such as seminars, equestrian shows and day camps. Guests can walk around the grounds for free, including the plantation’s barn and gardens. Guided tours of the main house require the purchase of a ticket.
Pebble Hill Plantation
1251 US Highway 319 S.
Thomasville, GA 31792
229-226-2344
pebblehill.com
The Jarrell Plantation Historic Site resides in the central part of the state. A pine home located on the grounds, and built by original owner John Fitz Jarrell, dates back to 1847. The 1,000-acre site also features historic items, such as a cotton gin, a syrup evaporator, a sugar cane press, as well as various mills, including a sawmill and shingle mill. With an admission ticket, guests can tour all of the buildings located on the premises. The site also features a museum, gift shop and picnic facilities.
Jarrell Plantation Historic Site
711 Jarrell Plantation Rd.
Juliette, GA 31046
478-986-5172
gastateparks.org/info/jarrell
