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  Georgia State Parks - Fort Yargo State Park
Georgia State Parks - Fort Yargo State Park
Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo offers a fun camping, hiking and fishing experience.
The park surrounds Marbury Creek Reservoir, a 260-acre lake with a swimming beach, fishing areas and boat ramps.
gastateparks.org /info/ftyargo   (279 words)

  
  Fort Yargo Station
Built around 1792 Ft Yargo has been a part of Winder history for over 200 years and still is a working part of the town.
In 1810 Ft. Yargo and 121 acres was sold at auction for $167.00 to John Hill who lived there for a number of years.
The family cemetery is near by in the Ft. Yargo park.
www.geocities.com /yargostation/yargostation.html   (912 words)

  
 Fort Tours | Fort Yargo
Winder, GA When Fort Yargo was built, this area was on the outskirts of Georgia's frontier, and actually inside Indian Territory.
To protect the settlers from the Creek Indians, Fort Yargo was built in 1792 by a Virginia settler living in the present-day Jefferson area, Captain Joseph Humphries, who is noted as a county clerk, justice of the peace, and inferior court judge.
Included in the Fort Yargo historical site is the Will-a-way Recreation Area, which actually covers most of the 1,800 acres of land the park encompasses.
www.forttours.com /pages/fortyargo.asp   (298 words)

  
 User:Yargo
Yargo, I moved your old homepage here, and set up a redirect.
As it looks like, "Yargo" is stemming from the same root as "George", or the old Greek "georgos", meaning "the one that is working with the ground/earth" (from "gae/gaia", earth, and "ergon", work).
(Yargo was also a science fiction novel by Jacqueline Suzann[?], wasn't it?) -- RjLesch
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ya/Yargo.html   (156 words)

  
 GA CoHT Newsletter - Page 6   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
But if Yargo were built in the 1790's, the top floor of the building could have been built for storage or to accommodate more "lodgers" during times of trouble.
For Fort Yargo, this scheme works for me. The log structure is very much a story-and-a-half house, rather than the traditional blockhouse.
The model offered here pre-dates Yargo by about 30 years, but it was still built by largely self-taught civilian labor in an area not that far from where these archaeological excavations took place.
www.coht.org /ga/newsletters/page6.html   (758 words)

  
 Winder History
Fort Yargo was built around 1792 as a means of protection from the native Creek Indians.
Before 1800, Fort Yargo was inhabited by a small detachment of settlers who were well-armed and ready to aid their neighbors in nearby communities.
In 1810, George Humphrey, one of the builders of the Fort, sold Fort Yargo and 121 acres of the surrounding land to John Hill for $167.
www.cityofwinder.com /history3.asp   (229 words)

  
 GeorgiaInfo - Carl Vinson Institute of Government
There are several references to Fort Yargo as existing prior to 1800.
Early historians say Fort Yargo was one of four forts built by Humphries Brothers to protect early white settlers from Indians.
Fort Yargo is now a State Park with recreational facilities.
www.cviog.uga.edu /Projects/gainfo/gahistmarkers/fortyargohistmarker.htm   (116 words)

  
 Wildernet - Fort Yargo State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This 1,814 acre historical park features one of four log forts built in 1792 by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians.
Within the park is Will-A-Way Recreation Area, an accessible facility specifically designed for challenged populations, with a 250 capacity group camp, food service facilities, picnic and fishing areas, a playground, and trails.
Location - Fort Yargo State Park is located east of Atlanta in the Piedmont Region of Georgia.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/statepark.cfm?areaID=GASPFY   (352 words)

  
 Yargo Elementary School - Winder, Georgia - GA - school overview
Yargo Elementary School - Winder, Georgia - GA - school overview
As kids continue to flock to sites like MySpace, and the backlash from parents and the media fades, it's time to take a fresh look at social networking.  More...
An opportunity for the principal at Yargo Elementary School to speak about curriculum, special programs, activities, goals and more.
www.greatschools.net /modperl/browse_school/ga/2397   (193 words)

  
 Fort Yargo State Park, a Georgia State Park near Athens, Buford, Decatur, Jonesboro, Lawrenceville
Fort Yargo State Park County:Barrow City: Winder Fort from 1792, now a major camping facility between Athens and...
Fort Yargo State Park - Fort Yargo State Park Fort Yargo State Park P.O. Box 764 Winder, GA 30680 (770) 867-3489 For reservations call 1-800-864-7275.
Fort Yargo State Park - Fort Yargo State Park Winder, Georgia Street Address: Hwy 81 Winder, GA 30680 Mailing Address: PO Box 764 Winder, GA 30680 Contact: Phone: 770-867-3489 Fax: 770-867-7517 Hours of Operation: Daily...
www.stateparks.com /fort_yargo.html   (487 words)

  
 Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Georgia
) urban sprawl, but when Fort Yargo was built, this area was on the outskirts of Georgia's frontier, and actually inside Indian Territory.
Today the entire facility is receiving a much needed "face-lift," not surprising since it is regularly in the top ten of Georgia State Parks based on visitors.
There were no Cherokee towns in this vicinity as it is several miles from the Creek-Cherokee border (the first ridge south of the Chattahoochee River).
roadsidegeorgia.com /site/fort_yargo.html   (449 words)

  
 Fort Yargo State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Fort Yargo Park in Winder Contains two trails that combine for 2.8 miles one way.
The Block House Trail is 0.6 miles, and the Lake Trail is 2.2 miles.
Being located off GA-316, this park is great for Atlanta students because they can just stop by on ttheir way home for an hour or so.
virtual.park.uga.edu /~dmjones/webwrite/final/Trails/fortyargo.htm   (206 words)

  
 GON.com - Quota Deer Hunts Planned For Fort Yargo State Park - Georgia Outdoor News
Pending approval of the DNR Board of Natural Resources, two firearms hunts are planned to reduce an overpopulation of deer on the park, which is located in a heavily developed area.
Because a portion of Fort Yargo State Park is within the city limits of Winder, the park had to make a formal request to the city council for an exemption to the city’s firearms ordinance.
Application for the Fort Yargo hunt will be handled online through the Georgia WRD quota-hunt application process, likely on a special state-parks application.
www.gon.com /article.php?id=74&cid=84   (672 words)

  
 the Coalition of Historical Trekkers - Georgia Chapter Newsletter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
July 2, 3, and 4 the Fort Yargo Living History Society with the help of The Friends of Fort Yargo, The Fort Yargo State Park, and the Coalition of Historical Trekkers held an 18th century trade Fair.
Fort Yargo is one of the corner stones of Winder.
The Fort Yargo State Park management is supporting our efforts, as is the Friends of Fort Yargo.
www.coht.org /ga/newsletters/yargo.html   (1216 words)

  
 Blockhouse Boogie a success, attracts top riders - Barrow.com
The first Blockhouse Boogie race at Fort Yargo was a success, with more than 300 racers of all ages participating, said the president of the Yargo Area Bike Association (YABA).
In the meantime, Gordon said that SORBA will make a donation to Fort Yargo State Park and YABA has plans to add two more miles of single track within the park over the next year.
Also, Gordon said Fort Yargo has been instrumental in working with YABA and in supporting their conservation-based approach to off road bike racing.
www.barrowcountynews.com /news/stories/20050914/localsports/16533.shtml   (434 words)

  
 The Sloanclan Gallery :: Hunter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hunter heading for slide, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, GA Viewed: 219 times.
Hunter, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, GA Viewed: 188 times.
Hunter on swing, Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, GA Viewed: 200 times.
www.sloanclan.org /gallery/hunter   (81 words)

  
 Active.com |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Come out to Fort Yargo State Park for an early season race at an awesome location.
Portion of run course is along lake side trail with one challenging hill.
You may also be interested in taking advantage of the camping sites & cottages within Fort Yargo State Park.
www.active.com /event_detail.cfm?event_id=1268158   (409 words)

  
 Fort Yargo State Park, Winder, Georgia
Today the entire facility is receiving a much needed "face-lift," not surprising since it is regularly in the top ten of Georgia State Parks based on visitors.
To protect the settlers from the Creek Indians, Fort Yargo was built in 1792 by a Virginia settler living in the present-day Jefferson area, Captain Joseph Humphries, who is noted as a county clerk, justice of the peace, and inferior court judge.
Included in the Fort Yargo historical site is the Will-a-way Recreation Area, which actually covers most of the 1,800 acres of land the park encompasses.
www.roadsidegeorgia.com /site/fort_yargo.html   (449 words)

  
 Yargo Community Concert Band- Home
Welcome to the Yargo Community Concert Band (YCCB) website!
The Mayor of Hoschton wrote a letter of thanks for our September 22 performance.
For other information on people in the band, go to our
www.yargocommunityband.com   (180 words)

  
 Georgia State Parks - Fort Yargo State Park
Georgia State Parks - Fort Yargo State Park
Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo offers a fun camping, hiking and fishing experience.
The park surrounds Marbury Creek Reservoir, a 260-acre lake with a swimming beach, fishing areas and boat ramps.
www.georgiaparks.org /info/ftyargo   (248 words)

  
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Park manager Eric Bentley says more deer are moving into the 18-hundred-acre park for a haven as the area around the park continues to grow.
The City Council approved a request from Bentley to allow an exemption from a city ordinance that bans the use of firearms within city limits.
This summer, Fort Yargo officials plan to conduct a biological survey to see what plants are missing because of deer overpopulation.
www.firstcoastnews.com /news/georgia/news-article.aspx?storyid=53801   (321 words)

  
 Fort Yargo State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This historical park features one of four log forts or blockhouses built in 1792 by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians.
Located between Atlanta and Athens, Fort Yargo offers a unique camping and fishing experience for families.
Within the park is Will-A-Way Recreation Area, a facility specifically designed for special populations, with cottages, a group camp, food service facilities, and picnic and fishing areas.
www.yustaga385.com /campbook/georgia/ga13.htm   (111 words)

  
 Fort Yargo - Hiking with Pets - Critter Chatter
Cooper Creek Recreation Area • Desoto Falls • Dockery Lake • Fort Yargo • Hogpen Gap • Jack's River
Less than an hour from the perimeter is a place that provides an enjoyable getaway destination.
Fort Yargo State Park, located near Winder, offers nice scenery, good hiking trails, and an opportunity to get some exercise.
www.critterchatter.com /travel/hiking-fort-yargo.html   (650 words)

  
 Siege on Fort Yargo Adventure Race
These rules are written to ensure the safety and integrity of the Seige on Fort Yargo Sprint Adventure Race.
The rules are enforced by Traiblazers Adventure Racing Club (TBARC) and by the Seige on Fort Yargo race staff and volunteers.
A member of the race team can make any protests after completion of the race to the race director.
siegeyargo.trailblazerar.com /rules.html   (558 words)

  
 Yargo on artnet
Find works of art, auction results & sale prices of artist Yargo at galleries and auctions worldwide.
Find unknown or rarely seen works by important artists
sample: Here are the top 1 of 1 past auction results for Yargo:
www.artnet.com /artist/628265/yargo.html   (132 words)

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