Historical Society

Meetings

  • 6:30 pm
  • Quarterly on the fourth Thursday
  • Calhoun Depot
  • Contact James Lay, President, at 706-629-1515 or 706-629-2093 or:
    335 S Wall Street
    P.O. Box 342
    Calhoun, GA 30703

Members

  • Kevin Cunningham, ex officio member
    Term: While Gordon County Commissioner
    Appointing Authority: Gordon County Board of Commissioners

Overview

The Gordon County Historical Society maintains Oakleigh, one of the most historic homes in the county, maintains a comprehensive library of records of the county's history, supports the New Echota Historic Museum, maintains local landmarks such as Peter's Plantation, Dews Pond, various cemeteries including the Resaca Cemetery, and co-sponsors the annual Battle of Resaca Reenactment.