George L. Smith State Park

George L. Smith State Park

Georgia L. Smith State Park is a 1,634 acre (6.61 km²) Georgia state park located near Twin City. The park is named after George L. Smith, a former legislator from Georgia. Attractions include a grist mill, covered bridge, and the dam of the Watson Mill (built 1880). The park's location on a 412 acre (1.67 km²) mill pond dotted with many cypress trees makes it a haven for anglers and canoers. It is a great spot for spotting wild birds and animals, including the great blue heron and the white ibis.

Facilities

*25 Tent/Trailer/RV Sites
*4 Cottages
*Group Shelter
*Pioneer Camping
*Boat and Canoe Rental
*Winter Shelter
*4 Picnic Shelters

George L. Smith II State Park located in Emanuel County, GA close to Twin City, GA is named after George Leon Smith II, Speaker of the House of Representatives for 11 years. He died in office Dec. 1973. Please correct this error on the site for George L. Smith II State Park.

Thanks, LTC DeSaussure Dugas Smith III, George L. Smith II's nephew e-mail address saussure@bellsouth.net

214 N. Race Track StreetSwainsboro, GA 30401

External links

* [http://gastateparks.org/info/georgels/ Georgia State Parks]


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