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Located in the heart of Georgia, Forsyth and Culloden are samples of Southern hospitality at its finest. As you are enjoying the Georgia countryside along US Highway 341 be sure to stop in Culloden and admire the oldest brick church in Georgia. Don't forget to take the 15-mile trip along US highway 341 to Forsyth. While on the square, stop in and sample some delicious southern cooking in the restaurants or enjoy a cold treat from an old-fashioned drug store ice cream counter. You can also visit the Monroe County Museum and Genealogy Library or take the guided driving tour to learn more about this area's colorful past.
Festivals
Forsythia Festival - Forsyth Courthouse Square -- 2nd Weekend in March
Culloden Highland Games & Scottish Festival -- April
Ham Slam BBQ Cook off Competition -- Summer
Monroe County High School Rodeo - Mother's Day weekend in May
Peaches to Beaches Yard Sale: Second Friday and Saturday in March. 200+ mile yard sale along Highway 341 from Culloden to the Coast. For more information go to: www.goldenislesparkway.com
Attractions
Monroe County Historical Society -- e-mail: mchs401@aol.com
Culloden Methodist Church -- Oldest Brick Church in Georgia
Monroe County Museum and Genealogy Library
Forsyth National Register Courthouse Historic District
Self-Guided driving tour of historic Forsyth and Culloden homes
Confederate Cemetery
For additional information please call or write:
Forsyth/Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, 267 Tift College Drive, P.O. Box 811, Forsyth, GA 31029 (478) 994-9239; 1(888) 642-4628; FAX: (478) 994-9240 e-mail: fmccoc@mindspring.com Web Page: www.hom.net/monroe
