A. H. Stephens State Park facts for kids
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A.H. Stephens Historic State Park
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Alexander Stephens Memorial
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 Location in Georgia (U.S. state)
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Crawfordville, Georgia |
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| Area | 1,200 acres (490 ha) |
| Built | 1875 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Rustic Style |
| NRHP reference No. | 95000764 |
| Added to NRHP | June 22, 1995 |
A. H. Stephens State Park is a fun and historic place in Crawfordville, Georgia. This large park, about 1,177 acres, is named after Alexander Hamilton Stephens. He was an important leader in Georgia and served as the Vice President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. He was also a former governor of Georgia.
The park is home to Stephens' old house, called Liberty Hall. It looks just like it did in 1875! Inside the park, you can also visit a museum. It has one of the biggest collections of Civil War items in Georgia. If you love nature, the park has pretty ponds for fishing and cool trails for exploring.
This special park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site. It shows off cool building styles like Colonial Revival and Rustic Style.
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Liberty Hall: A Historic Home
Liberty Hall, also known as Bachelor's Hall, was built in 1834. It's a key part of the park and is even listed on its own as a National Historic Landmark. This means it's a really important place in American history. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources helps take care of it.
Alexander H. Stephens bought this property in 1845. He lived in the original house until 1875. Then, he built the larger "Liberty Hall" that you see today. This two-story house has four rooms on each floor.
After the Civil War, Stephens spent a lot of time in a smaller building behind the main house. This is where he kept many of his books. After Stephens passed away in 1883, his family used Liberty Hall as a boardinghouse. In 1932, they gave the house to the state of Georgia. You can find Alexander Stephens' grave right on the front lawn, with a marble statue honoring him.
Park Activities and Fun
A. H. Stephens State Park offers many ways to enjoy the outdoors and learn about history.
Camping and Stables
- There are 21 campsites for tents, trailers, and RVs.
- You can rent one of 4 cozy cottages.
- If you love horses, there are 30 horse stables.
- You can also find 18 campsites just for people with horses.
- There's a special group camp and a pioneer campground for larger groups.
Picnic Spots
- The park has 2 picnic shelters where you can have a meal.
- There's also a larger group shelter for bigger gatherings.
Yearly Events
The park hosts fun events throughout the year:
- Junior/Senior Fishing Rodeos happen in June. It's a great chance to go fishing!
- In December, you can enjoy Christmas on Lake Liberty.
- Also in December, the Victorian Christmas Program lets you experience Christmas like it was in the past.
