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National Register of Historic Places listings in Bacon County, Georgia facts for kids

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This page tells you about special buildings and places in Bacon County, Georgia that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). These places are important because they have a lot of history and are worth protecting!


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Historic Places in Bacon County

Did you know that some buildings are so important they get a special listing? In Bacon County, Georgia, several places are on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized for their history, design, or connection to important events. Let's explore some of them!

Alma Depot: A Historic Train Station

The Alma Depot is an old train station located in Alma, Georgia. It was built a long time ago, in 1906. Train stations like this one were very important in the past. They helped people travel and goods move from one place to another.

Alma Depot, Alma, GA, US
The historic Alma Depot in Alma, Georgia.

Today, the Alma Depot reminds us of how people used to travel and how towns grew around train lines. It's a cool piece of history right in Alma!

Bacon County Courthouse: The Heart of the County

The Bacon County Courthouse is a very important building in Alma, Georgia. It's where many official county activities happen. This courthouse was built in 1919.

Bacon County Courthouse, Alma, GA, US
The Bacon County Courthouse, built in 1919.

Courthouses are often grand buildings because they represent justice and local government. The Bacon County Courthouse is a great example of the architecture from its time. It stands proudly on Main Street.

Bacon County Elementary School: Learning Through History

The Bacon County Elementary School building has a long history of teaching students. It is located in Alma, Georgia and was built in 1933. Imagine all the students who have learned inside its walls over the years!

Alma Schoolhouse, Alma, GA, USA
The old Bacon County Elementary School building.

This school building is recognized for its history and its role in educating the community. It shows how important education has always been in Bacon County.

Rabinowitz Building: A Downtown Landmark

The Rabinowitz Building is another historic spot in Alma, Georgia. It was built in 1915. This building is located on West Eleventh Street.

Rabinowitz Building, Alma, GA, USA
The Rabinowitz Building in Alma, Georgia.

Older buildings like the Rabinowitz Building often tell stories about the businesses and people who lived and worked in a town's downtown area. They help us understand what life was like many years ago.

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