 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (June 2015) |
| George L. Smith State Park | |
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 Entrance to the George L. Smith state park | |
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| Location | Emanuel County, Georgia |
| Nearest city | Twin City, Georgia |
| Area | 412-acre (1.67 km2) |
George L. Smith State Park is a 1,634-acre (6.61 km2) Georgia state park located in Emanuel County. The park is named after George L. Smith, a former speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives and Emanuel County native. Attractions include a grist mill, covered bridge, and the dam of the Parrish Mill (built 1880). The park's location on a 412-acre (1.67 km2) mill pond dotted with many cypress trees makes it a destination for anglers and canoeists.[citation needed] The moderately-sized state park is in a remote location, making it an attraction for bird watchers and naturalists.[1] Rare birds in residence include the great blue heron and the white ibis.[2]
The lake/dam and mill host a museum documenting the history of the site, along with selected artifacts from the old grist mill, as well as educational materials on the 15 Mile Creek watershed and estuary.
- ^ Stewart, Kimberly (August 31, 2021). "Visit These 8 Great Georgia State Parks Close to Augusta". Augusta Magazine. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "George L. Smith State Park". State Parks & Historic Sites. March 16, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.