Winder, Georgia

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Winder

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Winder.

15 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Carlyle-Blakey Farm · 2.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how Georgia farmers learned to protect their land? This is the spot where they got a major lesson. On May 12, 1948, the Carlyle-Blakey Farm became the site of a huge Master Conservation Field Day. The goal?…

• Kilgore Mill Covered Bridge and Mill Site · 6.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine a time when covered bridges were lifelines, not just charming relics. That's the story of Kilgore Mill Covered Bridge. Built in 1894, this bridge and the nearby mill were vital for farmers on both sides of the…

• William Harris Homestead · 6.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at the William Harris Homestead, a living testament to early 19th-century Georgia farm life. Built around 1825, this homestead paints a picture of a self-sufficient agricultural community. The William…

• Elisha Winn House · 10.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute – you're about to see the oldest house in metro Atlanta, a silent witness to the birth of Gwinnett County. Built around 1812 by Elisha Winn, this wasn't just a home; it was a landmark even before…

• Freeman's Mill · 11.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over and check out Freeman's Mill – it's a real window into how folks processed grain back in the day. Built around 1846, this gristmill, also known as Alcovy Road Grist Mill or Swann's Mill, harnessed the power of…

• Jackson County Courthouse (Georgia) · 12.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Take a good look at that clock tower – it’s more than just a timekeeper; it’s a symbol of Jackson County’s resilience after the Civil War. Jackson County built this courthouse in 1879, designed by W.W. Thomas, a time…

• Gwinnett County Courthouse · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This isn't just another pretty building; it's the Gwinnett County Courthouse, a silent witness to over a century of justice and community life. Construction finished in 1885, this courthouse was the heart of Gwinnett…

• Bowman-Pirkle House · 16.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine building a home with the help of the people whose land you're settling on. That's part of the story of this very spot! In 1818, John Bowman, a veteran who fought under Andrew Jackson in the First Seminole War,…

• Bona Allen Shoe and Horse Collar Factory · 18.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming spot was once the heart of a booming industry that shaped Buford, Georgia. The Bona Allen Company, established here, became famous for its shoes and, surprisingly, horse collars. From the late 1800s into…

• Carnegie Library Building (Athens, Georgia) · 18.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second; this building tells a really cool story about the power of education. This is the old Carnegie Library Building, built thanks to a donation from Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie, a steel magnate,…

• Lucy Cobb Institute · 19.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it was like for young women seeking education in the pre-Civil War South? This spot, the former Lucy Cobb Institute, offers a glimpse. Founded in 1859 by Thomas R.R. Cobb, a prominent lawyer and…

• Camak House · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second; this spot whispers tales of railroads and refined living! Camak House, built around 1834 by James Camak, is a beautiful example of Federal architecture, right here in Athens. It was a family…