The Enduring Farmlands Scenic Byway showcases routes through the historic towns of Hawkinsville, Pineview, Ro-chelle, and Abbeville as well as the sur-rounding countryside. In viewing the peaceful rural character and pastoral landscapes of this 65-mile byway in Pu-laski and Wilcox Counti es, travelers can observe the small town agricultural heritage sti ll prevalent in this region of the state, and appreciate the eff orts these citi es and counti es have made to maintain the character of their rural lifestyle while allowing a viable future for their residents.

For more informati on about the Enduring Farmlands Scenic Byway contact:

Hawkinsville Bett er Hometown at 478-783-9294 or visit: www.dot.state.ga.us/travelingingeorgia/scenicroutes

CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS All locati ons open Seasonally unless otherwise noted)

Ocmulgee Market, Hawkinsville - Saturdays (8)Lawrence Bennett Harness Horse Racing Facility, Hwy. 129 (9)Copeland Strawberry Farm, West 2nd Ave. at intersecti on with

1st Avenue, Rochelle (10)McGuinty Apple Orchards, #3 4th Ave. West, Rochelle (11)McLeod Farms - Cantaloupe/Watermelons, Pineview (12)

Festivals and EventsWild Hog Festi val - Mother’s Day weekend, Abbeville

Harness Horse Festi val - 3rd weekend in April, HawkinsvilleMiddle Georgia Junior Rodeo Associati on Semi-monthly,

Lawrence Bennett Harness Track ArenaPeaches to Beaches - 2nd weekend in March, Hawkinsville

Pineview Fall Festi val - November

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Mile Branch Landing - Pulaski Co., Hwy. 129 (13)Uchee Shoals Landing - N. Florida Ave., Hawkinsville (14)

Half Moon Landing - Poor Robin Road, Abbeville (15)Garden Club Caboose Park - Hwy. 112, Pineview (16)

Alberta Crummey Memorial Park - 1/2 block off Hwy. 280 on Jackson Street, Rochelle (17)

SCENIC PLACES

The route is lined with scenic pecan groves, horse and cattle pasture lands, and agricultural fields providing travelers the opportunity to view active farming of corn, cotton, peanuts and soybeans, which have been an economic mainstay in Pulaski and Wilcox counties for over two hundred years. Byway travelers will also experience the farms and vernacular architecture found along the route, showcasing the history of agriculture that is of great signifi cance in this area of middle Georgia.

HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS

Hawkinsville Commercial & Industrial Historic District (1) Hawkinsville Old Opera House (2)

Rochelle Nati onal Register Historic District (3)City of Abbeville & Wilcox County Courthouse (4)

Downtown Pineview & Caboose Park (5)Cedar Creek Church & Cemetery (Hwy 129/233) (6)

Rural vernacular historic residenti al, agricultural, cemeteries and religious structures all along route.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURES

Historically Creek Indian territory, both Pulaski and Wilcox Counti es are rich in Nati ve American arti facts due to the many Creek sett lements that once existed along the banks of the Ocmulgee River. The enti re area has abundant archaeo-logical potenti al, parti cularly along the Ocmulgee River. Interpretati ve Signage at Mile Branch Landing showcases this Nati ve American heritage from 7500 BC - Present. (7)

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