Carroll County
Carrollton Convention & Visitors Bureau
204-A Adamson Square
Carrollton, GA 30117
706-214-9746
Carrollton is a vibrant destination where natural beauty, culture and small-town charm come together in perfect harmony. From the parks and neighborhoods connected by the Carrollton GreenBelt—the longest closed-loop bike path in Georgia—to the buzzing energy of Downtown’s bright lights, music, food and fun, there’s nowhere like Carrollton. With more than 100 restaurants serving everything from Southern comfort food to international flavors, your next favorite meal is waiting for you here. Sip and sample at local favorites like Printer’s Ale and Local Ties Brewing, or the Crafty Rabbit Meadery, then catch a live concert at The Amp or an exhibit at the Carrollton Center for the Arts or Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum. History buffs can explore our beautifully preserved train depot or McIntosh Reserve just down the road, while outdoor lovers can test their skills at the award-winning Hobbs’ Farm Park Disc Golf Course or soar through the trees on the world’s longest canopy tour at nearby Historic Banning Mills. Whether you’re visiting the University of West Georgia campus or enjoying a community event, Carrollton invites you to experience something unique where adventure, culture and hospitality meet. We are altogether original.
McIntosh Reserve
1046 West McIntosh Circle
Whitesburg, GA 30185
The McIntosh Reserve Park narrates the saga of controversial Lower Creek political leader and entrepreneur Chief William McIntosh, who acted as an intermediary between Creek and Euro-American worlds and played a pivotal role in events of the early national South. Acquired in 1978, McIntosh Reserve was developed as parkland by Carroll County to provide for public enjoyment of this site’s natural and cultural resources, while also ensuring the preservation of these resources. The reserve consists of 1,750 acres of land adjacent to the Chattahoochee River, which includes the site of McIntosh’s plantation, Lochau Talofau, or Acorn Bluff. It was here on May 1st, 1825 that Upper Creek Indian warriors carried out the Creek National Council’s execution orders of “Fire and Blood” for McIntosh’s role in a series of treaties which ceded all Creek lands east of the Mississippi to the US Government.
Today, visitors to the site can camp, hike, and picnic on the ground where two cultures collided, leading to the death of a key historical figure. Guests can visit the gravesite of Chief McIntosh and explore a 19th-century cabin like the one McIntosh once inhabited. Displays and signs within the park help the public understand this violent period in our history. The park combines recreation activities, preservation of cultural heritage, public education, fish and wildlife management, and conservation of the Chattahoochee River Corridor. McIntosh Reserve Park is located at 1046 West McIntosh Circle, Whitesburg, Georgia. A $5 parking fee is required per vehicle. Park is open daily 8 am - 8 pm; office hours 9 am - 5 pm.