Pike County: Art, History and Landscape

If you’re looking for a hotel in Pike County, you can plan around the themes that interest you most: historic buildings, the SlowExposures photography festival, trails and landscapes in Concord, or an outing focused on aviation and waterways. This helps you narrow down the purpose of your trip before you search, without combining the different places and offerings into a single itinerary.

Historic Buildings in Pike County

In Zebulon, the Pike County Courthouse brings together several specific historical points of interest: it was built in 1895, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and features elements of the Romanesque Revival and Colonial Revival styles. Its construction date, listing on the historic register, and the two architectural styles offer different ways to explore the building.

The Zebulon Mercantile Building provides a much earlier architectural reference: Samuel Mitchell built it in 1826. The Old Zebulon High School, now called the Chandler Building, dates from the 1890s. In Concord, The R.F. Strickland Company, built in 1907, adds another place and a later construction date to this look at historic buildings. The dates mentioned here thus range from the early 19th to the beginning of the 20th century.

SlowExposures and Cultural Heritage

Every September since 2003, art photographers and photography enthusiasts from across the United States have gathered in Pike County for SlowExposures. The festival exhibits their work in late-19th-century buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Photography and historic buildings are thus both part of the event format. If you’re planning your trip around SlowExposures, check the specific event dates before making plans.

Another way to explore the county’s cultural heritage is the Pike Pathways history tour app. It features 20 places that tell the story of Pike County’s cultural heritage. If you plan to use the app during your trip, check its availability in advance.

Trails and Places in Concord

The Walking Track in Concord follows a historic railroad line. This scenic walking route runs from the eastern city limits to the west side of downtown. Another point of interest in Concord is the Thomas Nelson Memorial Garden: a stepping-stone-lined path winds through the tree-shaded garden. If you’re planning a specific visit, it’s worth checking current trail and garden conditions.

Aviation and Still Branch Reservoir

Peach State Aerodrome in Williamson, Pike County, has a 2,850-foot grass runway. The Flying Club offers ground and flight instruction. Since the availability of these lessons may change, it’s best to check if you’re considering including them in your travel plans.

Still Branch Reservoir is in Pike County on Georgia Highway 18, five miles south of Concord. The reservoir covers 500 acres of water, and the grounds span 850 acres. The reservoir is stocked with largemouth bass, bream, and catfish. If you’re planning to fish there, check local access conditions in advance.

A Drive Through Molena and Regional Produce

The Meriwether-Pike County Scenic Byway is a 55-mile route you can explore on a drive through Molena. This gives your plans a specific driving focus without conflating the route with other places or trails. Gregg Farms offers peaches, seasonal vegetables, and other fruit; the peach stand also serves homemade peach ice cream.

Consider which theme is most important to your stay, and check dates or planned activities that depend on timing well in advance.

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