NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

COVINGTON, GA

Mountain laurel arch Twisted, spindly trunks of <b>mountain laurel</b> trees arch over the <a href="https://arabiaalliance.org/trail-maps/davidson-arabia-mountain-nature-preserve-trails/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Laurel Creek Trail</a>, in...

<a href="https://arabiaalliance.org/trail-maps/davidson-arabia-mountain-nature-preserve-trails/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve</a>
DeKalb County (<i>Klondike Park</i>), Georgia, USA.
30 November 2023.

***************
▶ "<i><b>Kalmia latifolia</b> — known as <b>mountain laurel</b>, calico-bush, or spoonwood—  is a species of flowering evergreen shrub in the heath/heather family, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ericaceae" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Ericaceae</a>. Native to the eastern United States, from southern Maine south to northern Florida, Kalmia latifolia is naturally found on rocky slopes and mountainous forest areas, growing in large thickets. It grows 10 to 30 feet tall (3–9 m). its flowers are hexagonal, sometimes appearing to be pentagonal, ranging from <b>light pink to white, blooming in May and June</b>. Despite the name 'mountain laurel,' Kalmia latifolia is <b>not closely related to the true laurels</b> of the family Lauraceae. All parts of the plant are <b>poisonous</b>.</i>"
— <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalmia_latifolia" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Wikipedia</a>.

"***************
▶ <i>The <b>Laurel Creek Trail</b> —the least hiked trail of the Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve— is also one of its prettiest. Mountain laurel evokes images of fast-flowing creeks and craggy peaks, and this hike lives up to that image. After the route crests, it follows a quiet, forested ridge to meet up with a bubbling creek with two </i>[small]<i> cascades, mountain laurel, and the feeling of exploring a forgotten hollow in the Appalachian Mountains. Then, just like that, you're back on a paved path next to an elementary school. It's like magic.</i>"
— <a href="https://milestonepress.com/portfolio-item/hiking-atlantas-hidden-forests-intown-and-out/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Hiking Atlanta's Hidden Forests</a> 
Jonah McDonald (Milestone Press, 2014).

▶ <b>Photographer's note</b>:
Mental note to self: return during blossom-time!

***************
▶ Photo by <a href="http://yfgf.beer" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Yours For Good Fermentables</a>.com. 
▶ For a larger image, type 'L' (without the quotation marks).
— Follow on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/YoursForGoodFermentables/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">YoursForGoodFermentables</a>.
— Follow on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C0rTfbwOjfJ/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">@tcizauskas</a>.  
— Follow on Vero: <a href="https://vero.co/cizauskas" rel="noreferrer nofollow">@cizauskas</a>.
▶ Camera: <a href="https://www.dpreview.com/products/olympus/slrs/oly_em10ii" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Olympus OM-D E-M10 II</a>. 
— Lens: Olympus M.40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R
— Focal length: 40 mm
— Aperture: ƒ/8.0
— Shutter speed: 1/13
— ISO: 200
— Polarizing filter  
— Focus stack (4 images): <i>Picolay</i>. 
— Edit: <i>Photoshop Elements 15</i>, <i>Nik Collection</i> (2016).
▶ Commercial use requires <a href="http://thomas.cizauskas.net/contact.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">explicit permission</a>, as per <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Creative Commons</a>.
Mountain laurel arch Credit: Thomas Cizauskas

The Newton County Historical Society Inc. (NCHS) is located in Covington, Georgia. Founded in 1964, the NCHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Newton County. The society is based out of a historic building in the heart of downtown Covington, which houses their museum and gift shop.

The NCHS offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, such as lectures, guided tours and special exhibitions. They also host an annual event called the Newton County Historical Fair, where visitors can learn about the area’s rich history through interactive activities and displays.

The NCHS actively collects and preserves artifacts related to the history of Newton County. Their collection includes documents, photographs, books, maps and other objects related to the history of the area. They also operate the Newton County Archives, which is a repository for historical documents, photographs and other materials from the county.

The NCHS also works to preserve Newton County’s historic buildings, sites and cemeteries. They offer technical assistance to local governments, landowners and other organizations to help them protect and restore historic sites.

The NCHS is dedicated to making history accessible to people of all ages. They offer a variety of educational programs and activities for students of all ages, including field trips, lectures and tours. They also offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for those looking to become involved in the community.

NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in COVINGTON GA. US MID #8401300208

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

Contact NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
PO BOX 2415
COVINGTON
GA
30015

Disclaimer: please note this database is maintained by volunteers and whilst we endeavour to do our best, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listing.

If you notice any errors or omissions in the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Find more COVINGTON GA Museums

Map of NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC Information

MID # 8401300208
Name NEWTON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237216847
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.598833, -83.862397
CODES FIPS State Code: 13
FIPS County Code: 217
US Census Tract: 100400
US Census Block: 2066