Short answer
Griswoldville Battlefield is a free, 17-acre Civil War battlefield in Jones County, near Gordon, open during daylight hours and run by Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site. Checked on gastateparks.org.
The site of the Battle of Griswoldville on November 22, 1864, where Georgia militia, many of them older men and boys, charged Union lines again and again and were repulsed. A parking area, kiosk, monument and marker tell the story on 17 acres of old fields and woods.
Griswoldville Battlefield hours
- Open only during daylight hours.
What it costs
- Admission: no fees (the state page says so). The ParkPass is not needed.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Location: no street address is published. The 17-acre site is near Gordon in Jones County and is run by Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site; call 478-986-5172 with questions.
- County: Jones (Historic Heartland region)
- GPS: 32.86936, -83.45999 (directions in Google Maps)
- Jarrell Plantation: 478-986-5172
- Official page: gastateparks.org/GriswoldvilleBattlefield
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (478-986-5172) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Griswoldville Battlefield
Facilities the park lists: Parking area; Kiosk with interpretive panels; Monument; Historic marker; Flagpole; 17 acres.
Things to do: Walking.
Events coming up near Griswoldville
- Oct 22 – Oct 29: Haunts and History on the Hill, Macon (about 10 miles away)
- Oct 23 – Oct 25: Central Georgia Greek Festival, Macon (about 11 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival, Macon (about 10 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Trucks and Treats, Macon (about 10 miles away, free)
- Oct 24 – Oct 25: Fried Green Tomato Festival, Juliette (about 26 miles away)
- Oct 31: Downtown Trick-or-Treat Spooktacular, Macon (about 10 miles away, free)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site (state historic site, Jones County), about 20 miles away
- Dames Ferry (state park, Monroe County), about 21 miles away
- Ball’s Ferry (partner site, Wilkinson County), about 29 miles away
- Indian Springs State Park (state park, Butts County), about 37 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Historic Heartland: more places to go in the region
Source: the Griswoldville Battlefield page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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