Short answer
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site is a state historic site in Jones County, near Juliette. Hours: Thursday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults. Checked on its official page.
A Middle Georgia farm worked by generations of one family from 1847, with plantation buildings, a museum and film, an animal farm and a history trail to explore on your own.
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site hours
- Historic Site: Thursday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.
What it costs
- Admission: Adults (18–61): $7.00; Seniors (62+): $5.25; Youth (6–17): $4.50; Children (under 6): $1.50; All rates are plus tax. Group rates available with advance notice.; Historic Site Annual Pass Available
- State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette, GA 31046
- County: Jones (Historic Heartland region)
- GPS: 33.05285, -83.72315 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site: 478-986-5172
- Official page: gastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation
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).
- This site’s notice: Leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
- 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 Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: Museum & Film; Gift Shop; Picnic Area; Bus Parking; Animal Farm.
Things to do: Film; Plantation Buildings; Field Trips; Geocaching; Self-Guided Tours; History Trail; Interpretive Programs; Picnicking; Group Tours – available by request.
Know before you go
- Helping Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers: Jarrell is part of a forest-management project to restore red-cockaded woodpecker habitat. Visitors may occasionally hear timber activity from a remote part of our property.
Events coming up near Jarrell Plantation
- On now through Nov 1: Dickey Farms Corn Maze & Fall Activities, Musella (about 25 miles away, from $14)
- Oct 22 – Oct 29: Haunts and History on the Hill, Macon (about 16 miles away)
- Oct 23 – Oct 25: Central Georgia Greek Festival, Macon (about 16 miles away, free)
- Oct 24 – Oct 25: Fried Green Tomato Festival, Juliette (about 6 miles away)
- Oct 24: Macon-Bibb Hispanic Festival, Macon (about 16 miles away, free)
- Oct 24: Trucks and Treats, Macon (about 16 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
- Dames Ferry (state park, Monroe County), about 2 miles away
- Indian Springs State Park (state park, Butts County), about 18 miles away
- High Falls State Park (state park, Monroe County), about 19 miles away
- Griswoldville Battlefield (state-run battlefield, Jones County), about 20 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- Macon guide
- Historic Heartland: more places to go in the region
Source: the Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site 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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