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.
Plan it in three lines
Getting In
Admission: adults $7, seniors $5.25, youth $4.50. Check the list below for family and group rates.
Thursday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.What to Do
The official page lists Film, Plantation Buildings and Field Trips.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoorsMake It a Day
Dames Ferry is about 2 miles away. Coming up near here: Festival of Trees at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Macon.
6 events within 30 mi
Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site Hours
Days of the week
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.
- Historic Site: Thursday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.
What It Costs
- Adults (18–61)$7.00
- Seniors (62+)$5.25
- Youth (6–17)$4.50
- Children (under 6)$1.50
Admission as listed on the official page; check it before a long drive. Group rates and annual passes are in the list below.
- 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
- Address711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette, GA 31046
- CountyJones (Historic Heartland region)
- GPS33.05285, -83.72315 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site478-986-5172
- Official pagegastateparks.org/JarrellPlantation
Dogs and Strollers
- DogsGeorgia 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 noticeLeashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
- StrollersThe 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
State parks and historic sites
- 1Dames Ferrystate park2 mi
- 2Indian Springs State Parkstate park18 mi
- 3High Falls State Parkstate park19 mi
- 4Griswoldville Battlefieldstate-run battlefield20 mi
Events coming up
- 5Festival of Trees at the Museum of Arts and SciencesMacon13 mi
- 6Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass FestivalMacon16 mi
- 7Macon Christmas Light ExtravaganzaMacon16 mi
- 8Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas CarolMacon16 mi
- 9Christmas Traditions TourJuliette6 mi
- 10Christmas Candlelight Tours at the Old Governor's MansionMilledgeville28 mi
Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.
- Nov 13 – Jan 9, 2027Festival of Trees at the Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon (about 13 miles away, free to $10)
- Nov 13 – Nov 21Fire & Ice Ceramic and Glass Festival, Macon (about 16 miles away)
- Nov 27 – Jan 3, 2027Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, Macon (about 16 miles away)
- Dec 2Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, Macon (about 16 miles away, from $49)
- Dec 3 – Dec 13Christmas Traditions Tour, Juliette (about 6 miles away)
- Dec 5 – Dec 19Christmas Candlelight Tours at the Old Governor’s Mansion, Milledgeville (about 28 miles away)
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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