Located 35 miles southwest of Atlanta, McIntosh Reserve Park has a landscape of 527 acres along the Chattahoochee River. A part of this park was once a farmhouse of Creek · Indian · Chief · William · Mackintosh. A crisis occurred between Georgia and the federal government in the 1825 Macintosh murder case.
McIntosh chief and his family lived in Acone Bluff Plantation in the first quarter of the 19th century. The farm worked with many slaves owned by McIntosh. In addition to the plantation, McIntosh operated a ryokan, a pub, ferry across the Chattahoochee river. McIntosh was the son of a British military Scottish captain and was the mother of a full Indian Creek Indian of an important family. He was influential in both Indian culture and white culture, he was crazy about America in the first game of the Seminole War. McIntosh partnered with Lower Creeks to influence the Indian state of India and the negotiations on treaties between state and province. McIntosh chief made a serious enemy at mass removal of Georgia state Creek and Cherokee Indians, as is known as "the way of tears". Macintosh concluded Indian Land in the treaty and warriors of Upper Creek ordered to kill Macintosh and another chief on May 1, 1825. The plantation house was destroyed, and most of the domestic animals were destroyed. The exhibits and signs in the park explain the events held there.
Macintosh · reserve park is popular for hikers and horseback riding. This park has more than 14 miles of hiking, cycling and horseback riding. Two of the more common trails lead the hikers to some beautiful views along the Chattahoochee river with Beaver Pond Trail and River Trail. The large meadow of the park is popular as a place to board an airplane of an airplane. Many young people enjoy the spray park and the splash water park area in summer. There are two pools in the park, and fishing is permitted. Visitors can see McIntosh 's house cemetery and duplicate log cabin as McIntosh family lived in. Picnic shelters and camping sites are also available. At the Macintosh Reserve Park, we hold various annual events such as Easter Carnival and Egg Hunt, Autumn Festival, Shinto Car Show, Vacation Visit with Santa.
Macintosh Reserve Park is located 2 miles west of State Route 5 from Whisberg, Georgia. It is owned and managed by Carroll County. The park is open every year. Daylight saving time is 8 AM - 8 PM, and winter time is 8 AM - 7 PM. Admission is free.
