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Stately Oaks Plantation

100 Carriage Lane, at Jodeco Road, Jonesboro, GA 30236
770-473-0197
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Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in Jonesboro
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Chicago
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We felt that the plantation was hyped as a real influence in the life of Margaret Mitchell and that it influenced her depiction of Tara in the novel. When we visited, we discovered that she had never even visited the plantation. None of the furnishings nor decorations were authentic and the house seemed cluttered to us. The guide seemed bored... More

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atlanta, ga
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

EXCELLENT Tour, Very Knowledable tour guides Ted Key buy tickets in the gift shop, Well worth it tours every hour 11 / 12 / 1 / 2 / 3 Closes at 4 pm Interesting outside structures. August has MOURNING TOURS So interesting! Don't miss it!

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Georgia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

If you can get a list of events held here, this can be well worth the visit. It is a rather modest landmark with lots of historical artifacts in the museum on site.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012
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Enjoyed very much a trip to Stately Oaks Plantation. We purchased a Groupon (also available on Living Social) and made the trip over from Charlotte. It was very charming, the grounds were lovely and it was great to combine with the Southern Belles and Whistles tour. The groupon package was a great deal! It was fun to hear more history... More

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Atlanta
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

The home itself is nice and the other buildings on the property, and IF you are in the area and want a dose of History in Jonesboro fine. But I believe it is over priced for the experience!

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Thonotosassa, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

We went on a Monday so it might be better on the weekend. Interesting home to learn about family life in the mid-nineteenth century but doesn't have a lot of info on Margaret Mitchell. Our guide was nice but didn't really know anymore info than was rehearsed and/or covered in the cd tour. The kids did enjoy it though so... More

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Marietta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
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Well informed guides take you through this antebellum home, and tell you it's ties to Margaret Mitchell. It's what she really had in mind when writing the book, not the huge home shown in the book. There are a lot of very interesting period pieces in the home. While you're there, don't miss the Gone With the Wind Museum nearby.

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Fort Worth, Texas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
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You are supposed to be in the house that was one that insired Tara. It did not inspire us. Had to search out the employees just to get a ticket and the tour was very poor. Most of the interior items were not of the house and some were replicas.

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011
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We went on the mourning tour in Aug. and it was very interesting. My 10 and 8 year old were able to stick with it for the hour tour and even asked a few questions. The small country store on property was the highlight of their trip inexspensive sounveniers and candies.

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Preston, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011
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We found this while looking for something to fill some time before our flight back to the UK. Stately Oaks Plantation is a collection of historic buildings brought together by the local historic society. We bought our tour tickets in Juddy's Store which had been in use until 1978 when it was brought to this site. Our tour of the... More

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