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339: 200:. The treaty essentially sold all Creek lands in Georgia and Alabama to the United States government; McIntosh was allowed to keep his plantation in exchange for signing the treaty. The treaty had been opposed by the Creek National Council and it violated the Law, the Code of 1818. The Council ordered the execution of McIntosh and other signatories for having committed a capital offense against the government by ceding communal lands, and he was executed at his home in 1825. McIntosh's single-plot, military 325: 119: 22: 224:
hobbyists or groups seeking an open gathering place. The park also maintains several primitive campsites. The park also features a splash pad with covered enclosures, grills, tables and a scenic river overlook for more family friendly fun and enjoyment. The splash pad features several water
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Carroll County acquired Lochau Talofau in 1978; the plantation now lies within McIntosh Reserve boundaries. McIntosh Reserve Park was closed for several months in 2009 and 2010, following the September 2009 flooding on the Chattahoochee River. The park was scheduled to reopen for Memorial Day
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Polocrosse, a fun game played on horseback and great for a wide variety of ages, is practiced on most Sunday afternoons, weather permitting.
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sprinklers, and colorful play stations, which allow children of all ages to cool off during the hot summer months.
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McIntosh Reserve features over 14 miles (23 km) of trails which may be traveled on foot or via bicycle or
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Program draw visitors to the park. An annual Fall Festival features a "Native American
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with a central, open "dog run" passage on both floors. The house doubled as an
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for travelers. A reconstructed house is open to park visitors today.
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may be found just across the road from the reconstructed house.
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which in English means "Acorn Bluff". It is adjacent to
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West Atlanta Watershed Alliance Outdoor Activity Center
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Carroll County Parks and Recreation: McIntosh Reserve
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