Metal Detecting at Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site
Jones County · South Georgia · State historic site
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The rules
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites rules prohibit metal detecting and even possessing metal-detecting equipment; as a preserved 19th-century farm complex the grounds are protected historic state land (GAC 391-5-1-.04; OCGA 12-3-10(n), 12-3-52).
Permit: N/A
📞 Call ahead: 478-986-5172 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
DO NOT detect — a preserved middle-Georgia cotton-plantation farmstead, guided tours only
This spot is off-limits — try one of the allowed Georgia spots instead, then gear up below.
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Source: Georgia State Parks — Park Rules & Regulations. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.