Title: A Study of the Tourism Practices of Lumpkin, GA
1A Study of theTourism Practices ofLumpkin GA
2Background
LOCATION
- STEWART
- COUNTY
- in
- South West
- Georgia
120 miles SW of Atlanta 30 miles S of Columbus 8
0 miles SW of Macon
50 miles NW of Albany
459 square miles
Organized in 1830
Sources www.naco.org and www.gmanet.com/city_deta
il
3Background
LOCATION
Source www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/histcoun
tymaps
4Background
LOCATION
Source www.epodunk.com/cgibin/ Census map
5Background
POPULATION
- 1369 yearround residents in the city of
Lumpkin
- 5252 yearround residents in Stewart County
- 47.8 male 52.2 female
- 09.4 veteran status
- 97.5 born in the United States
- 85.2 born in the State of Georgia
- 01.6 foreign born
Source 2000 U.S. Census Bureau
6Background Stewart County
AGE
RACE
- Median age 38.8 years
- 20.6 under 15 years old
- 12.3 15 to 24 years old
- 11.7 25 to 34 years old
- 13.5 35 to 44 years old
- 13.7 45 to 54 years old
- 09.6 55 to 64 years old
- 08.6 65 to 74 years old
- 06.8 75 to 84 years old
- 03.1 85 years old and older
- 99.2 one race
- 37.1 Caucasian
- 61.5 AfricanAmerican
- 00.2 American Indian
- 00.2 Asian
- 00.0 Pacific Islander
- 00.1 Other
- 00.8 Multiracial
Source 2000 U.S. Census Bureau
7Background Stewart County
EDUCATION
MARITAL STATUS
- Individuals over 25 years old
- 17.3 less than 9th grade
- 19.5 High School no diploma
- 37.1 High School graduate or equivalency
- 14.8 some College no degree
- 02.1 Associate degree
- 05.2 Bachelors degree
- 04.1 Graduate or professional degree
- Individuals over 15 years old
- 31.7 never married
- 40.3 married living together
- 04.9 married separated
- 12.9 widowed
- 10.2 divorced
Source 2000 U.S. Census Bureau
8Background Stewart County
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Median household income 24789
- 19.8 less than 10000
- 10.4 10000 to 14999
- 20.1 15000 to 24999
- 15.5 25000 to 34999
- 14.2 35000 to 49999
- 11.5 50000 to 74999
- 04.3 75000 to 99999
- 01.5 100000 to 149999
- 00.4 150000 to 199999
- 02.2 200000 or more
17.2 of families below poverty level
22.2 of individuals below poverty level
Source 2000 U.S. Census Bureau
9Background Stewart County
HOUSING
HOME VALUE
- Median 5.1 rooms
- 01.3 one room
- 03.3 two rooms
- 09.4 three rooms
- 16.2 four rooms
- 30.5 five rooms
- 19.8 six rooms
- 09.8 seven rooms
- 04.6 eight rooms
- 05.1 nine or more rooms
- Median value 44000
- 54.3 Less than 50000
- 38.8 50000 to 99999
- 01.6 100000 to 149999
- 01.7 150000 to 199999
- 00.9 200000 to 299999
- 00.9 300000 to 499999
- 01.1 500000 to 999999
- 00.9 1000000 or over
Source 2000 U.S. Census Bureau
10Background Stewart County
VEHICLE AVAILABILITY
- 19.7 No vehicles for transportation
- 36.5 One vehicle for transportation
- 28.1 Two vehicles for transportation
- 15.6 Three or more vehicles for transportation
Source 2000 U.S. Census Bureau
11Background Stewart County
CRIME RATES number of incidents
- 000 Murder
- 002 Rape
- 007 Robbery
- 026 Aggravated Assault
- 036 Burglary
- 005 Larceny theft
- 009 Motor vehicle theft
Source www.fedstats.gov/mapstats/crime.html
12Background
LUMPKIN CITY GOVERNMENT
- One elected Mayor
- One elected Mayor Pro Tem
- Six elected City Council Members
- One appointed City Administrator
- One appointed City Clerk
- One appointed City Attorney
Source www.gmanet.com/city_detail
13Background
STEWART COUNTY GOVERNMENT
- Five elected Commissioners one of whom is
appointed Chairman
- One elected Probate Judge
- One elected Chief Magistrate
- One elected Sheriff
- One elected Tax Commissioner
- One elected Court Clerk
Source www.naco.org
14History
- Stewart County named for General Daniel Stewart
- Born in 1759
- Served in Revolutionary War
- Served in War of 1812
- Greatgrandfather of President Teddy
- Roosevelt
- Died in 1829
- City of Lumpkin named for Governor
- Wilson Lumpkin
Source www.naco.org
15Tourism
LODGING HOTELS / MOTELS
- Micheles Restaurant Motel
- Days Inn Richland 8 miles
- Days Inn Cuthbert 18 miles
- Best Western Inn Eufaula AL 27 miles
- Comfort Suites Eufaula AL 27 miles
- Days Inn Eufaula AL 27 miles
- Econo Lodge Eufaula AL 27 miles
- Jameson Inn Eufaula AL 27 miles
- Ramada Inn Eufaula AL 27 miles
Source 2003 Georgia On My Mind Travel Guide
16Tourism
LODGING BED BREAKFASTS
- Plains Inn Plains 11 miles
- Americus Garden Inn Americus 35 miles
- Pathway Inn Americus 35 miles
- Guerry House 1833 Americus 35 miles
Source 2003 Georgia On My Mind Travel Guide
17Tourism
LODGING CABINS CAMPING
- Florence Marina State Park
- Omaha 16 miles
- Brickyard Plantation RV Park
- Americus 35 miles
- Country Vista Campground
- Buena Vista 28 miles
Source 2003 Georgia On My Mind Travel Guide
18Tourism
RESTAURANTS
- Kudzus Restaurant
- Dr. Hatchetts Old Tyme Drug Store Soda
Fountain
- Micheles Restaurant Motel
19Tourism
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
- Westville Providence Canyon
- 1850s working town
- Historic Sites
- Bedingfield Inn
- Historic markers
20Tourism
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
- Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Plains 25
miles
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- Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville 30 miles
- Florence Marina State Park Omaha 20 miles
- Eufaula AL 20 miles
21Tourism
EVENTS
- Westville Pioneer Day
- Providence Canyon Color Tour
- Ride to Lumpkin bicycle ride
- Richland barbeque cookoff
- Vintage Base Ball Sundays
- Labor Day Fiddlers contest
- Harvest Festival
- 1836 Creek Indian War
- Fudge Farce and Fiddlededee
22Strengths
- Peaceful and quiet
- Smalltown atmosphere
- Nearby historical / natural attractions
- Clean natural environment
- Patient caring volunteers
23Weaknesses
- Limited road signs to direct travelers
- Some attractions maintain limited hours of
operation
- Lack of literature
- Lack of lodging nearby
- Limited dining options
- No coordination of advertising
24Opportunities
- Capitalize on nearby sites to pick up additional
tourists
- Beauty of Providence Canyon unmatched locally
- Historical aspect of Westville
- Potential for visitors from other states
- Cooperation among sites could increase number of
visitors
25Threats
- Surrounding towns tourist activities growing in
popularity
- Tourist industry in Lumpkin sliding
- Lack of variety
- Tough national economy hindering travel
- Stereotypes of small town
- Younger residents not as interested in promoting
tourism
26Recommendations
- Create town website
- Begin tourism initiative to energize town
- Improve beauty of town historic sites
- Improve car and foot traffic flow
- Market the peace and quiet relaxed pace
- Motivate local residents
- Cooperate with nearby towns
- Try to open more lodging BB?