A Study of the Tourism Practices of Lumpkin, GA


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A Study of theTourism Practices ofLumpkin GA
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Background
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
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Background
LOCATION
Source www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/histcoun
tymaps
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Background
LOCATION
Source www.epodunk.com/cgibin/ Census map
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Background
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
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Background 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
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Background 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
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Background 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
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Background 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
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Background 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
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Background 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
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Background
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
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Background
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
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History

• 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
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Tourism
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
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Tourism
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
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Tourism
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
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Tourism
RESTAURANTS

• Kudzus Restaurant
• Dr. Hatchetts Old Tyme Drug Store Soda
  Fountain
  
• Micheles Restaurant Motel

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Tourism
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

• Westville Providence Canyon
• 1850s working town
• Historic Sites
• Bedingfield Inn
• Historic markers

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Tourism
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

• Jimmy Carter National Historic Site Plains 25
  miles
  
• Andersonville National Historic Site
  Andersonville 30 miles
  
• Florence Marina State Park Omaha 20 miles
• Eufaula AL 20 miles

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Tourism
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

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Strengths

• Peaceful and quiet
• Smalltown atmosphere
• Nearby historical / natural attractions
• Clean natural environment
• Patient caring volunteers

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Weaknesses

• 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

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Opportunities

• 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

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Threats

• 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

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Recommendations

• 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?