At the far corner of the courthouse turn left onto Highway 221. Follow this scenic drive through the country side of Mount Vernon, Uvalda, and Cedar Crossing all the way back into Lyons—or—detour through beautiful Alston back to Vidalia. The nostalgic community of Long Pond is a history buff’s haven. This community was born from the headright grant, back in the days where public domain was turned into private ownership through the headright grant. By meeting certain criteria, a family could be granted 200 acres and up to 50 acres per member or head of their household. They could be granted additional land if the settler promised to build a mill, or other utilitarian structure. Georgia land was pretty much there for the taking at this time. The Long Pond Baptist Church c. 1802, and the United Methodist Church c. 1802 are within walking distance of each other. These are definitely structures to admire for their architecture and stamina to withstand the elements of weather and time. Be sure to take a peek at the Uvalda mural as you approach the intersection of Highway 221 and 135. Also on this corner is a shopping center with the Uvalda Hardware Store and more. Along the way, you’ll find many unique dining establishments, Vidalia Onion farms, and interesting places to stop. Vidalia onions are harvested from the fields by hand between late April/early May and mid-June. Other crops are grown seasonally, too.
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Montgomery County Scenic Countryside
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