Explore Henry County

From Roads Well Traveled to Paths Less Traveled

Henry County is made up of 4 regions: Stockbridge, Hampton, McDonough, and Locust Grove. Each region contains their own distinctive offerings with attractions that appeal to a variety of visitors. Somewhere between a bite of delicious food and a moving personal story, you’ll quickly realize how each city, in their own unique way, combine to create unforgettable memories for you and your family.

* Photo: Panola Mountain State Park

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Stockbridge

Fun Fact: Stockbridge, Henry County’s northern-most city, was the birthplace of Martin Luther King, Sr. and where he preached his first sermon.

Points of Interest: Panola Mountain State Park, J.P. Moseley Park Disc Golf Course, Stockbridge Amphitheater

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McDonough

Fun Fact: Henry County/McDonough is sometimes called the “Mother of Counties” as its original land area stretched from near Indian Springs (present-day Indian Springs State Park) in the south to the Chattahoochee River near Sandy Springs in the north. Within a year of its creation, Henry County/McDonough was broken up to form all or parts of 8 different counties.

Points of Interest: Heritage Park Veterans Museum, Southern Belle Farm, Peachtree Peddlers Antique Mall & Flea Market

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Hampton

Fun Fact: The nation’s busiest enroute air traffic control facility, Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center, is located in Hampton, GA.

Points of Interest: EchoPark Speedway, Army Aviation Heritage Foundation & Flying Museum, Tier-1 Helicopters

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Locust Grove

Fun Fact: There are 158 properties in Locust Grove that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Points of Interest: Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, Locust Grove Train Watching Platform, Tanger Outlets

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