The Beautiful Scenery and Rich History of Camak, Georgia

Camak Georgia is a small quaint town that is unknown to many people. With Camak's old town charm and down home people it's been referred to as the Mayberry of Georgia. Besides Camak's charm, it has a lot of history to offer. Camak was named after James A. Camak who was the first President of the Georgia railroad.

Camak is a beautiful small town full of woodlands and wildlife. You can look out your back door and catch a glimpse of rabbits feasting on your summer garden or deer's leaping around in your back yard like small children played in the summer heat. The beauty of Camak is really indescribable because you can not really appreciate the true tranquillity of Camak unless you see it for yourself.

The Camak Railroad days Festival was put together to restore the town of Camak to it's original beauty. The Camak switching station has been restored with the profits made from the festival. Furthermore a town park has been constructed, a pavilion has been built, and new Christmas decorations have been purchased for the town to name just a few. The community has come together to make this festival a success and better Camak.

Camak is a wonderful and inspiring place to visit. Between its beauty and its rich past you can not go wrong. Both history buffs and nature lovers will not be disappointed.

Camak has many historical places that are site-seeing favorites. Camak's Railroad Depot is a wonderful example. In 1892 the Georgia railroad came to Camak. It was and still is one of the main switching stations in Georgia. Not one hour goes by that you can't hear the sounds of the whistles blowing and the train's hustling by. People have been known to sit for hours watching the trains go by and trading memories of the railroad.

Additionally there are several historical churches in the town, some dating back to 1870. Their beauty is breath taking. It is like walking into a book of history when you walk through their cemeteries. With each page you flip you see, civil war soldiers that have been lost in time, family's who suffered at the hands of the plague, and children who were robbed of their lives at such a young age.

The town of Camak Ga. is one that is rich of history. You just have to take the time to see it.

I would like to thank Shirleen Bell Co Chairwoman of Camak Railroad Days for the historical information in the article.