Towaliga River
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The Towaliga River is a 52.3 miles (84.2 km) tributary of the Ocmulgee River
in central Georgia
. The name, Towaliga, is of Creek origin and translates to "Roasted Scalp." The Creek Indians of the area were known to scalp their enemies and place their scalps on the large rocks by the river. The Towaliga passes through High Falls State Park
in northwestern Monroe County
, then traverses the county and joins the Ocmulgee near the town of Juliette
. The river is fairly muddy above High Falls Lake, but it clears once below the falls where most of the river is rock bottomed. This region is about 50 miles (80.5 km) south of Atlanta and about 35 miles (56.3 km) north of Macon
. Pronunciation of Towaliga varies. It is most commonly pronounced [Towel-EYE-ga]. Sometimes pronounced [toe-OLLA-ga].
Ocmulgee River
The Ocmulgee River is a tributary of the Altamaha River, approximately 255 mi long, in the U.S. state of Georgia...
in central Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
. The name, Towaliga, is of Creek origin and translates to "Roasted Scalp." The Creek Indians of the area were known to scalp their enemies and place their scalps on the large rocks by the river. The Towaliga passes through High Falls State Park
High Falls State Park
High Falls State Park is a Georgia state park located near Jackson. In the early 19th century, the park's land was a prosperous industrial town with several stores, a grist mill, cotton gin, blacksmith shop, and shoe factory. However, the town, called High Falls, became a ghost town in the 1880s...
in northwestern Monroe County
Monroe County, Georgia
Monroe County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on May 15, 1821. As of 2000, the population was 21,757. The 2007 Census Estimate showed a population of 25,145...
, then traverses the county and joins the Ocmulgee near the town of Juliette
Juliette, Georgia
Juliette is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Georgia, United States. Named for Juliette McCracken, daughter of a railroad engineer, the town formed with the merging of Brownsville and Iceberg. The film Fried Green Tomatoes was filmed there, and the town has been the focal point of two...
. The river is fairly muddy above High Falls Lake, but it clears once below the falls where most of the river is rock bottomed. This region is about 50 miles (80.5 km) south of Atlanta and about 35 miles (56.3 km) north of Macon
Macon, Georgia
Macon is a city located in central Georgia, US. Founded at the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, it is part of the Macon metropolitan area, and the county seat of Bibb County. A small portion of the city extends into Jones County. Macon is the biggest city in central Georgia...
. Pronunciation of Towaliga varies. It is most commonly pronounced [Towel-EYE-ga]. Sometimes pronounced [toe-OLLA-ga].