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This park is
named after General John Coffee, a planter, U.S. Congressman, and military
leader. The Seventeen-Mile River winds through a cypress swamp in this unusual
three-tiered terrain which serves as a repository for South Georgia's rare and
endangered plants. Many species of wildlife, including the threatened indigo
snake and gopher tortoise, may be found here. Agricultural history is
interpreted at Heritage Farm, with log cabins, a corn crib, tobacco barn, cane
mill, farm animals and other exhibits. Overnight accommodations include the
Burnham House, an elegantly decorated 19th century cabin with hand-stitched
quilts and Persian rugs.
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