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Burial site of Tyrus (Ty) Raymond Cobb in his home town of Royston, Georgia. Ty Cobb is widely regarded as one of, if not the best, baseball player of all time. Nicknamed The Georgia Peach, Cobb was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He was born in rural Narrows, Georgia. Cobb spent 22 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, the last six as the team's player-manager, and finished his career with the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1936 Cobb received the most votes of any player on the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, receiving 222 out of a possible 226 votes (98.2%); no other player received a higher percentage of votes until 1992. In 1999, editors at the Sporting News ranked Ty Cobb 3rd on their list of "Baseball's 100 Greatest Players". Cobb is widely credited with setting 90 MLB records during his career. He still holds several records as of the end of the 2016 season, including the highest career batting average .367 and most career batting titles with 12. He retained many other records for almost a half century or more, including most career hits until 1985 with 4,191, most career runs with 2,246 until 2001, most career games played (3,035) and at bats (11,434) until 1974, and the modern record for most career stolen bases (892) until 1977. He still holds the career record for stealing home (54 times) and for stealing second base, third base, and home in succession (5 times), and as the youngest player ever to compile 4,000 hits and score 2,000 runs. Cobb ranks fifth all-time in number of games played and committed 271 errors, the most by any American League (AL) outfielder.
Burial site of Tyrus (Ty) Raymond Cobb in his home town of Royston, Georgia. Ty Cobb is widely regarded as one of, if not the best, baseball player of all time. Nicknamed The Georgia Peach, Cobb was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He was born in rural Narrows, Georgia. Cobb spent 22 seasons with the Detroit Tigers, the last six as the team's player-manager, and finished his career with the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1936 Cobb received the most votes of any player on the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, receiving 222 out of a possible 226 votes (98.2%); no other player received a higher percentage of votes until 1992. In 1999, editors at the Sporting News ranked Ty Cobb 3rd on their list of "Baseball's 100 Greatest Players". Cobb is widely credited with setting 90 MLB records during his career. He still holds several records as of the end of the 2016 season, including the highest career batting average .367 and most career batting titles with 12. He retained many other records for almost a half century or more, including most career hits until 1985 with 4,191, most career runs with 2,246 until 2001, most career games played (3,035) and at bats (11,434) until 1974, and the modern record for most career stolen bases (892) until 1977. He still holds the career record for stealing home (54 times) and for stealing second base, third base, and home in succession (5 times), and as the youngest player ever to compile 4,000 hits and score 2,000 runs. Cobb ranks fifth all-time in number of games played and committed 271 errors, the most by any American League (AL) outfielder.
Hampton Inn & Suites Lavonia

Hampton Inn & Suites Lavonia

2.5 out of 5
115 Owens Drive Lavonia GA
The price is AU$226 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$226
per night
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lavonia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (383 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff. Check in was easy

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Lavonia
Samuel Elbert Hotel

Samuel Elbert Hotel

2 out of 5
4 S. Public Sq Elberton GA
The price is AU$227 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
AU$227
per night
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Elberton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (375 reviews)
Everything was great except the continental breakfast.

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Samuel Elbert Hotel
Hampton Inn Hartwell

Hampton Inn Hartwell

2.5 out of 5
1357 E Franklin St Hartwell GA
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The price is AU$161 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$161
per night
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Hartwell. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (348 reviews)
Room clean. Staff very couteous and easily changed our room when we could not get the heater to work. Had to request additional towels in the room.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Hartwell
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Newly furnished beautiful cabin with an access to Lake Hartwell

Newly furnished beautiful cabin with an access to Lake Hartwell

Lavonia GA
Stay at this cabin in Lavonia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tugaloo State Park and Harbor Light Marina are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Lovely home, everything was great, thanks!

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Newly furnished beautiful cabin with an access to Lake Hartwell
Vintage charm meets modern comfort in this historic 1850s cabin at Lake Hartwell

Vintage charm meets modern comfort in this historic 1850s cabin at Lake Hartwell

Martin GA
Stay at this cabin in Gumlog. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tugaloo State Park and Lavonia Water Works Lake are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
Super comfortable beds and bedding.Great layout.Loved the Christmas decorations, especially the chicken tree topper. Since it was so cold, we were glad for the fireplace and the Dyson heaters. It was so cold in the house when we arrived. The owner was very quick to respond to inquiries.The kitchen ...

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Vintage charm meets modern comfort in this historic 1850s cabin at Lake Hartwell
Waterfront Lake Hartwell High-End RENOVATED Cottage - 3/1 w/ amazing DEEP WATER

Waterfront Lake Hartwell High-End RENOVATED Cottage - 3/1 w/ amazing DEEP WATER

Hartwell GA
Stay at this cottage in Hartwell. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Hart State Park and Hartwell Arts ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
quick get- a- way. cabin had all we needed. Some items in the cabin need attention, fan controls, bath room sink , out door flood light. But the biggest problem for us, access to the lake and dock. Not a good path down to the water. needs improvement.

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

Waterfront Lake Hartwell High-End RENOVATED Cottage - 3/1 w/ amazing DEEP WATER
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Popular places to visit

Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center

If Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Royston.

Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center

Ty Cobb Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Ty Cobb Museum in Royston. You'll find more to see and do in this family-friendly area.

Ty Cobb Museum

Activities

Escape the Day to Day at Victoria State Park

Victoria Bryant State Park Hike with Wine Tasting

AU$184
per adult
Victoria Bryant State Park Hike with Wine Tasting
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