A short and mostly insignificant highway in Meriwether County, GA 173 forms a 4.95 mile connector between GA 41 on the south end and GA 85 Alt on the north end. The southern end is on the western edge of Manchester and extends up to GA 85 Alt in the Raleigh community.

GA 173 was first established in the 1940's and paved around 1955. No changes have occured along the highway since that time.

Georgia 173 Termini Gallery

All photos below by J.T. Legg taken November 26, 2004 except for the last photo, which was taken April 11, 2005.

Southern Terminus: GA 41 between Manchester and Warm Springs
Photo 1: Southern end signage with scenic backdrop featuring Pine Mountain. Photo 2: Looking west of "North" GA 41 towards Warm Springs. Photo 3: First reassurance shield northbound.
Northern Terminus: GA 85 Alt in the Raleigh Community
Photo 1: End signage looking northbound (mounted on left side of GA 85 Alt). Photo 2: Looking northbound on GA 85 Alt towards Woodbine. Photo 3: LGS looking southbound. A first reassurance shield was missing.

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