The city of Stapleton, named for Col. James Stapleton, is located in Jefferson County, Georgia. Major attractions within minutes of Stapleton include the Augusta Museum of History, where you can learn about local history and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, which is the former home of Georgia educator, Lucy Craft Laney. One of the best places to visit when you are in Stapleton is nearby, 741-acre Hamburg State Park, with a 225-acre lake, fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, boat rental, a 1921 water-powered grist mill and museum.