Filming Locations

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The home of In the Heat of the Night filming locations, Backstreets of Sparta -- In the Heat of the Night Filming Locations (In and Around Covington, GA): The Definitive Guide, Second Edition picks up where the original title left off, with loads more, never-before documented filming locations (Points of Interest), on a score of essential In the Heat of the Night knowledge and data. From the familiar sights of the primary locations in and around "Sparta Square ," to the rural whereabouts less traveled, to a thorough, never-before exploration and documentation of The Bottoms, you can expect plenty of on and off-the-beaten-path Heat goodness in this revised edition. Unlike the first edition, Moore lays out this easy-to-follow edition in a broad-page format with supplemental visual guides. The net effect is that the reader can loosely refer to the illustrations of the data under discussion without the unnecessary hassle of feeling disoriented in lil ol' Sparta. What's more, this revised edition divides Sparta into 4 primary intercardinal directions: Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest. Appealingly, the structure ensures the efficiency of this guide in that you can start with any section and move right along. And no matter which location you choose, your chosen Point of Interest will be within geographical proximity of the previous and following locations. This guide further provides an overview of historical facts and stats related to the real-life Georgia towns and communities that shaped the backdrop of seasons 2-8. Numerous fun facts visually intersperse this edition, as you turn your favorite small screen memories into a real-life self-guided tour of Sparta, Miss. — Wes Bryant

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If you're interested in a reliable and comprehensive source of In the Heat of the Night filming locations, this guide is for you. Focusing on locations seen throughout seasons 2-8, Backstreets of Sparta -- In the Heat of the Night Filming Locations (In and Around Covington, GA): The Definitive Guide takes you to all of the primary locations and beyond. This guide is the first to document and disclose the highly-inquired location of Chief Gillespie's cabin. From information incisiveness to address accuracy, this guide goes above and beyond your ordinary Visitor's Center map.

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Welcome to where it all started! Whether you decide to visit the original brick & mortar of the Sparta Police Department, admire the curb appeal of Virgil and Althea Tibbs' first homestead in Sparta, or await in anticipation at the Downtown Hammond railroad crossing for the next northbound Amtrak, the author shows you the original locations of Sparta, Miss., and beyond. Before you make a break for a self-guided tour of In the Heat of the Night's first season sights, be sure to download this FREE guide.