The Reaves Arena is an 8,250-seat multi-purpose arena in
Perry, Georgia
Perry is a city in Houston and Peach counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Houston County. The population was 13,839 at the 2010 census, up from 9,602 at the 2000 census. As of 2019 the estimated population was 17,894. I ...
, United States. It was opened in 1990, hosting local sporting events and concerts. The arena is named in honor of Representative
Henry L. Reaves
Henry Lee Reaves (August 7, 1919 – April 2, 2007) was an American farmer, cattleman, and politician. He was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1963 to 2001.
Early life
Reaves was born August 7, 1919, in Kissimmee, Florida ...
(D-Quitman) who, along with Representative
Larry Walker
Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (born December 1, 1966) is a Canadian former professional baseball right fielder. During his 17-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, he played with the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and St. Louis Cardinals. I ...
, was instrumental in the creation of the
Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter
The 'Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter' in Perry, Georgia, United States, is a state-owned, multipurpose, 1,100+ acre rental complex which is open year-round. It is specially designed for meetings, conferences, livestock and horse shows, ...
, where the arena is located.
References
External links
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Reaves Arena - Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Sports venues in Georgia (U.S. state)
Indoor arenas in Georgia (U.S. state)
Buildings and structures in Houston County, Georgia
1990 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)
Sports venues completed in 1990
Tourist attractions in Houston County, Georgia
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