I came across some of the beautiful work of artist Jane Crosby Wesley (1919-2014) the other day which focused on a few of the buildings in Jakin in Early County, Georgia. Jane was one of those artists who would stop her car, grab her easel and paints or sketch book and instantly get to work once … [Read more...]
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Aaron Burr’s Second Sojourn in Georgia
As far as I can tell the infamous Aaron Burr was in Georgia two different times. Burr’s first sojourn in Georgia occurred in 1804 immediately following his infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton. While the coroner was still making inquiries, Burr packed his bags and headed south. You can read … [Read more...]
Aaron Burr’s Sojourn in Georgia
I came across an article the other day regarding the pistols that were used during the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr on July 11, 1804. At the time of the duel Hamilton was the first and former Secretary of the Treasury having served in President George Washington’s administration, … [Read more...]
A Wedding at Mount Gilead Camp Ground
There is a bit of hallowed ground in the Ben Hill section of Atlanta along Austin Road, S.W. though many have no idea. For over 150 years the property was home to the only camp ground meeting site in Atlanta – Mount Gilead Camp Ground. Only a few acres of the original two hundred plus acres … [Read more...]
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