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Nov 19, 20212 min read
IGNORAMUS!
Long before the era of famed gossip columnists such as Louella Parsons, Hedda Hopper, Perez Hilton, and Matt Drudge, there existed a...
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Nov 16, 20213 min read
The Town of Luella: An 83-Year History
Luella, a quaint community nestled in the south of Henry County, may seem unassuming when glimpsed from Hwy 155. Unfortunately, with the...
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Nov 14, 20212 min read
The Lemon family of McDonough
In approximately 1820, Abraham Lemon and his wife Elizabeth embarked on a journey into the untamed wilderness of Butts County, GA. This...
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Nov 11, 20213 min read
Question: What did Henry County's Early Government Look Like?
Delving into the historical governance of Henry County reveals a fascinating and intricate evolution. In 1821, at the inception of Henry...
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Nov 11, 20212 min read
Chick-fil-A and Henry County: The Truett Cathy Connection to Henry County.
"My Pleasure!" – a delightful phrase that echoes the warm and welcoming experience initiated by Samuel Truett Cathy when he laid the...
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Nov 10, 20212 min read
The Baptist Schism: The Spiritual Battle at Sharon
Established on February 28, 1824, Sharon Baptist Church stands as a historic institution nestled in the serene countryside of Henry...
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Nov 10, 20212 min read
What's Cooking: Food in 19th Century Henry County
Delving into the culinary landscape of 19th-century Henry County unveils a stark contrast to the robust Southern cuisine we relish today....
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Nov 9, 20213 min read
Jesse Mercer's, the founder of Mercer University, Connection to Henry County.
Born in 1769 in Halifax County, NC, Jesse Mercer emerged from humble beginnings to become a notable figure in the realms of religion and...
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Nov 9, 20211 min read
The Sherwood Family of Bearsheba
Exploring the intricate tapestry of McDonough's history, let's delve into the fascinating narrative of the Sherwood family—a linchpin in...
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Nov 8, 20216 min read
Chief William McIntosh
In the pivotal year of 1821, Chief William McIntosh, at the forefront of the lower Creek delegation, played a central role in shaping the...
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Nov 8, 20212 min read
The Locust Grove Institute
In 1894, influential figures from Mercer University and the Flint River Baptist Association engaged in discussions about establishing an...
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Nov 8, 20212 min read
The Harper Family of the McMullin's District
Rhoderick Harper, born on March 5th, 1782, in the newly established State of Virginia, faced early hardships with the untimely deaths of...
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Nov 8, 20215 min read
Henry County's beginnings
Written in 1921, Ms. Hankinson details the early history of Henry County, GA. A BRIEF HISTORY OF HENRY COUNTY By Mrs. R. H. Hankinson On...
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Nov 8, 20211 min read
Welcome to the Henry County History page!
On this page I will be sharing interesting tidbits of Henry County history along with important facts you should know about our county. I...
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