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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13I4_harrison-family-cemetery_Hinesville-GA.html
Although the gravestones have been destroyed by weathering and vandalism, it is believed that about a dozen people are buried in this family cemetery. William Harrison died March 30, 1883, in the 72nd year of his age. His wife, Sarah Sylvester Smi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13HZ_bradwell-institute_Hinesville-GA.html
The town of Hinesville was established in 1837 and shortly thereafter, in 1841, the Hinesville Institute (or Academy) was established with Colonel James Sharpe Bradwell as its first headmaster. The first building was erected at a cost of $349.12 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13G6_gum-branch-baptist-church_Hinesville-GA.html
This church was organized in 1833 as the Gum Branch Primitive Baptist Church by members of Beard's Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Among the charter members were Samuel and David Delk. The land for the church was given by Fashau Long, Jr. In 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRXS_hinesville-and-liberty-county-wwii-veterans-monument_Hinesville-GA.html
Erected in honorof themen and womenofHinesvilleandLiberty Countywho served in theArmed Forces of theUnited States of Americain World War Two. Glory to them that died in this great cause!
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRXR_m1a1-90mm-anti-aircraft-gun_Hinesville-GA.html
Replacing the aging 3-inch gun as the staple of Army heavy antiaircraft artillery at the dawn of the war, the 90mm gun went on to earn a well deserved place among the finest artillery pieces fielded by the Allies in World War II. Intended to meet …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRXQ_old-liberty-county-jail_Hinesville-GA.html
While this building was not Liberty County's first jail, it served longer than any previous jail. When in was built in 1892 the jail had "all the modern improvements and conveniences of a first class prison." Eighty years later it was condemned by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRWT_charlton-hines-house_Hinesville-GA.html
One of the first houses built in Hinesville after the town was established and became the county seat of Liberty County in 1837 was that of Charlton Hines, a state senator and for whom the town was named. This house, considerably altered, was buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMABN_the-bacon-fraser-house_Hinesville-GA.html
The Bacon-Fraser House was built on a 23 acre tract situated on the eastern boundary of the town of Hinesville in 1839 by Mary Jane Bacon, widow of Major John Bacon. The house has been owned and lived in by their heirs until the present time. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAAD_flemington-presbyterian-church_Hinesville-GA.html
Organized in 1815 as the Church and Society of Gravel Hill, this was a branch of Midway Church. the Rev. Robert Quarterman was the first pastor. The first edifice was built in 1836 on land donated by Simon Fraser. This one was completed in 1850 ho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA81_pleasant-grove-african-methodist-episcopal-ame-church-and-camp-meeting_Hinesville-GA.html
Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Church was organized June 29, 1869 at Taylors Creek, GA. Rev. Piner Martin was the first pastor. The first church, a small frame house, was named A.M.E. Church of the U.S.A. Sixteen acres of land were later purchased to build…
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