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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21ZH_dooly-spring_Lincolnton-GA.html
The spring to the left of this marker was used by the John Dooly family. The simple log cabin, in which Colonel John Dooly and his family resided, was situated across the road opposite the spring. It was here that Colonel Dooly was murdered by …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16EJ_lamar-family-cemetery_Lincolnton-GA.html
Col. Peter LamarOct. 1, 1786????Feb. 6, 1847 Sarah Cobb Benning LamarFeb. 13 1792????Nov. 16, 1848 Dr. Ezekiel Lamar1799????May 24, 1845 Susan Savannah LamarSept. 26, 1829 ????Feb. 15, 1856 Mrs. Jane P. Groce May 27, 1823????A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM133H_lincoln-county-confederate-monument_Lincolnton-GA.html
[Crossed Flags]61-65To the Memoryof theConfederate SoldiersofLincoln County
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM132L_the-lewis-family-pavilion_Lincolnton-GA.html
The Lewis Family, America's First of Bluegrass Gospel Music, was organized in 1951. The Lewis Family has achieved worldwide recognition as an icon of bluegrass gospel music. From a modest but proud beginning in Lincoln County, the group has contin…
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In Sacred Memory of theMen of Lincoln CountyWho Made the SupremeSacrifice World War IJesse H. BlackburnTitus B. BookerRichard E. LewisEdward W. SmalleyRalph W. HumpreysTalmadge BohlerJames C. JusticeThomas Flanigan World War IIHenry CawleyJo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYPF_lincolnton-presbyterian-church-lincolnton-cemetery_Lincolnton-GA.html
Approved and Accepted onNational Historic Registerby Act 1966Land Donated byPeter Lamar, March 3, 1823for Religious and Educational Purposes Lincolnton Garden ClubOrganized byMrs. Ruth Hogan Armstrong 1950Restored for Perpetual Care1974Present …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVKL_lincoln-county_Lincolnton-GA.html
Lincoln County was created by Act of Feb. 20, 1796 from Wilkes County. It was named for Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810) of Hingham, Mass., who held the Chief Command of the Southern Department in the Continental Army. In 1781 he became Sect…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVJW_petersburg-road_Lincolnton-GA.html
North Georgia`s oldest road, which crosses the Highway U.S. 378 at this point, was originally an Indian Trail which led to their Trading Post in Augusta , Georgia.Later, this important trade route was used by pioneer white settlers in transporting…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME1K_tory-pond_Lincolnton-GA.html
Tory Pond, 100 yards south from this marker, is the spot where a band of Tories were hanged for the murder of Colonel John Dooly, in 1780, while he slept in his home, located some 3/4 mile to the east. Previously, a number from this band had es…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7EV_william-bartram-trail_Lincolnton-GA.html
In 1775 took William Bartram to Fort James on the "Petersburg Road" and passed through Lincoln County, parts now covered by Clark Hill Reservoir
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