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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y38_lynching-in-america-raising-a-voice-against-racial-violence-historical_LaGrange-GA.html
Lynching in America
Thousands of black people were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States between 1877 and 1950. The lynching of African Americans during this era was a form of racial terrorism intended to intimidate b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMODF_east-depot-high-school_LaGrange-GA.html
East Depot High School, constructed in 1923, began in 1866 as LaGrange Academy. East Depot provided education for African-Americans in LaGrange. The school produced many outstanding alumni with careers in education, business, law, medicine, religi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO65_noted-indian-trail_LaGrange-GA.html
The road running east towards Big Spring is a remnant of the Oakfuskee Trail, main branch of the noted Upper Creek Trading Path from the Savannah River to the Creek Indians of Central Alabama.
Beginning at present Augusta, Georgia the route le…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEPM_horace-king-bridge-builder_LaGrange-GA.html
Born a slave September 8, 1807, Horace King became a noted builder of covered bridges and public buildings. His talents developed under the instruction of his master and friend, John Godwin. In 1846, Godwin secured King's freedom through the Alaba…