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Troup County in Vintage Postcards traces a major period of growth and development for this Georgia community, from the late 19th through the mid-20th century. Snapshot glimpses of history preserved on postcards reveal the second courthouse, which burned in 1936; the textile mills that opened at a rapid pace as the county entered the era of the ìNew South;î the early days of LaGrange Female College, which became co-ed in 1954; Southern Female College, which closed in 1919; Ferrell Gardens, which began in 1832 and is now a landmark in the county; as well as scenes of schools, churches, homes, farms, and businesses. ÝÝ
About the Author
The Troup County Historical Society has compiled this engaging volume to tell the story of the county in word and image. Join them as they journey back to a simpler time and view some of the areaís most treasured historic landmarks. Longtime residents and newcomers alike will delight in this tribute to the county and its people.
Troup County in Vintage Postcards traces a major period of growth and development for this Georgia community, from the late 19th through the mid-20th century. Snapshot glimpses of history preserved on postcards reveal the second courthouse, which burned in 1936; the textile mills that opened at a rapid pace as the county entered the era of the ìNew South;î the early days of LaGrange Female College, which became co-ed in 1954; Southern Female College, which closed in 1919; Ferrell Gardens, which began in 1832 and is now a landmark in the county; as well as scenes of schools, churches, homes, farms, and businesses. ÝÝ
About the Author
The Troup County Historical Society has compiled this engaging volume to tell the story of the county in word and image. Join them as they journey back to a simpler time and view some of the areaís most treasured historic landmarks. Longtime residents and newcomers alike will delight in this tribute to the county and its people.
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Inside This Book Citations: This book cites 5 books Explore: Citations | Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Key Phrases - SIPs: postcard shows, mill villages Key Phrases - CAPs: Troup County, New York, Callaway Mills, Broad Street, West Eighth Street (more) Browse Sample Pages: Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me! |
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Main Street in LaGrange was a busy spot in the mid-to-late 1940s. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
postcard shows, mill villages Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Troup County, New York, Callaway Mills, Broad Street, West Eighth Street, Cash Book Store, Dexter Press, Lanett Mill, Charles Hotel, Church Street, Gilmer Street, Montgomery Street, Southern Female College, First Presbyterian Church, Hill Street, Horace King, River View, World War, Chattahoochee River, First Baptist Church, Fort Tyler, Second Avenue, Smith Hall, Third Avenue, Great Britain New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Main Street in LaGrange was a busy spot in the mid-to-late 1940s. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
postcard shows, mill villages Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Troup County, New York, Callaway Mills, Broad Street, West Eighth Street, Cash Book Store, Dexter Press, Lanett Mill, Charles Hotel, Church Street, Gilmer Street, Montgomery Street, Southern Female College, First Presbyterian Church, Hill Street, Horace King, River View, World War, Chattahoochee River, First Baptist Church, Fort Tyler, Second Avenue, Smith Hall, Third Avenue, Great Britain New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- St. Louis, Missouri by AAA Publishing on page 55, and page 125
- Main Street (Signet Classics) by Sinclair Lewis on page 62
- Great Britain (Cultures of the World) by Michael Bradley on page 57
- Buckingham Palace by Harris on page 112
- National Register of Historic Places by Rh Value Publishing on page 53
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