Georgia's Landmarks, Memorials, and Legends

This second part of Knight's record of Georgia includes the historical outlines, original settlers, and distinguished residents of the following counties: FultonGilmer GlascockGlynn GordonGreeneGwinnettHabersham HallHancock HaralsonHarrisHartHeardHenryHoustonIrwinJacksonJasperJeff DavisJefferson Jenkins Johnson Jones LaurensLeeLiberty LincolnLowndesLumpkinMcDuffieMcIntoshMaconMadisonMarionMeriwetherMillerMitchellMonroeMontgomeryMorganMurrayMuscogeeNewtonOconeeOglethorpPauldingPickensPiercePikePolkPulaskiPutnamRabunRandolphRichmondRockdaleSchleyScrevenSpaldingStephensStewartSumterTalbotTaliaferroTattnallTaylorTelfairTerrellThomasTiftToombsTowns TroupTurnerTwiggsUnionUpsonWalkerWalton WareWarrenWashingtonWayneWebsterWheelerWhiteWhitfieldWilkesWilkinsonWorth A four-year endeavor, this comprehensive record of Georgia was originally published in 1913 and 1914. Lucian Lamar Knight conscientiously preserved the state's history through meticulous research of courthouse records, news clippings, libraries, and even cemetery headstones. His interviews with all of Georgia's most prominent patriotic organizations also harvested a wealth of rare information. Each original volume is divided into two parts, offering four easy-to-reference books. The series boasts an elaborate index, helpful to any genealogy student interested in researching Georgian ancestors.Georgia has a rich history, filled with legends and heroes. From Indian princesses and George Washington to the legacy of Uncle Remus, this volume contains reminiscences of historic figures, local Indian legends, Revolutionary and Civil War stories, and a guide to cemeteries and churchyards. Revisit the graves of Nathanael Greene and former first lady Ellen Wilson or peek into George Washington's diary.Georgia's Landmarks, Memorials and Legends is the comprehensive guide to the colorful tales, heroes, and legends that arose from the state's unique heritage. Part 1 of this two-part volume is an exhaustive reference to key figures in Georgia's history and the landmarks and monuments honoring them. Lucian Lamar Knight was educated at Princeton and was compiler of the state records of Georgia. He wrote parts 1 and 2 of Georgia's Landmarks, Memorials and Legends: Volume 2, which is also published by Pelican.