Historical Collections of Georgia / History of Baldwin County / History of Jasper County / History of Putnam County

New York City: Pudney & Russell Early days in Baldwin, Jasper and Putnam Counties are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this spiral-bound booklet reprinted from the Rev. George White's Historical Collections of Georgia, and another hard-to find book: Georgia, a Guide to Its Towns and Countryside, a WPA publication. This NEW 27 Page Booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper with the print enlarged for easier reading. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. Past and/or present area communities include: (Not necessarily named in the booklet.) Baldwin -- Hardwick, Milledgeville, Scottsborough, Fort Wilkinson Jasper -- Monticello, Hillsboro, Mansfield, Round Oak, Shady Dale Putnam -- Eatonton The excerpt from White's book concerns the development of this area up to its publication date, while excerpts from the WPA book, offer a nostalgic glimpse from a 1940 vantage point, including historical notes, especially as they relate to sightseeing possibilities. Among the many and diverse topics in the booklet are: the State House, the Penitentiary and the State Lunatic Asylum; Midway, the seat of Oglethorpe University; Scottsborough and Fort Wilkinson; Instances of Longevity; census statistics; Early settlers and prominent citizens; Miscellaneous items from old Milledgeville papers, including a romantic tale of Indian captivity; the planned capital and its street names; Milledgeville homes; DeSoto site; Site of Fort Fidius; Georgia State College for Women; the Old Executive Mansion and other homes; the Milledgeville Cemetery; the Old Darien Bank, the Old Capitol (Georgia Military College);the "Ordinance of Secession" and it's "repeal" by Sherman's troops; the Eatonton Cotton Factory; Extract from the Census of 1850; General David Adams campaign against the Indians; Indian Eagle Mound and a 4-H camp; Joel Chandler Harris, author of the Uncle Remus stories; Briar Patch Farms; and other bits of history and trivia. . Limited Edition Reprint. Spiral/Comb . New/No Jacket. 8.5" x 11". Private Press.