Historic Elberton
Historic Elberton by Joyce M. Davis, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions in October 2002, is a pictorial collection that explores the rich history of Elberton, Georgia. This engaging book, consisting of 130 pages, captures the essence of a town known as the “Granite Capital of the World,” highlighting its development since its charter in 1803. Through a series of vintage photographs, the book presents the lives of early residents and the influential figures who contributed to the community’s growth in the granite industry.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of Elberton’s civic, business, and cultural leaders, including notable individuals such as Samuel Elbert and Dr. Nathaniel G. Long. The collection also features local landmarks, homes, and institutions, providing a glimpse into the town’s architectural heritage. Informative captions accompany the images, offering context and depth to the visual narrative. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in travel and local history, revealing the unique character of Elberton through its past.
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Elberton, Georgia, chartered in 1803 and chosen as the seat of Elbert County, earned fame as the “Granite Capital of the World” with an industry that dates back to the late 19th century. Along with the pioneering residents who first settled the area and those who brought the community to the forefront of the granite industry, this engaging pictorial collection highlights the civic, business, and cultural leaders who have shaped and defined the character of the town.
Images of America: Elberton is filled with scenes of days gone by, revealing what life was like for early Elbertonians. Highlighted are such notable individuals as Samuel Elbert, an American Revolutionary War hero and the town and county’s namesake; Thomas M. Swift, merchant, mill owner, and builder of the Swift Block on North McIntosh Street; Dr. Nathaniel G. Long, medical practitioner, politician, and business entrepreneur who established the first telephone system in the city; and Edmund Brewer Tate Jr., civic and business leader who encouraged construction of the present county courthouse. Local businesses, homes, institutions, and landmarks are included as well, such as the extant Queen Anne house built by W.C. Smith on Heard Street in the late 19th century, Reuben H. Hunt’s Richardsonian Romanesque courthouse of 1894-1895, and the Samuel Elbert Hotel of 1924-1925. Coupled with informative captions, these vintage photographs tell the story that is uniquely Elberton.
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