
- 128 pages
- English
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Walton County, Georgia
About this book
Situated between Atlanta and Athens, Walton County has always been a stronghold of the cotton industry. While some of the largest cotton crops in the world have emerged from its fertile fields, a strong community and storied history have come to define the county. Recognized as the site of America's last mass-lynching at Moore's Ford in 1946, Walton County has been a focal point of national attention, sparking changes that have contributed to the nation's Civil Rights movement.
But it is not only this tragedy that has given Walton County a sense of identity. Indeed, other lesser-known events and accomplishments have contributed to its history. Whether boasting Atlanta's first black millionaire, a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball team, or a high school state football championship, Walton County has thrived both in and out of the national spotlight.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
- FOREWORD
- INTRODUCTION
- One - EARLY DAYS POST-SLAVERY TO POST–WORLD WAR II
- Two - CHURCH AND RELIGION KEEPING THE FAITH
- Three - SOCIAL EVENTS, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Four - EDUCATION BLACK SCHOOLS AND THEIR LEGACY
- Five - THE CIVIL RIGHTS ERA REMEMBERING THE STRUGGLE
- Six - BUSINESS AND ECONOMY OWNING OUR OWN
- Seven - SERVING OUR COMMUNITY AND COUNTRY
- Eight - EVERYDAY PEOPLE
- Nine - PACESETTERS
- Ten - THE MOORE’S FORD LYNCHING