Barnesville Mural-1
by John Kirkland
Title
Barnesville Mural-1
Artist
John Kirkland
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Photograph - Digital
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Barnesville, Georgia began when an Indian fighter named Jenks, settled in the Georgia wilderness in 1825. Not suited for domestic life, Jenks sold out to Gideon Barnes, a native of Virginia in 1826. Barnes quickly developed the area into a thriving community. There was Barnes' store and a tavern and inn for travelers. He also established passenger and freight lines between Macon and Columbus. Barnes also started a post office and became the village's first post master. In June of 1831 the post office and village became known as Barnesville. The area continued to thrive and became a regular stop for stage coaches traveling to and from Alabama. The Georgia Legislature granted the village a charter in 1852 and Barnesville officially became a city.
You can find the city's complete history here: http://www.cityofbarnesville.com/our_community/founding_period.php.
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Created By Southern Artists
Georgia
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April 23rd, 2022
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