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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFJ4_the-historic-piedmont-hotel_Gainesville-GA.html
The Piedmont Hotel was constructed here just prior to the opening of the nearby railroad in 1873. Primarily a summer resort, the three-story hotel was a rambling, U-shaped structure with 30 rooms. A large dinning room and kitchen adjoined the buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFBH_hall-county-sesquicentennial_Gainesville-GA.html
In memory of the pioneer citizens who gave a great heritage to this area, this plaque was presented December 19, 1968 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the creation of Hall County, 44th county of Georgia. Named for Lyman Hall, one of the thr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFBF_jesse-jewell_Gainesville-GA.html
Jesse Dickson Jewell was born in Gainesville, attended the University of Alabama and Georgia Tech, then returned to his hometown in 1922 to work in the family's feed, seed and fertilizer business.
Encouraging area farmers to raise chickens, he …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9NW_first-private-mint-templeton-reid-mint_Gainesville-GA.html
Two hundred yards west, on the north side of Washington Street is the site of the first private mint in the United States to manufacture gold coins in dollar values. During the Georgia gold rush, trade suffered due to a shortage of sound money. Th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9FO_dr-emmett-ethridge-butler_Gainesville-GA.html
Dr. Emmett Ethridge Butler was born in Jefferson, Georgia, and reared in Macon. He was graduated from Morehouse College and the Meharry Medical College. He and his family moved to Gainesville in 1936 where he established his medical practice.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CB_two-georgia-governors_Gainesville-GA.html
In Alta Vista Cemetery, two Georgia governors, both officers in the Confederate Army, are buried.
JAMES MILTON SMITH (1823-1890). A lawyer, he entered the Civil War as Captain of the 13th Ga. Inf. and rose to the rank of Colonel. Resigning from…