Marble Valley Historical Society

Replaced by a new jail in 1982 the old jail needed more than 150 000 in repairs before it was ready for.

Marble valley historical society.

The marble valley historical society located in jasper ga is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of jasper. Here are some vintage maps that show the evolution of county lines. To promote an interest in and appreciation for local history. Renovating the old pickens county jail was the society s first big project.

Cowell historical society and s h. To encourage a strong active interest among our youth in the history of the area. Jasper ga 30143. Marble valley historical society p o.

The marble valley historical society was formed on december 4 1980 by a group of citizens with a passion for preserving and sharing the history of pickens county. History of the marble historical society. Marble valley historical society is listed in the arts culture category located in jasper ga. Principal officer dan pool.

For more information visit marble valley historical society during business hours or call 706 253 1141. Marble valley historical society inc quick facts. This county was officially created out of the southern part of gilmer county and the northern part of cherokee county on december 5 1853. Box 815 jasper ga 30143 770 597 6052.

Show more contacts. The largest kiln is a masonry structure about 30 feet tall and includes a metal shaft where workers loaded the lime into the kiln from a trestle. Po box 815. For directions to marble valley historical society click maps and directions or visit their website.

Mission of the marble valley historical society to gather and record the history and happenings of pickens county. To promote exhibits and recordings of the history of the area. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts photographs and personal stories the. All of these remnants of the lime manufacturing business give marble valley its name and character.

For over 100 years the fresno county historical society has worked to collect and preserve the records and artifacts that document the people of the central valley of california by operating the kearney mansion museum gallery and maintaining the fchs archive for preservation and research. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past with an emphasis on local history. Historical information printed in the 1997 marble valley historical society s calendar.