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From the arrival of the first settlers in 1832, Polk County has seen a colorful parade of individuals. The Cherokee Indian Chief Collard, the Polk County Avenger, and the Iron King of the South are just a few of the people who have left their mark on the area. For the first time, many eventful stories about such individuals have been assembled and illustrated in the fascinating visual history Polk County, Georgia. Through many years of combing the county for local history, the author, a Polk County resident for 20 years and a self-described aenlightened Yankee, a has combined carefully selected images with informative text to create an evocative pictorial history that brings the countyas rich past to life.
Few places in the United States feel the impact of courthouse disasters like the state of Georgia. Over its history, 75 of the state's counties have suffered 109 events resulting in the loss or severe damage of their courthouse or court offices. This book documents those destructive events, including the date, time, circumstance, and impact on records. Each county narrative is supported by historical accounts from witnesses, newspapers, and legal documents. Maps show the geographic extent of major courthouse fires. Record losses are described in general terms, helping researchers understand which events are most likely to affect their work.