| Walton County, Georgia Contributor(s): Camp, Lynn Robinson (Author), Cheeks-Collins, Jennifer E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738515280 ISBN-13: 9780738515281 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2003 Annotation: PRIMARY COVERAGE AREA: Loganville, Monroe, Social Circle |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: 917.58 |
| Series: Black America |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.62" W x 9.26" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast U.S. - Cultural Region - South - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Geographic Orientation - Georgia - Topical - Black History |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Camp, Lynn Robinson: - Authors Lynn Robinson Camp and Jennifer E. Cheeks-Collins take readers on a photographic stroll through this county's fascinating history, and pay tribute to the remarkable men and women who call Walton County home. |