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2	2	House Resolution 466
3	3	By: Representatives Wade of the 9
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5	5	and Chastain of the 7
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8	8	A RESOLUTION
9	9	Recognizing the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County,
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11	11	Georgia; and for other purposes.2
12	12	WHEREAS, the 1911 Rand McNally map of Dawson County, Georgia, provides a valuable3
13	13	historical snapshot of the region's geography, infrastructure, and cultural landmarks as they4
14	14	existed in the early 20th century; and5
15	15	WHEREAS, the map highlights several communities that were once integral to the county's6
16	16	social and economic fabric but have since diminished or disappeared, including Afton,7
17	17	Amicalola, Barrettsville, Bright, Cogburn, Dawsonville, Dougherty, Fork, Hubbardsville,8
18	18	Johntown, Juno, Landrum, Laurel, McKee, Palmour, Pots Mountain, Rockpile, Sarepta,9
19	19	Warhill, and Yellowcreek, each of which played a significant role in the area's development10
20	20	yet, over time, has been lost or absorbed into larger towns or counties; and11
21	21	WHEREAS, Afton, once a vibrant agricultural community, was home to several prominent12
22	22	families who were integral to the county's early growth; though the town has largely13
23	23	disappeared, its agricultural legacy remains a part of Dawson County's historical fabric; and14
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26	26	WHEREAS, Amicalola, named after the nearby Amicalola Falls, was a center for early
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28	28	tourism and a gathering place for people enjoying the natural beauty of the area; though the16
29	29	town has faded, Amicalola Falls State Park continues to draw visitors to the region; and17
30	30	WHEREAS, Barrettsville, a settlement that grew around early roadways and trade, once18
31	31	served as a crossroads for travelers and commerce; though no longer a recognized19
32	32	community, its role in facilitating early economic activity is an important chapter in Dawson20
33	33	County's history; and21
34	34	WHEREAS, Bright, a small agricultural settlement, was home to farms that helped feed the22
35	35	local population, and its location along early transportation routes made it a vital part of23
36	36	Dawson County's rural economy; and24
37	37	WHEREAS, Cogburn, an early mill town, served as a critical source of local industry,25
38	38	providing employment and economic stability to the area for many years; though now a26
39	39	distant memory, the community's industrial past still influences the development of27
40	40	surrounding areas; and28
41	41	WHEREAS, Dawsonville, the county seat, remains a thriving town that has grown from its29
42	42	early history as a bustling center of trade and commerce; its historical significance is30
43	43	celebrated today, even as it continues to evolve into a modern community; and31
44	44	WHEREAS, Dougherty, a small farming community, once contributed to the agricultural32
45	45	wealth of Dawson County, and though it has long since been absorbed into surrounding33
46	46	areas, its presence on the early map serves as a reminder of the county's agrarian past; and34
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49	49	WHEREAS, Fork, a settlement once situated at a key junction of early roads, played an
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51	51	important role in the transportation networks that connected Dawson County with other parts36
52	52	of Georgia—its location near multiple crossroads made it a vital stop for travelers; and37
53	53	WHEREAS, Hubbardsville, an early logging community, helped fuel the industrial growth38
54	54	of Dawson County by supplying timber for the burgeoning building industry—the area's39
55	55	natural resources were once central to the county's economy, and Hubbardsville was one of40
56	56	its key contributors; and41
57	57	WHEREAS, Johntown, a settlement that arose alongside the rise of mining activities, saw42
58	58	a brief period of prosperity before the mines played out and the town faded from the map;43
59	59	its once-prominent role in the mining industry is now remembered by historians; and44
60	60	WHEREAS, Juno, a small community that grew up near the mining and logging operations,45
61	61	served as a key location for industry and trade; today, little remains of Juno, but its role in46
62	62	shaping the area's early economy endures in local memory; and47
63	63	WHEREAS, Landrum, once a farm town known for its rich soil and crops, was part of48
64	64	Dawson County's early agricultural movement, supplying food to the region; though the town49
65	65	has disappeared, its agricultural contributions remain a part of Dawson's history; and50
66	66	WHEREAS, Laurel, a community that once thrived along the waterways of Dawson County,51
67	67	provided natural resources and a place of residence for those who worked the land and the52
68	68	rivers—its legacy continues in the county's ongoing connection to its waterways; and53
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71	71	WHEREAS, McKee, a small farming community, contributed to Dawson County's early
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73	73	agricultural economy, and though it no longer exists as a town, its influence on local farming55
74	74	practices can still be traced through the county's agricultural landscape; and56
75	75	WHEREAS, Palmour, named after an early settler, was once a bustling hub for local57
76	76	agriculture and trade—its absence today is a reminder of the changing nature of Dawson58
77	77	County's rural economy; and59
78	78	WHEREAS, Pots Mountain, an area once home to small settlements of miners and loggers,60
79	79	provided key natural resources that helped fuel the economy of Dawson County in its early61
80	80	years; and62
81	81	WHEREAS, Rockpile, once an important stop for travelers on early roads, helped connect63
82	82	Dawson County to surrounding areas and was a central location for commerce during its64
83	83	peak; and65
84	84	WHEREAS, Sarepta, a once-thriving religious community, was a place for spiritual66
85	85	gatherings and social events; although the town no longer exists, its spiritual influence can67
86	86	still be felt in the local churches and gatherings today; and68
87	87	WHEREAS, Warhill, once home to a strong agricultural base, was a place where residents69
88	88	worked the land and participated in community events—its history is intertwined with that70
89	89	of neighboring areas that continue to carry on its traditions; and71
90	90	WHEREAS, Yellowcreek, a rural community that was closely tied to agriculture and local72
91	91	trade, provided a hub for farming families in Dawson County; while the town has73
92	92	disappeared, its historical importance as part of the county's agrarian past endures; and74
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95	95	WHEREAS, the map illustrates the layout of early transportation networks, including historic
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97	97	roadways, railways, and settlements that shaped the development of small towns and rural76
98	98	communities within Dawson County; and77
99	99	WHEREAS, many of the communities, settlements, and named locations on the map reflect78
100	100	a way of life that has since evolved due to industrialization, urbanization, and shifts in79
101	101	economic and social structures; and80
102	102	WHEREAS, preserving and recognizing this historical cartographic record allows for a81
103	103	deeper appreciation of the county's heritage and provides insight into how the landscape and82
104	104	society have changed over time; and83
105	105	WHEREAS, the study and commemoration of these lost or transformed landmarks contribute84
106	106	to the broader understanding of Georgia's small-town history and the forces that shaped its85
107	107	development throughout the 20th century.86
108	108	NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that87
109	109	the members of this body recognize the historical significance of the 1911 Rand McNally88
110	110	map of Dawson County, Georgia, and encourage further efforts to document, study, and89
111	111	educate the public about the county's evolving geography and cultural legacy.90
112	112	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized91
113	113	and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the92
114	114	public and the press.93
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