Graves Family Farm Bell – Fayetteville, GA
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N 33° 26.896 W 084° 27.358
16S E 736474 N 3703878
This bell is located behind The Holliday--Dorsey--Fife House museum located in historic downtown Fayetteville on West Lanier Avenue (GA 54), just west of GA 85 (bell is outside and is accessible even when the museum is closed).
Waymark Code: WMBZDA
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2011
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Plaque attached to pole the bell is mounted on:
Graves Family Farm Bell
Fayette County, GA
Gift of
Sherry and Mike Hogan
Built in 1855 by Doctor John Stiles Holliday this house has tied to important Georgia personalities such as the legendary "Doc" Holliday, Georgia Governor Hugh Manson Dorsey, and famous author Margaret Mitchell. In the mid 1850's the house served as a dormitory for the Fayetteville Academy, which gained recognition in Gone With the Win. In February 1851, a Confederate flag was made here for the Fayette Rifle Grays, the first company to be raised in the county for the Confederacy. Former owner Solomon Dawson Dorsey served as an officer for the State Militia during the war. Robert E. Lee Fife and son Cecil, the last owner, served in local politics from 1903 to 1954.
Source: Historic marker located at the house.
The Holliday--Dorsey--Fife House museum is open, Thursday – Saturday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission
$5 Adults
$4 Seniors & Students
Address:
140 Lanier Ave.
Fayetteville, GA 30214
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